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Join our efforts to help make the world a kinder place by applying for an Animal Outlook internship. It’s a fun and informative way to get hands-on experience as an effective animal advocate while also gaining a deeper understanding of farmed animal issues and the tools available to spread a message of compassion.
*Please note: We are only able to accept candidates in the U.S. at this time.
We are currently accepting applications for remote interns.
The information below outlines the expected tasks the intern will learn and undertake, the expected hours of work, meeting schedules, work and feedback turnaround times and review process.
Manager: Angela de Freitas, Director of Farm Transitions.
Meeting schedule: Weekly with the Director and as needed with team members who the intern is working closely with.
Duration: For a duration of 10-12 weeks between June and August.
Expected hours: Approximately 20 hours per week.
Pay: Unpaid.
Skills: Skills must be commensurate with the work objectives.
Review and feedback schedule: In addition to regular feedback on projects, Director and the intern will meet at midway point and at the end of the internship to discuss progress, achievements and for each party to provide feedback.
Department Summary: First conceptualized in 2017, Animal Outlook’s Farm Transitions program seeks to provide farmers trapped within the system of animal agriculture with a method for divesting themselves from their current operation and retooling their resources for crop farming. At AO we believe that reducing the number of animals in production can and will make a positive impact on animal wellbeing, fair and just food systems, personal health and environmental degradation and that, in fact, removing animals from agriculture has the potential to be a leading catalyst for systemic changes in the food system and in climate change mitigation.
The program has developed a blueprint for scalable and replicable transitions that provides farmers with a comprehensive roadmap for identifying the potential successes and roadblocks of the transition process. The six stage, 36 step plan seeks to test a methodology for transitioning farms of any type into fully solvent crop production operations. The program will walk farmers through the legal, financial, and technical aspects of the upcoming transition, focusing on models of financing, guidance on architectural renovation and infrastructure, equipment compatibility, assessments of land capability, business planning, marketing consulting, and the rehoming of animals.
Animal Outlook will pilot its method of transition with its first prospective farm. This farm, located outside Dothan, AL, is a previous contract broiler farm seeking to transition the chicken house infrastructure into greenhouse production for ornamental house plants.
What will the intern gain from an internship at Animal Outlook?
- The opportunity to work directly with a farmer in the development/implementation of their transition production plan.
- Experience working within the farmed animal protection movement.
- The chance to build on or gain skills in agronomic/horticultural planning.
- Mentorship from the Director who has 15 years of experience in working with farmers transitioning farm systems.
- The opportunity to visit farms in transition.
- A front row seat to developing relationships with partner organizations and working collaboratively in a multi-organization setting.
- Invitations to team meetings and organizational training.
Summary of internship objectives:
- Learn about the transition farmers and the operations to understand the farming systems, motivations for transition and ideas for transition.
- Conduct literature reviews on profitable best greenhouse cropping systems solutions to add to the system.
- Work with SRAP, Spring Creek Food Hub and other partners in the process of transition.
- Coordinate farm trips and partner meetings.
- Research best crop options, provide technical needs for production and harvest predictions based on research literature.
- Provide written reports for each step of the process.
Expected start and end dates:
Start – June 15, 2024
End – August 11, 2024
Additional Information:
Applicants must be a current student.
Farm visits may be required. Farms are located in NW Arkansas. Animal Outlook will reimburse travel costs. Travel costs must be approved by the Director in advance of travel.
Send resume and letter of interest to farmtransitions@animaloutlook.org.
Are you a current student who is passionate about advocating for animals by working on projects aimed to empower the masses to choose vegan? Are you adaptable and organized, with strong writing and research skills? Are you a keen social media enthusiast and happy talking to the public about veganism? If so, our Outreach Internship may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Animal Outlook seeks an Outreach Intern to assist with outreach projects including VegWeek, which takes place every year in April. You’ll work closely with the Director of Outreach and Engagement to work on exciting initiatives aimed to empower everyone to stand up for animals by choosing vegan.
Animal Outlook is a national non-profit organization based in Washington DC. Our Outreach Department has successfully influenced companies such as Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts to help animals by increasing their vegan options and empowers thousands of people to pledge to try vegan every year.
Animal Outlook’s groundbreaking work has been featured in high-profile media platforms across the U.S. including ABC News, CNN and The New York Times.
Animal Outlook’s mission is focused on: ‘Exposing truth. Inspiring change.’ It strategically challenges animal agribusiness through undercover investigations, legal advocacy, corporate and food system reform, and educating the public about the many harms of animal agriculture, empowering everyone to choose vegan.
Specifications:
- This is a three month internship, taking place from February - April 2024
- You must be a current student to apply
- Hours per week TBD, depending on requirements (at least 10 hours per week is requested)
- The position is remote and unpaid (preferably based in or near Los Angeles, but not essential)
- You must be based in the U.S to apply
Key Responsibilities
- To assist the Director of Outreach and Engagement with tasks as required, related to the upcoming VegWeek 2024 which takes place in April
- Contacting companies, influencers and other stakeholders to gain secure widespread support for VegWeek, gaining as many VegPledges as possible
- Using proven social science principles (training will be provided) to create social media content (primarily TikTok), having compassionate conversations with members of the public about veganism
- Possibly helping at in-person events (if based in the Los Angeles area)
Requirements:
- Passionate about advocating for animals by empowering everyone to choose vegan
- Strong social media experience (including video creation for TikTok)
Comfortable with talking to members of the public about veganism - Ability to multi-task
- Strong writing skills
- Strong research skills
- Ability to manage time and tasks effectively
- Open and honest communication
To apply: Please email outreach@animaloutlook.org with your resume and cover letter, including answers to the following questions:
- Why are you applying for the role of Outreach Intern?
- How do you meet the given requirements?
- What do you aim to achieve from this internship? (Please include any specific educational goals and any requirements your college/university has)
- How many hours per week are you able to dedicate to this internship?
- Why are you passionate about helping animals by empowering others to choose vegan?
- Please include any examples of your work i.e. blog posts, social media content.
Are you energetic, detail-oriented and adaptable? Are you committed to the animal rights movement and veganism? Are you interested in strategic, effective communications? Are you a current student? If so, we’ve got the internship for you.
Animal Outlook, a national nonprofit animal advocacy organization, seeks a communications intern to assist with social media, blog posts and email newsletters as well as creating associated collateral for each. You’ll work closely with the Director of Communications to create effective, engaging content.
Working to end animal abuse since 1995, Animal Outlook focuses on ending and preventing cruelty to farmed animals.
This position is remote and unpaid.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a consistent voice across all Animal Outlook content in line with Animal Outlooks’ brand and style guide.
- Brainstorm and execute ideas for engaging blog posts, social media posts and other content.
- Create original Animal Outlook blog content covering general vegan or animal rights news, investigations, campaign launches and victories, legal work, and outreach announcements or recaps.
- Ensure optimal SEO and readability.
- Other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Extremely well organized, detail-oriented and analytical.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking skills.
- Flexibility and openness to evolving responsibilities.
- Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Basic video editing skills a plus.
- Excellent writing and editing skills across a variety of platforms; experience writing for advocacy organizations for development purposes a plus.
- PR and marketing experience a plus.
- Demonstrated commitment to Animal Outlook’s mission and to progressive causes generally.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse array of individuals professionally and effectively.
- Performs well in a team environment, but can also consistently accomplish tasks independently.
- The ability to manage multiple projects at once and change direction as needed.
To apply: Please email info@animaloutlook.org with your resume and cover letter.