Open Phil’s Farm Animal Welfare (FAW) team is looking for a Program Assistant to support their efforts to identify the most promising opportunities for grantmaking to help animals confined on factory farms by facilitating the day-to-day operations of our team’s work. This support role is ideal for someone who is efficient, organized, and cares about the FAW team’s mission. More on what we're looking for in the comments! 👇

Learn more about the role and submit an application here:  https://bit.ly/4cutY97 

Refer someone for this role here: https://bit.ly/3BY60pb 

Please note that applications close on May 4.

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Competitive candidate profile:

  • Well-organized, efficient, and service-minded: able to manage many small, time-sensitive tasks while keeping larger projects on track. 
  • Detail-oriented and conscientious: careful in tracking data and processes, with a strong instinct for producing accurate work and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
  • Committed to mission-driven support work: Willing to spend at least a couple of years in an operations-focused role that includes some repetition and tedium; motivated by contributing to what the Farm Animal Welfare team needs most, even if it’s not glamorous.
  • Demonstrated interest in and commitment to farm animal welfare work, though formal track record of past work experience in the movement is not necessary.
  • Excellent communication skills and judgment: ability to express ideas clearly, both in writing and conversation, and navigate sensitive topics with care and professionalism as needed.
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