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Summary:
A quarter of a million dogs are housed in commercial facilities that breed puppies for sale to pet stores, online and to the pet trade. The ASPCA’s Puppy Mill Initiative works to end the cruel, commercial breeding of companion animals by strengthening laws, mobilizing the public and using the courts to reform the systems that harm dogs.
The Senior Manager, Puppy Mill Initiative will work in coordination with the Federal and State Government Relations (GR) teams, Legislative Engagement team, Legal Advocacy and Investigations (LAI) team, and Media and Communications teams to advocate for federal and state legislation, regulation and policies to end commercial breeding. This person will support communications and media efforts to increase awareness and impact public perception of the issue.
The Senior Manager will contribute to other departmental priorities such as writing, research, and news monitoring to carry out the organization’s goals. As part of the Legal Advocacy and Investigation department, this person reports directly to the Senior Director, Puppy Mill Initiative, and works closely with the Program Associate.
This remote-based position (which requires travel, as described below) is open to all candidates based within the United States. Candidates based within commuting distance of New York City will be expected to commute to our New York City 8th Avenue office once a week.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Strategy and Project Management (60%)
In coordination with Director, develop overall strategy for, implement and assess effectiveness of the Puppy Mill Initiative
In partnership with the Government Relations and Legal Advocacy Investigations departments, inform specific legislative, regulatory and litigation activities
In coordination with Communication teams, identify and develop public engagement campaigns
Define goals, activities, and outcomes
Track budget and progress against metrics
Draft reports, fact sheets, letters, advocacy alerts and other communications, in partnership with the Government Relations and Legal Advocacy and Investigations departments
Research and Tracking (20%) Working closely with the Program Manager
Identify and understand the universe of public records related to commercial breeding; request, access and analyze responses to support litigation, develop policy agenda and to evaluate impact
Develop and maintain an efficient database and/or tracking systems for relevant records
Work with the Strategy & Research department to review third party research or develop original research
Undertake further research as needed to support the team’s priorities
Education and Awareness (20%)
Develop and/or edit puppy mill content for publication on the ASPCA website, or for social or traditional media placement
Determine opportunities for the ASPCA to engage with and add to the public narrative on Puppy Mills
Brainstorm potential activations and campaigns to raise awareness about commercial dog breeding
Exemplifies the ASPCA’s Core Values:
Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
Believes in Team – that we are stronger together
Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible
Focuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; Additional relevant education in public policy, animal welfare, or law a plus
5 years combined experience studying and/or working within public policy, a law or legal setting, advocacy, education and awareness campaigns or related field required
Experience participating in strategic planning or leading the implementation of strategic initiatives required
Experience working specifically in advocacy, education and/or awareness campaigns highly preferred
Experience identifying, collecting and analyzing research from diverse sources preferred
Experience working on animal welfare issues a plus
Experience working on legislative efforts a plus
Qualifications:
Strong communication skills – able to effectively communicate complex information simply, in writing and speaking, to diverse internal and external audiences
High attention to detail and ability to carefully vet public facing materials
Creative and innovative thinker who actively seeks new opportunities and recommends solutions
Ability to develop rapport and engender trust with colleagues
Strong ability to multitask and efficiently support multiple projects/campaigns with minimal supervision
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
As the majority of the department is based on the East Coast, the Senior Program Manager must be available to work on an East Coast schedule
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time as needed: this role will include travel at least once per quarter.
Compensation and Benefits:
The applicable target hiring range for this remote role is based on where the employee works, which for remote roles is the employee’s primary location of residence, and its respective cost of labor. We have organized the U.S. varying costs of labor index into three geographic zones. As a point of reference, below, we have included our ASPCA locations by geographic zone to illustrate what the hiring range would be in each of the following areas.
Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and staff compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiringsalary ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future.
Zone 1 (For example, Asheville, NC; Champaign, IL; Columbus, OH; Gainesville, FL; Miami, FL; Oklahoma City, OK; Overland, KS; Union, MO; Weaverville, NC): $77,000 - $82,000
Zone 2 (For example, Washington D.C.; Los Angeles, CA): $85,000 - $90,000
Zone 3 (For example, New York, NY): $94,000 - $100,000
For remote positions, you can view which zone applies to you based on your location. For questions regarding other locations not found on the list, please send an email to Careers@aspca.org for more information.
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Qualifications:
See above for qualifications details.
Language:
English (Required)Education and Work Experience:
Bachelors, High School Diploma (Required)
Our EEO Policy:
The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ASPCA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the ASPCA. Please inform the ASPCA’s People Team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
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About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.
The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.
The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.
At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA’s vision – that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.
