Job description
Job Description
Global Corporate Relations Specialist
Terms of Employment: Full Time / EOR
NOTE: This is a full-time employer-of-record (EOR) position. The selected candidate will be hired under an EOR agreement.
Reports to: Senior Global Corporate Relations Manager
Position Location: Remote in Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, or Romania (Candidates must be able to legally work in one of these countries; Mercy For Animals cannot sponsor work visas.)
Job Family: Specialist
Salary Range: 22,000 to 29,000 USD/Year, Paid in Local Currency, Commensurate with Experience and Location
Application closes: May 24th, 2025
Position Objective:
To research and engage with multinational food industry corporations—with an emphasis on multinational companies based in Europe—to encourage them to adopt and implement meaningful animal welfare policies that eliminate the cruelest practices in their global supply chains
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
- Help develop and execute effective strategies for working with the food industry to secure and implement commitments to eliminating the cruelest supply chain practices globally
- Identify, research, and propose prospective outreach targets
- Cultivate positive working relationships with food producers, industry associations, and key executives at food companies, and attend online and in-person meetings as needed
- Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and consistent outreach materials that comply with internal legal, editorial, and messaging standards
- Track communications with companies and share updates with supervisor
- Work with other nonprofit organizations to foster solid relationships and coordination between Mercy For Animals and other corporate engagement professionals
- Support global digital and in-person corporate campaign actions
- Serve as a Mercy For Animals spokesperson at events, including industry gatherings and press conferences, as needed
- Collaborate with other departments at Mercy For Animals to advance the organization’s strategic objectives
- Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of one year’s professional experience in campaigning, issue advocacy, corporate affairs, supply chain management, sales, or a related area, preferably at a multinational or global level
- Understanding of the food industry and key farmed animal welfare issues
- Excellent interpersonal and written and spoken communication skills
- Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills
- Exceptional research skills
- Global mindedness, cultural sensitivity, and a collaborative approach
- Self-motivation, goal orientation, and a growth mindset
- Aptitude for managing challenging discussions with companies and other stakeholders concerning animal welfare policies or issues in the egg industry
- Fluency in English and at least one eastern European language (required)
- Willingness and ability to travel, both domestically and internationally
- Valid passport to meet requirements for some international travel
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
- Commitment and openness to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles
About Your Team Leader
Diana Molina leads our global corporate relations team across Asia, the Americas, and Europe with a dynamic leadership style that empowers team members to take ownership of their work. She fosters an environment where constructive feedback is valued and a healthy work-life balance is prioritized, enabling everyone to thrive.
Fluent in Spanish and English and currently learning French, Diana brings a multicultural perspective that enriches her innovative approach to animal welfare advocacy. She enjoys mentoring, continual learning, sharing knowledge, and public speaking.
Beyond her role at Mercy For Animals, Diana contributes to other social causes, driven by a desire to make the world a better place for all.
