Campaigner (m/f/d) (Animal Welfare Issues Specialist)

Animal Welfare. Worldwide.

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on https://www.vier-pfoten.at/ and https://www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

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Your contribution will be

• Actively steering the planning and implementation of national and international campaigns
• Monitoring and analysing relevant national and European animal welfare topics and developments for our campaign work
• Conducting desktop and field research and providing content for our campaign work
• Responding to media enquiries by providing relevant information and giving interviews on campaign-related topics
• Maintaining and building contacts and constructive relationships with relevant stakeholders and public institutions e.g. taking part in events and working groups
• Representing FOUR PAWS Austria and the Animal Welfare issues department Austria internally and externally

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Several years of work experience in a similar role, preferably in an NGO, animal welfare field, media organisation, etc.
• University degree in relevant field e.g. political science, law, communication, biology, livestock science
• Excellent communication and writing skills in German and English
• Project management skills with the ability for prioritization
• Proactive attitude with strategic and result oriented thinking
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a timely manner, accurate handling of content
• Willingness and ability to travel in Austria and internationally, driver’s license is of advantage
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS’ vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
• A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team
• Responsible and varied tasks with lots of creative freedom
• Wiener Linien annual ticket (or partial contribution to Klima Ticket) and pension fund after probationary period
• PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your annual leave
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday
• The minimum gross annual salary for this position starts at 49,000 EUR (full-time base, consisting of 14 payments), in accordance with our internal compensation scheme

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in English or German today.

At FOUR PAWS we stand up for animal welfare worldwide by empowering everyone to contribute their unique and authentic experiences and to show compassion for animals, people, and the planet. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace built on equity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities who share our passion for creating a better world for animals.

Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.