Investigations Assistant

PETA Asia is dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals. We operate under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in factory farms, laboratories, the clothing trade, and the entertainment industry.

PETA Asia works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns.

Position Objective:

Conduct research on a variety of assigned topics and help oversee investigations in order to help promote the goals of the organization

Term of Employment:

Part-time or full-time 

Reports to:

Manager of Investigations

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

•    Research a variety of animal-protection issues to help further PETA's investigative work 

•    Ensure the factual accuracy of publications related to PETA's investigations

•    Review and prepare investigative footage, working with investigators and other stakeholders, so that findings can be shared internally as well as with journalists, authorities, and others

•    Procure equipment for investigators

•    Track expenses as well as complete and turn in expense reports on a regular basis

•    Follow legal and professional guidelines and call issues to your supervisor’s attention

•    File complaints with local authorities based on investigations

•    Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

•    Perform any other duties assigned by the vice president

 

•    Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues

•    Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth research

•    Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure

•    Proven excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

•    Proven effective written and verbal communication skills

•    Ability to share complex findings in an easily comprehensible way

•    Willingness and ability to follow instructions carefully

•    Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion at all times

•    Ability to make sound judgments

•    Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment

•    Demonstrated support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate professionally for our positions on issues

•    Commitment to the objectives of the organization