Associate Intake Specialist

Job description

Position Objectives:

To assist the Intake & Assessment Division in assessing and handling inquiries from the general public relating to domestic-animal and wildlife-cruelty issues

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with evaluating incoming telephone calls and e-mails and provide the required responses or refer callers to the appropriate staff members

• Provide research support on miscellaneous cruelty-to-animals and animal-neglect issues

• Handle cruelty-to-animals and animal-neglect cases

• Maintain confidential files, correspondence files, case reports, and other departmental reports

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Assist with occasional after hours responsibilities

Requirements

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in a related field

• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns

• Ability to handle calls from the public in a calm and professional manner

• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality

• Adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle

• Proven excellent writing and research skills

• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to advocate professionally for PETA's positions on issues

• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The hourly pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.65. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work.

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.

Application Deadline:

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 15, 2026.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.