Careers with BFP

Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the ultimate mission of ending animal testing. Through rescuing animals from animal testing laboratories, running insightful and challenging campaigns and legislation to raising awareness and closing laboratories, Beagle Freedom Project has become the leading organization in the fight against animal testing.

Email resume & cover letter to: info@bfp.org

Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

MANAGER OF CAMPAIGNS, PROGRAMS & ADVOCACY

Did you know that many common household products are tested on caged dogs and cats who never step foot on grass or feel the sun on their face? Come join Beagle Freedom Project’s team dedicated to giving these animals second chance while working to end their abuse through education and advocacy.

Position summary:

Beagle Freedom Project is proud to be the world’s leading organization for rescuing and rehoming animals used in testing, but we know rescue is only one part of the solution. That’s why we take a 3-pronged approach: Educate, Legislate, Liberate; and it is why we need you—an expert campaigner who can strategize quickly to drive results.

In this role, you will work with the entire leadership team to plan, direct, and manage our advocacy and legislative campaigns. This includes implementing national, state, and local strategies; defining campaign goals and metrics; and using analytics to measure campaign effectiveness. You will collaborate with a passionate, dynamic team of staff to build blockbuster campaigns that get result and move us closer to a world without animal testing.

Please note these essential requirements:

Must work PST hours no matter where you live in the United States, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm PST
Must have previous work or volunteer experience in animal advocacy, animal rights, animal law, or animal rescue
Must have at least 4 years of experience in advocacy, grassroots organizing, coalition-building and/or campaign politics

Primary duties:

General campaign management

Research campaign targets (background information, evidence, tactics)
Develop proposals and strategies, then implement and troubleshoot
Determine campaign goals and metrics to track progress
Maintain corporate, business, and legislative contacts to fulfill campaign goals
Organize campaign volunteers/supports to assist as needed
Maintain campaign content for websites, materials, and files
Support the graphic designer/video editor in developing campaign products
Partner with communications manager to promote campaigns
Represent BFP campaigns as needed to media and supporters
Reply to campaign-related questions or other inquires
Report on updates and victories to staff and supporters

Legislative campaign support

Coordinate legislative strategy between legislative staff, supports, BFP staff, volunteers and stakeholders
Organize legislative meetings, hearing testimony, events and grassroots outreach as needed
Work with legislative staff and counsel to research language for new legislation
Partner with communications manager on new legislative materials/fact sheets
Maintain legislative campaign calendars and meet all deadlines

Other duties

Participate in rescues and other outreach activities, fundraisers and events
Occasional travel and evening/weekend work
Database work

Skills & experience:

Must have at least 4 years of experience in advocacy, grassroots organizing, coalition-building and/or campaign politics
Must have previous work or volunteer experience in animal advocacy, animal rights, or animal rescue
Must have a deep familiarity with the legislative and regulatory process–ideally from a similar advocacy role
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; this position requires a lot of writing, so speed and excellent analytical writing skills are a must
Highly organized with the ability to multi-task effectively and re-prioritize as needed due to the fast-paced nature of the role
Enjoy working on a broad variety of public policy topics related to animal welfare
Demonstrated judgement and independent ability to manage strong programs
Ability to establish professional relationships with government officials and other outside contacts
Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree is a plus
Experience with or ability to quickly learn Microsoft (MS 360), Nation Builder, Canvas, Dropbox, ShelterLuv, Slack, Google Drive, Meltwater , Excel, and more.
Other duties as they arise

Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:

Demonstrated leadership and management skills; written examples required.
Exceptional people skills: outgoing, friendly, and engaging
Ability to multi-task
Takes initiative
Is assertive and relentless in representing BFP’s mission
Can work independently as much as collaboratively
Creative problem-solving skills
Enthusiastic
Dynamic
Flexible
Organized
Collaborative
Understands software programs and can easily adapt to new programs.
Can manage Excel, MS, Dropbox, Google Docs, Quickbooks, and other systems with ease.

Work Hours & Benefits:

Working at BFP is more than a career, it’s a lifestyle. Employees are committed to the mission of BFP and therefore work accordingly. This means that besides regular 9am-5pm weekly hours, the Executive Director will most likely also work some nights and weekends.

Salary and benefits TBD.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Non-Profit or Management preferred
College degree required
4 or more years of non-profit leadership experience required
4 or more years of management or supervisory experience required
Demonstrated experience in senior leadership positions
Exceptional skills in strategic planning and business development
Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams
Quickbooks, Excel, MS, and other software platforms.

Ethical Requirements: Vegan or Vegetarian and live a cruelty-free lifestyle.

Submissions must include a cover letter and resume to be considered.

The candidate’s role is to drive BFP’s success and make a positive impact on its mission!

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

BFP is seeking a dedicated, experienced, assertive, and compassionate Director of Operations who will maintain the integrity of BFP while working daily to ensure the organization is ever-expanding in doing as much as possible to end the animal testing business.

Therefore, the role of the Director of Operations at BFP requires a commitment to BFP’s mission and values. This person must also be not only comfortable, but enjoy the company of all animals, not just dogs and cats because BFP rescues other animals in need. The animal testing industry does not discriminate; it tests on animals like goats, sheep, horses, pigs, alpacas, and more. BFP has rescued and continues to rescue these animals and now has a sanctuary where many of them live.

The Director of Operations must also be willing and able to travel. Traveling to the sanctuary in Oklahoma at least twice a year is also a requirement.

Responsibilities will encompass the overall day-to-day functions and management of BFP’s personnel and functions and organization-wide support and collaboration regarding BFP activities and ongoing funding efforts.

The Director of Operations will also strategically contribute to the direction of the organization including development, fundraising, campaigning, programming, and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and practices.

Candidates must be comfortable multitasking and are required to have previous experience in a related position in a non-profit and be passionate about animal welfare.

Responsibilities will encompass the overall day-to-day operations and management of BFP’s personnel and functions, as well as organization-wide support and collaboration regarding BFP activities, programs, campaigns and ongoing funding efforts.

Duties will generally include, but are not limited to:

Developing and maintaining internal policies and procedures necessary for an efficient and effective working environment.

Managing volunteer resources and communications.

Managing and overseeing campaigns, programs and legislation with relevant staff and others involved.

Managing and overseeing rescues, transport, events and resources involved.

Working with appropriate personnel to identify and research potential funding sources; preparing packets, background materials, and research to present to funders; Drafting grant proposals, reports, and various correspondence for funders and be responsible for their timely submission.

Responsible for planning, organization, and direction of the organization’s operations, campaigns, programs, compliance and day-to-day functioning.

Develop and implement consistent inventory and cost accounting policies, procedures, and operational reporting/metrics.

Prepare accurate and timely analyses that capture and communicate fundraising results, variances, and performance trends.

Provide leadership to and manage the efforts of the entire staff to ensure appropriate support in all departments.

Coordinate and lead annual budget reviews as well as annual 990 and audits.

Retain a diverse, highly qualified staff, interns and volunteers by providing career coaching, growth, and personal development to employees.

Ensure that services and funding relationships are robust enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives.

Support the administrative needs of the President.

Manage and train staff, including leading staff meetings and maintaining accurate human resources records across all functions. This involves employee recruitment, preparation of paperwork for new hires, new hire onboarding and training, compliance with all state and federal labor laws, scheduling and conducting employee reviews, contact person for employee issues, and updating and maintaining current job descriptions for all positions.

Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures necessary for an efficient and effective working environment.

Establish and maintain business standards for accuracy, productivity, and reliability.

Prepare annual performance reviews and reevaluate processes.

Ensure that regulatory compliance and legal rules are followed.

Manage budget to align with goals of business.

Manage vendor relationships.

Engage volunteers, donors, and sponsors throughout the year through events and regular communications.

Identify and research potential funding sources; rescue efforts, prepare packets, background materials, and research to present to funders; Draft grant proposals, reports, and various correspondence for funders and be responsible for their timely submission.

Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure efficient processes.

Other work-related duties as may be assigned.