Administrative Assistant - Laboratory Investigations Department
Fully Remote PETA
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Position Objective:

To provide a wide range of support to the Laboratory Investigations Department 


Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist Laboratory Investigations Department staff members with administrative tasks

• Assist with all divisions within the Department, as needed

• Coordinate projects with other departments, including production, finance, and media tasks

• Manage the Department's public info email inbox; Draft responses to various inquiries about animal testing 

• Schedule meetings and prepare ledgers

• Represent the Laboratory Investigations Department to the public

• Perform online research projects in support of department staff 

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor 


Requirements

• Minimum of two years of college coursework 

• Two years of experience in an office setting 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including CoPilot 

• Working knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns 

• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines

• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy 

• Demonstrated effective research skills

• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times 

• Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle 

• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues

• Commitment to the objectives of the organization



 

The hourly pay range for this position is $16.00 - $21.65. 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 July 9, 2026.

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