Humane World for Animals, a global leader in animal advocacy and protection, is seeking one part time Companion Animal Policy \u00a0intern for the Companion Animals department. As a Companion Animal Policy \u00a0intern you will gain experience researching and performing outreach to support ongoing companion animal policy campaigns, with a focus on cat protection issues. The intern will also learn about companion animal advocacy and how it intersects with public policy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This internship is 12 weeks long, beginning in September and working remotely approximately 15 hours per week. Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in companion animals and public policy. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Attend and participate in regularly scheduled department meetings, as well as meetings focused on companion animal programs and policy, including cat-focused initiatives, with internal colleagues, external consultants, mentorship shelters and coalition partners;
\u2022 Assist with the creation of fact sheets, action alerts, testimony, letters to the editor and other items as needed to support companion animal protection legislation;
\u2022 Monitor news alerts for proposed changes to companion animal policies, research status and follow-up as needed with advocates and\/or policymakers;
\u2022 Perform outreach to various segments of the companion animal protection community, including feline protection advocates and partners;
\u2022 Spearhead one independent project that will culminate in a presentation to our department;
\u2022 Complete knowledge building and professional development work, as assigned;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Gain a deeper understanding of companion animal policy issues, including feline-related issues, and how they intersect with the issues of animal protection legislation and advocacy;
\u2022 Develop structured mentor\/mentee relationship(s) and network with other animal advocates;
\u2022 Strengthening research, writing, networking, public speaking and presentation, data compilation, organizational and time management skills;
\u2022 Learn how research supports policy work for companion animal issues, with applied examples from cat-focused campaigns;
\u2022 Learn about Humane World\u2019s major positions, programs and mission.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Must be able to work in the United States;
\u2022 Must be at least 18 years of age;
\u2022 Must have graduated high school;
\u2022 Meets one of the following:
a. Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student of an accredited college or university;
b. High school or accredited college or university graduate who graduated within the last two years;
c. Service member with an honorable discharge within two years of leaving the military;
\u2022 Previous experience in animal welfare preferred;
\u2022 Strong desire to learn about companion animal issues in animal welfare; in particular, increasing veterinary access to care;
\u2022 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
\u2022 Strong research, writing and critical thinking skills;
\u2022 Strong work ethic and willingness to learn;
\u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Word. Familiarity with other Microsoft 365 applications\u2014particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint\u2014and Airtable, helpful.
\u2022 Attentive to detail with a commitment to accuracy;
\u2022 Able to use discretion, keeping in mind the confidential nature of some aspects of the work;
\u2022 Able to work well independently and use good judgment.<\/p>\n
This internship is remote.<\/p>\n