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Special Assistant (Policy Department)
Position Objective:
To work on specific projects, as assigned by the president, to help promote the goals of the organization
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Reports to:
President
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct research, prepare analyses, and suggest strategies
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and briefing papers
- Draft correspondence and respond to inquiries and requests, utilizing discretion and independent judgment
- Update and maintain Web sites related to assigned projects
- Travel within and outside the U.S. on assignments, as needed
- Write speeches, give talks, and attend functions, as needed
- Perform any other duties, as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years of college coursework or equivalent experience required
- Two or more years of research experience required
- Previous public-speaking experience required
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Efficiency and proficiency in the use of computer application programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
- General knowledge of animal rights issues
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to interact and communicate with a variety of people in a professional manner
- Ability to represent the organization to the public in a professional manner
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion required
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Commitment to the objectives of the organization
To apply now, please click here. If you are unable to complete the online application, please mail your résumé and cover letter to:
Human Resources Department
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
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