WHO WE ARE

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world. At The Humane League (THL), how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Experience: Previous experience with corporate pressure campaigns and/or corporate negotiations. Experience developing campaign strategy as well as carrying out specific functions related to a campaign’s success.
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Leads problem-solving efforts and the development of campaign strategies, demonstrating an understanding of broader organizational strategy. Ability to identify opportunities, innovate new tactics, evaluate options and potential outcomes, and anticipate obstacles. Escalates issues to senior leaders when necessary, seeking additional perspectives and expertise to guide complex, often high-stakes decisions.
• Initiative, Proactivity, and Adaptability: Actively seeks creative solutions to address challenges. Adapts readily when faced with setbacks, viewing obstacles as opportunities for innovation. Ability to work with a great deal of independence and a strong sense of ownership over goals.
• Verbal and Written Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats with stakeholders across a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Adapts communication style to suit different audiences’ needs. Ability to lead successful training sessions, acting as a subject matter expert and explaining ideas clearly and concisely.
• Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability and desire to collaborate with audiences with a variety of different levels of knowledge and experience. Actively contributes to the achievement of team goals, coordinating collaborative efforts and working with colleagues to collectively overcome challenges. Ability to build positive relationships and resolve conflicts.
• Time Management and Prioritization: Excellent time management and prioritization skills. Ability to handle competing demands and prioritize effectively.
• Global Perspective: Approaches work with a global perspective, taking into consideration the diverse experiences of stakeholders across many different cultures, languages, and political systems. Embraces differences and collaborates with OWA groups to adapt strategies to regional and local contexts, prioritizing global impact.
• Mission Alignment: Deep commitment to THL’s mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food. Familiarity with the animal protection movement, or other advocacy movements, in Europe.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide OWA member groups in Europe with strategic guidance and direction for regional corporate campaign strategies, and collaborate with groups to troubleshoot issues.
• Co-create strategies with OWA groups and serve as a coach, building their independence over time. Support groups in adapting campaign tactics to different local and regional contexts.
• Lead in-person and virtual trainings for OWA groups on corporate campaigning and corporate outreach.
• Build strong relationships and trust with OWA groups, alongside a reputation as a sharp strategic thinker and strategist.
• Develop resources and training materials in order to build resilience, empowerment, and autonomy in the OWA.
  In addition to the above essential job duties, other duties may be assigned as business needs arise. These may include non-essential, marginal job duties.

The annual compensation range for this role is:

• £38,203 - £46,692 for candidates based in the United Kingdom
• 627,251Kč - 766,641Kč for candidates based in Czechia
• CHF95,472 - CHF121,211 for candidates based in Switzerlan