Job Description
_Mercy For Animals aims to end industrial animal agriculture by constructing a just and sustainable food system. We envision a world where animals are respected, protected, and free._
As 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 ideas. If you are passionate about our mission, driven to make a big impact for animals, and eager to be part of a dedicated team, join us!
We currently seek a Corporate Campaigns Manager to join our Corporate Impact team. In this role, you will lead high-impact corporate pressure campaigns that persuade businesses in the food industry to adopt, implement, and uphold meaningful animal welfare and plant-based procurement policies. Manage a team that develops evidence-based strategies and executes coordinated and creative campaigns in pursuit of ending factory farming.
You will do invaluable work:
- Own strategy and execution for a portfolio of corporate pressure campaigns, defining specific target-company demands, leverage points, milestones, and measures of success.
- Manage and develop a team of Corporate Campaigns Specialists; set goals, delegate execution, review work, and foster strong strategic judgment and professional growth.
- Coordinate closely with the Corporate Relations Manager to sequence outreach, negotiation, and escalation as part of an integrated target strategy.
- Lead corporate power mapping and research into target company ownership, financial exposure, brand reputation, customers, investors, supply chains, executives, and other decision-makers.
- Develop and execute innovative, strategic corporate campaigns using a wide range of tactics based on objectives, corporate vulnerabilities, and opportunities to secure meaningful policy changes.
- Continuously develop campaign skills and expertise by learning from other social movements, cultural trends, and emerging forms of activism.
- Apply insights from psychology, behavioral science and social dynamics to identify effective pressure points that influence corporate decision-making.
- Achieve measurable policy commitments and work with colleagues to monitor follow-through and respond to noncompliance.
- Collaborate with departments across MFA to advance shared objectives and strengthen long-term organizational power.
- Build coalitions with organizations and advocates from animal protection and adjacent social movements to achieve campaign objectives.
- Oversee campaign messaging and materials, approvals, risk assessment, budgets, vendor work, timelines, and post-campaign evaluations.
- Review campaign strategies and content with the Legal and Communications departments to ensure compliance with relevant laws and consistency with Mercy For Animals’ messaging.
- Serve as a spokesperson for Mercy For Animals at campaign actions, press conferences, industry events, conferences, and other events as needed.
- Continuously explore and adopt emerging technologies, tools, and practices to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and impact.
- Follow all organizational policies and procedures and ensure compliance from direct reports.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Your qualifications will take our Corporate Impact team to the next level:
- 5+ years’ experience in corporate pressure campaigns, corporate ESG affairs, or brand accountability, consumer protection advocacy, or related fields (whether in animal protection, environmental, labor or other movements that have seen successes in challenging corporate practice.
- Demonstrated role in a campaign that changed a corporation’s policy or practices.
- Working understanding of the food industry and the impact of factory farming on animals is preferred.
- Comfort with challenging established norms, confronting powerful institutions, and employing bold, assertive campaign tactics that drive meaningful change.
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, sociology, business, economics, marketing, public relations, communications, or related fields preferred.
- Strong, emotionally-intelligent, interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and persuasively in both writing and verbally.
- Exceptionally strong work ethic and drive to succeed.
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and project management skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel 2-3 times per year.
- Commitment to the mission, values, and objectives of the organization.
- A commitment and openness to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles.
Compensation and Benefits (exempt)
Earn an annual salary of $66,730 to $79,700, depending on qualifications, and enjoy a commute-free life as a remote team member. In addition to a collaborative and innovative work environment, you will be able to take part in our benefits package, including no- or low-cost health, vision, 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 3.5% of your annual earnings.
Application Details
We consider traditional and nontraditional qualifications and carefully review each application, resume, and cover letter. Feel encouraged to go outside a traditional cover letter and state how you would add to our culture; what we would gain from having you on our team; and how you align with our organizational vision, mission, and values. To ensure fairness in the hiring process, we request that all applicants refrain from submitting materials that are generated entirely by artificial intelligence tools. We recognize that such tools can be useful in refining tone, grammar, and clarity, but please ensure that your materials reflect your personal experience, qualifications, and authentic voice.
Our Commitment to You
Mercy For Animals is a globally minded organization. We are committed to the principles of equity and justice, and our culture celebrates authenticity—enabling every team member to shine. All employment decisions are based solely on individual qualifications, job needs, and job requirements, and potential team members of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, veteran status, and ability are encouraged to apply. We strive to include candidates from historically marginalized communities and those from or in communities impacted by environmental, social, and economic injustice. In addition, please let us know if you have a reasonable accommodation request at any point within the hiring process.
Come as you are, and help us transform our society and construct a truly compassionate food system.
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