Position Objective:
Conduct research on a variety of assigned topics and help oversee investigations in order to help promote the goals of the organization
Term of Employment:
Part-time or full-time
Reports to:
Manager of Investigations
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Research a variety of animal-protection issues to help further PETA's investigative work
• Ensure the factual accuracy of publications related to PETA's investigations
• Review and prepare investigative footage, working with investigators and other stakeholders, so that findings can be shared internally as well as with journalists, authorities, and others
• Procure equipment for investigators
• Track expenses as well as complete and turn in expense reports on a regular basis
• Follow legal and professional guidelines and call issues to your supervisor’s attention
• File complaints with local authorities based on investigations
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Perform any other duties assigned by the president
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues
• Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth research
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
• Proven excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to share complex findings in an easily comprehensible way
• Willingness and ability to follow instructions carefully
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion at all times
• Ability to make sound judgments
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate professionally for our positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization