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The Michelson Found Animals Foundation (MFA), founded in 2005, is an affiliated organization of Michelson Philanthropies with a mission of saving pets and enriching lives. With more than $100 million committed to animal welfare, MFA seeks to allow everyone the opportunity to experience the joy of having a companion animal as a family member. For 15 years, MFA has operated a range of social enterprises, impact investments, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership initiatives that share a common goal: Champion pets at every point they intersect with our society. We operate a range of initiatives including grants and partnerships that put resources in the hands of communities in need, research that promotes more pet-friendly housing policies, and scientific research to find a non-surgical sterilant for companion animals.
The Michelson Found Animals Foundation is a cutting-edge non-profit organization managed by savvy business and science professionals focused on social entrepreneurship. We are a well-funded organization (read: stability) that takes pride in bringing together great minds from diverse backgrounds in our mission to reduce shelter euthanasia and support pet parents worldwide. Our culture and work environment sets us apart from traditional non-profits and inspires our talented team to create innovative ideas and solutions to complex programs and initiatives. Sounds pretty amazing? We think so. Keep reading to see if this position is the right fit for you.
Position Summary
The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) was created to conduct research and develop resources that demonstrate the benefits of pet-friendly housing to owners/operators, residents, and communities. From this research, we are developing resources and partnerships that seek to increase the availability of pet-friendly rental housing in the United States. After launching our initial report in July of 2021, we are busy activating those results and developing relationships with owners/operators so that we can demonstrate the mutual benefits of making more of their rental units available to pet owners with dogs and cats of all sizes and breeds.
Do you love animals and believe that communities are stronger with pets? Are you super organized and persistent in finding information to answer important questions? Does looking for insights and determining how to communicate those insights to key audiences excite you? If you answer yes to these questions, we hope you will consider applying to become part of our team!
The PIHI Research Intern position will report to the Program Director, PIHI, and is responsible for supporting the team in conducting research to inform activities that help keep pets and their owners together. This role will be critical in gathering and synthesizing new information that continues to build the case for why pets in rental housing is a good idea for everyone.
You will:
The PIHI Research Intern will be responsible for performing the below tasks. While these are the core duties for this role, the PIHI Research Intern is not limited to only performing what is captured here; we think growth is good. You should too!
You've gotta have:
Successful candidates for this role will have a mix of the below experience, education, and skills. We are flexible in considering your background but want to ensure that you have the tools to thrive! Please review and make sure that your skill set aligns with:
Capabilities:
Michelson Philanthropies is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
To learn more about the Michelson Found Animals Foundation visit us at www.foundanimals.org .
Hungry for more? Visit us at www.michelsonphilanthropies.org to see the groundbreaking work our teams are doing.
Salary Description
$18 to $22 an hour
The Michelson Found Animals Foundation (MFA), founded in 2005, is an affiliated organization of Michelson Philanthropies with a mission of saving pets and enriching lives. With more than $100 million committed to animal welfare, MFA seeks to allow everyone the opportunity to experience the joy of having a companion animal as a family member. For 15 years, MFA has operated a range of social enterprises, impact investments, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership initiatives that share a common goal: Champion pets at every point they intersect with our society. We operate a range of initiatives including grants and partnerships that put resources in the hands of communities in need, research that promotes more pet-friendly housing policies, and scientific research to find a non-surgical sterilant for companion animals.
The Michelson Found Animals Foundation is a cutting-edge non-profit organization managed by savvy business and science professionals focused on social entrepreneurship. We are a well-funded organization (read: stability) that takes pride in bringing together great minds from diverse backgrounds in our mission to reduce shelter euthanasia and support pet parents worldwide. Our culture and work environment sets us apart from traditional non-profits and inspires our talented team to create innovative ideas and solutions to complex programs and initiatives. Sounds pretty amazing? We think so. Keep reading to see if this position is the right fit for you.
Position Summary
The Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI) was created to conduct research and develop resources that demonstrate the benefits of pet-friendly housing to owners/operators, residents, and communities. From this research, we are developing resources and partnerships that seek to increase the availability of pet-friendly rental housing in the United States. After launching our initial report in July of 2021, we are busy activating those results and developing relationships with owners/operators so that we can demonstrate the mutual benefits of making more of their rental units available to pet owners with dogs and cats of all sizes and breeds.
Do you love animals and believe that communities are stronger with pets? Are you super organized and persistent in finding information to answer important questions? Does looking for insights and determining how to communicate those insights to key audiences excite you? If you answer yes to these questions, we hope you will consider applying to become part of our team!
The PIHI Research Intern position will report to the Program Director, PIHI, and is responsible for supporting the team in conducting research to inform activities that help keep pets and their owners together. This role will be critical in gathering and synthesizing new information that continues to build the case for why pets in rental housing is a good idea for everyone.
You will:
The PIHI Research Intern will be responsible for performing the below tasks. While these are the core duties for this role, the PIHI Research Intern is not limited to only performing what is captured here; we think growth is good. You should too!
- Report to the Program Director, PIHI to support the execution of qualitative and quantitative research projects
- Identify and analyze existing pet policies at rental housing organizations through phone calls and internet research
- Contact owners/operators and pet owners to explore benefits and challenges related to pets and rental housing
- Learn about and document insurance companies' policies affecting pets and rental housing that are used by
- Capture research results using spreadsheets and through clearly written summaries
You've gotta have:
Successful candidates for this role will have a mix of the below experience, education, and skills. We are flexible in considering your background but want to ensure that you have the tools to thrive! Please review and make sure that your skill set aligns with:
- 2-4 years of post high school education completed
- Resourceful
- Problem-solving
- Well-organized
- Able to work independently
- Thorough research skills
Capabilities:
- Attention to detail
- Ability to synthesize various types of information and data in a way that answers questions and points us forward
- Self-starter mentality - you know how to think on your own but also when to ask for help
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on deadlines and deliverables
Michelson Philanthropies is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
To learn more about the Michelson Found Animals Foundation visit us at www.foundanimals.org .
Hungry for more? Visit us at www.michelsonphilanthropies.org to see the groundbreaking work our teams are doing.
Salary Description
$18 to $22 an hour
