Director of Outreach and Engagement
Specifics:
● Terms of employment: Full-time, exempt
● Reports to: Executive Director
● Location: Los Angeles or Remote
● Benefits: Remote work, flexible hours, health benefits, retirement plan, room for advancement
Salary: $60,000-$70,000 depending on experience
Overview:
Animal Outlook, (AO) is a national non-profit animal protection organization working to disrupt animal agribusiness by exposing truth and inspiring change. AO is seeking a Director of Outreach and Engagement (DOE). This role is focused on promoting vegan lifestyles to target audiences and conducting in-person and digital advocacy to build community and engagement around AO’s work and mission. The DOE is responsible for maintaining and growing AO’s existing outreach program and executing specialized engagement projects, including VegWeek and promoting AO’s investigations and legal advocacy work. The DOE will also grow, train, and oversee a volunteer network and build relationships with key individuals and groups to extend AO’s reach.
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement outreach strategies to inspire individuals, communities, and institutions to adopt vegan lifestyles.
2. Organize and participate in community events, including tabling at festivals, conferences, and public gatherings, to engage directly with audiences and distribute educational materials.
3. Participate in social media activities by helping to create engaging content and campaigns to amplify vegan messaging.
4. Build relationships with businesses, community organizations, and influencers to promote vegan initiatives and expand the organization’s reach.
5. Recruit, train, and manage outreach volunteers to execute campaigns effectively, fostering a collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
Qualifications:
1. 3+ years’ experience in volunteer mobilization or campaigning work
2. 3+ years’ management and leadership experience
3. Knowledge a