Spay/Neuter and Special Projects Manager
Position Objective:
- To coordinate the organization’s projects that aid companion animals, primarily spay/neuter efforts but also including emergency responses, rescues, and adoption drives
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Reports To:
Director of Animal Assistance Projects
Location:
Makati, Philippines (campaign headquarters)
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Coordinate and lead all aspects of PETA’s spay/neuter efforts, including meeting with government officials and organizing projects in conjunction with them, advocating that guardians should have their animals spayed or neutered, and transporting animals for surgery
- Coordinate and manage other staff and volunteers for PETA’s spay/neuter field clinics as well as for other projects, as needed
- Assist with disaster response and other field projects, as needed
- Verify reports of animals in distress or danger by traveling to locations and coordinate responses, rescues, and/or medical care
- Provide animals in the organization’s custody with care, including walking dogs, feeding animals, cleaning up after them, providing medication, and giving medicated baths
- Record and log reports and photos, including expenses, and submit them in a timely manner
- Organize, clean, and maintain transport carriers and other supplies, including leashes and harnesses, humane cat traps, towels, medical supplies, and food and water bowls, as needed
- Order animal supplies and prepare supplies for the organization’s projects
- Manage the organization’s spay/neuter hotline and create reservation systems for field clinics
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
- At least two years of relevant managerial experience
- Experience with handling animals
- Physically fit and able to lift and carry at least 15 kilograms unaided (The role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions.)
- Outgoing and personable manner with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of spay/neuter procedures and their benefits
- Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask
- Fluency in both English and Tagalog
- Demonstrated ability to handle stress, including in crisis situations
- Highly responsible, punctual, and reliable
- Ability and willingness to follow instructions carefully
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion at all times
- Ability and willingness to respond to emergencies outside office hours and on weekends as well as work at field clinics and care for animals on weekends
- Knowledge of animal rights issues
- Support for PETA’s philosophy
- Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
- Commitment to the objectives of the organization
How to Apply
Deadline for this position is: November 11, 2024
To apply for this position, please click below. Because of the high number of submissions that PETA Asia receives, applications are not accepted by other means.
