The Captive Animal Law Enforcement (CALE) division of the PETA Foundation’s legal department is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team of lawyers, veterinarians, and captive wildlife specialists working to end the exploitation of wild animals in roadside zoos, circuses, and other traveling shows.?   

Position Objective: 

To provide administrative support to captive wildlife specialists, veterinarians, and attorneys working on behalf of animals used in entertainment

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Monitor news media and social media sources for stories and content concerning animals used in entertainment 

• File news media and incoming correspondence in established file system 

• Verify source materials for CALE factsheets and update as needed 

• Submit public records requests, follow-up, and process responses

• Build and maintain professional relationships to further progress 

• Prepare monthly credit card reports CALE staff Maintain confidentiality at all times 

• Submit reimbursement requests for CALE staff and activists

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor 

• High school diploma or GED

• One year experience in customer service, as an administrative assistant, or a similar position 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 

• Demonstrated knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns 

• Demonstrated ability to deal with staff members and the public in a professional and courteous manner 

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail 

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times 

• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to conduct research

• You'll be working quickly and navigating a large organization with many goals. We need a go-getter with a passion to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to the objectives of the organization 

• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle 

The hourly pay range for this position is $15.00 - $19.97 per hour. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work. 

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.

Application Deadline: 

Applications for this position will be accepted until January 3, 2025.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.