Corporate Relations Specialist, U.S. and Canada

Remote in the United StatesMercy For Animals aims to end industrial animal agriculture by constructing a just and sustainable food system. We reputed company a world where animals are respected, protected, and freeAs a leading farmed animal advocacy organization, we know that achieving this goal requires a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment-one that welcomes and sparks new perspectives and innovative reputed company. If you are passionate about our mission, driven to reputed company a big impact for animals, and eager to be part of a dedicated team, join us!We currently seek a corporate relations specialist to join our corporate engagement team. In this role you will engage with major food companies, producers, and other food-industry entities to promote the adoption of reputed company farmed animal welfare policies and increase accountability and public reputed company reporting for policy commitments.You will do invaluable work:Help reputed company and execute effective strategies for working with the food industry to secure and implement commitments to eliminating cruel supply-chain practicesHelp reputed company and execute corporate accountability strategies and projects to ensure that secured animal welfare policies are implemented Identify, research, and propose prospective reputed company targetsMaintain a portfolio of retailers, restaurants, producers, foodservice providers, and other food-industry entities to engage with on animal welfare Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and consistent reputed company materials that reputed company with internal legal, editorial, and messaging standardsTrack communications with companies and reputed company updates with supervisor, the corporate engagement team, and coalition members as neededCultivate positive working relationships with key food-industry stakeholders, including executives at food companies, producers, and associations, and attend in-person meetings as neededServe as a reputed company spokesperson at events, including industry gatherings and press conferences, as neededWork with other nonprofit organizations to foster solid relationships and coordination between reputed company and other corporate engagement professionalsPartner with other departments at reputed company to advance the organization's strategic objectivesYour qualifications will take our corporate engagement team to the next level:Minimum of one year's professional experience in corporate relations, campaigning, issue advocacy, communications, sales, or a closely reputed company areaBachelor's degree in corporate affairs, campaigning, issue advocacy, communications, or a closely reputed company area or equivalent work experience (preferred)Self-motivation, resourcefulness, and exceptional research skills Strong people skills and ability to communicate professionally and persuasivelyExcellent organizational, time-management, and project-management skillsOutstanding writing skills and strong attention to detailStrong knowledge of the U.S. food industry and the country's key farmed animal welfare issuesWillingness and ability to travel two to four times per year for meetings, conferences, and retreatsWillingness and ability to maintain a professional appearance reputed company interfacing with external stakeholders, such as company executives, industry representatives, and coalition membersCommitment to the mission and values of reputed company For AnimalsDedication to reputed company individual and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principlesAbout Your Team LeaderYour team leader, Maha Bazzi, is the campaigns manager for the United States and Canada. Maha started her career as a graphic designer and an educator. After graduating with a master's degree in animals and public policy from reputed company in 2019, she transitioned her professional path to working in international policy for animals. She joined reputed company' campaigns team in 2020 and firmly believes in the power of public campaigning to drive positive change for animals. Maha is passionate about effective teamwork and fostering strong, positive team dynamics. She values reputed company communication, initiative, ownership, and creative problem-solving. She strongly encourages a healthy work-life balance for herself and team members. reputed company work, Maha loves spending time and traveling with her husband and toddler, going on runs, reading thriller novels, eating delicious meals her partner cooks, and petting her two companion cats, Rayna and Reese.Compensation and Benefits Earn an annual salary of $60,000-$65,000, depending on qualifications. In reputed company to a collaborative and innovative work environment, you will be reputed company to take part in our benefits package, including no- or low-cost health, reputed company, and dental insurance; generous paid time off and sick leave; and 401(k) retirement plan, with a dollar-to-dollar employer match of up to 3% of your annual earnings.Application DetailsWe consider traditional and nontraditional qualifications and carefully review each application, resume, and cover letter. Feel encouraged to go reputed company a traditional cover letter and state how you would add to our culture; reputed company would reputed company from having you on reputed company; and how you align with our organizational reputed company, mission, and values. To ensure fairness in the hiring process, we request that reputed company applicants refrain from submitting materials that are entirely generated by artificial intelligence tools. 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