Corporate Responsibility Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee PETA’s shareholder initiatives.

• Prepare and present selected shareholder inquiries and resolutions during annual meetings of significant corporations.

• Garner support for PETA's initiatives from key institutional investors, endowments, and pension funds.

• Build relationships with humane investing organizations and groups.

• Investigate the animal and environmental policies implemented by leading corporations.

• Analyze historical proxies and voting patterns of institutional shareholders on animal-related and other matters.

• Evaluate shareholder activities to bolster PETA's mission.

• Research SEC regulations, deadlines, and details pertinent to each company's shareholder meetings.

• Keep records of companies where PETA holds stock, including eligibility for meeting attendance, question presentation, and resolution submission.

• Collaborate with PETA's broker and investment firm concerning shareholder activities.

• Travel as necessary to fulfill job obligations.

• Execute other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

• A minimum of two years' experience in corporate governance, investor relations, advocacy, public affairs, public policy, finance, law, or a related domain.

• Proven capability to apply logical reasoning in shareholder initiatives.

• Familiarity with AI tools, such as CoPilot.

• In-depth understanding of animal rights issues and PETA's campaigns.

• Exceptional critical thinking, organizational, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.

• Strong research abilities, including conducting literature reviews, synthesizing data, and performing data analysis.

• Openness to receiving and acting on feedback.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, communicate at all organizational levels, and prioritize team success.

• Willingness and capability to travel as required.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

• Professional demeanor.

• Alignment with PETA's philosophy and capacity to advocate for PETA's positions on various issues professionally.

• Dedication to the organization's objectives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Supportive work environment that values collaboration.

• Engaging work that contributes to animal rights and environmental advocacy.