The Humane League is an global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. We work to reform the way farm animals are treated while also inspiring people to make more compassionate food choices. Our strategy includes hard-hitting corporate campaigns and wide-ranging outreach and education programs, supported by an extensive network of organizations, activists and supporters around the world.

In the US, we have on-the-ground organizers in major cities across the country. These grassroots staff build and strengthen local communities of changemakers that support our work and spread our message, amplifying our ability to create meaningful change for farm animals.

Our reach extends globally with the Open Wing Alliance. Through grants and training, we work in partnership with organizations on every continent with the singular goal of ending cages for laying hens.

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The Humane League is a 501(c)3 and Certified Best In America by the Independent Charities of America, a designation reserved for the top 5% of non-profits nationwide based on the ICA's rigorous standards of financial efficiency. For five consecutive rating periods, The Humane League has been rated as one of the top animal charities in the world by Animal Charity Evaluators.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct targeted desk research and analysis on major global food companies and supply chains to inform the department’s strategic direction, using best practices to ensure credibility. Leverage global industry data on laying hens and broiler chickens to produce actionable recommendations for our farmed animal welfare work.

Maintain and continuously improve tracking systems across food companies and the poultry industry. Organize, manage, and analyze large datasets to summarize key insights in applicable and understandable terms.

Communicate organizational impact and industry progress updates, using data and research to clearly identify strategic opportunities and areas of improvement.

Collaborate with team members within and across internal departments to coordinate on campaign targets, strategy, research, commitments, and actions.

Collaborate closely with Open Wing Alliance partners and other relevant external organizations to coordinate on research and insights.

Develop best practice training materials and deliver training to empower Open Wing Alliance members in critical data, monitoring, and reporting techniques.

Coordinate and participate in external engagements, including conferences, events, and protests as necessary.

Facilitate project team meetings, taking notes and ensuring effective communication.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Data Analysis: Ability to collect, organize, and analyze large quantities of data, identify trends, and generate reports. Provides colleagues with clear conclusions and data insights to inform their work. Proactively seeks out opportunities to improve data management practices.

Strategic Research: Ability to conduct thorough and credible research and analysis, including a strong understanding of research methodologies, audience, and bias. Ability to identify relevant research themes to inform our global projects, and navigate potential differences in reporting and findings.

Verbal and Written Communication: Ability to communicate technical information effectively to audiences with varying levels of scientific knowledge, adapting tone and style to different contexts to ensure understanding. Drafts well-organized reports and correspondence and delivers clear and concise presentations.

Problem Solving and Decision Making: Forward-looking thinker who anticipates needs, actively seeks opportunities, and proposes solutions. Ability to independently resolve problems and make decisions, demonstrating sound judgment and adherence to organizational policies. Provides recommendations and justifications for decisions, contributing to effective task and project management. Identifies recurring issues and suggests improvements.

Initiative, Proactivity, and Adaptability: Self-directed, with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities independently and seek out challenges and opportunities for growth. Ability to work with ambiguous guidelines and shift priorities effectively in response to changing circumstances and project requirements. Tenacious and resourceful when navigating complex or evolving research questions.

Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Collaborates productively and confidently with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and engagement. Actively supports team goals and contributes valuable ideas. Ability to build trust, address conflicts, and adapt to changing dynamics.

Organization and Project Management: Ability to balance many simultaneous projects and tasks, prioritizing and managing time effectively. Optimizes workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements. Able to design and maintain organized systems for long-term knowledge management.

Strategic Thinking: Results-oriented, with a dedication to pursuing and achieving ambitious goals. Demonstrated understanding of organizational strategy and policies, with the ability to recognize how individual tasks align with strategic objectives. Contributes to strategic discussions and develops and implements process enhancements in line with team and organizational goals.

Global Perspective: Approaches work with a global mindset, prioritizing global impact and taking into consideration the diverse experiences of colleagues and OWA member groups across many different cultures, languages, and political systems.