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Executive Speaking Event Coordination Internship

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage scheduling and calendar of Farm Sanctuary executive’s speaking engagements
• Serve as primary contact for offsite speaking events, including interfacing with other animal protection organizations, student groups, activists, civic organizations, and others
• Review speaking invitations for appropriateness and desirability; make recommendations for acceptance or declination
• Research and propose additional speaking opportunities
• Participate in weekly meetings with Farm Sanctuary staff
• Create detailed event itineraries and make travel arrangements
• Support Education & Advocacy Department with special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to professionally represent Farm Sanctuary on the phone and via e-mail
• Strong knowledge of 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 organizations
• Excellent organization and administrative skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel; Outlook proficiency also preferred

Specifications:

• Must commit to 20 hours per week
• Minimum three month commitment
• Remote, telecommuting position that requires own computer

Benefits:

• Work with like-minded and committed animal activists
• Opportunity to gain valuable outreach and event planning experience
• Opportunity to work with Farm Sanctuary leadership

To apply, click here.

Please note that housing and housing assistance are not provided for this internship