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Education Event Internship

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assist with coordination and administrative duties associated with annual Walk for Farm Animals
• Assist with on site event planning, including volunteer recruitment and securing donations
• Help ensure accuracy of all communications, including e-mail alerts, website listings and location fliers; extensive proofreading with potential for some writing
• Track registration and assist with mailing and fulfillment tasks
• Support Education & Advocacy Department with special projects as needed
• Staff visitor center and gift store
• Give educational tours of the sanctuary
• Maintain visitor center facilities

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, and the ability to professionally represent Farm Sanctuary on the phone and via e-mail
• Strong knowledge about animal protection issues, especially farm animal issues
• Commitment to Farm Sanctuary’s goals and programs
• Strong work ethic and ability to self-start and succeed independently
• Comfort working with a range of different individuals
• Excellent organization and administrative skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel
• Commitment to veganism

Specifications:

• Volunteer commitment of 40 hours per week
• Three-month commitment preferred
• Weekend and holiday hours may be required.
• Shared housing available on sanctuary premises

Benefits:

• Opportunity to learn from and interact with our shelter animal residents
• Opportunity to learn from and interact with visitors from across the nation
• Living and working with like-minded and committed animal activists
• Opportunity to participate in weekly Farm Sanctuary Educational Presentations
• Gain experience beneficial for future Farm Sanctuary employment consideration

To apply, click here.