Animal Justice is a national animal law advocacy organization focused on improving laws and policies to protect animals in Canada. Our team works to pass strong new animal laws at all levels of government, ensures industries and corporations are held accountable for abusing animals, and fights for animals in courtrooms across the country. Animal Justice offers a friendly and collaborative work environment, and is an equal opportunity employer.
We seek an enthusiastic and organized self-starter to empower and mobilize supporters across Canada to take meaningful actions in support of our efforts to advance protections for animals. The position will work closely with volunteers, partner organizations, and the public to mobilize support on the ground and online to create impactful change.
The position will work collaboratively with our campaigns team to develop and execute strategic actions and lead our Animal Justice Academy program—a free online advocacy training program that equips people to become effective and enduring animal advocates. The program hosts free live virtual workshops, talks, and panels two to three times per month, throughout the year.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about Animal Justice’s mission with proven experience in campaign organizing or advocacy. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization working on a cutting-edge social justice issue.
Position Specifics
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Executive Director
Work Location: Remote, hybrid, or at Animal Justice’s Toronto office; must be legally permitted to work in Canada. Toronto candidates preferred but all considered
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 annually (commensurate with years of experience)
Position Duties
- Mobilize, equip, and support animal advocates online and in person to take action to advance Animal Justice campaign priorities.
- Build on-the-ground regional support in locations across Canada for in-person local actions, political meetings, and other events supporting Animal Justice campaigns, including training organizers, assisting with event planning, and ensuring high engagement.
- Oversee and grow the Animal Justice Academy training course and community through events, advertisements, training modules, and identifying and connecting with new networks.
- Organize live online Animal Justice Academy events, including collaborating on selecting topics and guests, booking guests, and coordinating with the communications team on event assets and registration funnel.
- Create and oversee complex advocacy actions for supporters, working across teams to develop corporate, political, legal, and public outreach actions.
- Oversee the private Animal Justice Academy Facebook group including managing volunteer moderators, replying to pertinent comments and posts, and maintaining positivity and engagement.
- Working with the communications team to collaborate on content for email communications and social media.
- Organize online and in-person training for task forces, advocacy actions, and to cultivate organizers.
- Track and report on campaign progress, volunteer engagement, and action outcomes.
- Monitor the Animal Justice Academy email account and respond to relevant correspondence.
- Assist with special projects, including fundraisers, community events, and conferences.
- Maintain strong relationships with supporters and colleagues at other organizations.
- Travel as required to attend meetings, conferences, and other events.
- Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
- Such other tasks as assigned from time to time.
Position Requirements
- At least 3-5 years of work experience in a relevant field, ideally in the animal advocacy context or other grassroots organizing.
- Thorough knowledge of Canadian animal issues and campaigns.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of individuals.
- Strong written communication skills with an ability to adjust writing style for emails, social media, action briefs, and promotional materials to speak to diverse audiences.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, self-motivation, and the ability to multitask and meet quick deadlines.
- Creative and innovative thinker in terms of new and better ways to mobilize supporters to drive campaign victories.
- Proficiency in digital tools including Google Suite, Asana; social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Twitter; as well as basic graphic design using Canva.
- Personal commitment to Animal Justice’s philosophy and mission to help animals.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and mobilizations.
Position Assets
- Basic video editing (we use Descript)
- Knowledge of and connections to the Canadian animal advocacy movement
- Basic HTML skills
What Animal Justice Offers
- An opportunity to contribute to animal advocacy
- A flexible work model that gives the option of remote, hybrid, or in-person
- Competitive compensation
- A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture
- Four weeks of paid vacation
- A health benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Candidate Selection Process
(Subject to adjustments)
- Application
- Interview (one or more)
- Reference check
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single attachment in PDF format to Jennifer St.Onge at [email protected]. Please note “Mobilization Manager” and your full name in the subject line.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We are grateful for all applicants’ interest in the position, but only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.
Notes on the Application Process
Animal Justice is committed to having accessible and equitable employment practices.
Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive culture absent of discrimination during the application process and after joining the team. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those from under-represented backgrounds. We believe that work on behalf of animals benefits greatly from collaborating with people from all backgrounds.
Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation in the application process may email a request to [email protected].
If you meet most but not all requirements and still think you would be a great fit for the role, we encourage you to apply. We do not expect all candidates to fit this role description 100 percent. If after reviewing this job description, you have decided not to apply, please feel free to let us know why by emailing [email protected].
Together, we can help create a more just society for animals in Canada.
