Intern

Animal Outlook is seeking legal externs for Fall 2021 (unpaid). Animal Outlook is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal advocacy organization. Working to end animal abuse since 1995, Animal Outlook focuses on ending and preventing cruelty to animals in agriculture.

Animal Outlook’s Legal Advocacy Program is offering Legal Advocacy Externships which will be done remotely and require a commitment of at least 10 hours per week for the Fall 2021 semester. The externship can be done for credit if the extern’s law school allows.

Legal Advocacy externs will work on litigation and policy projects aimed at protecting farmed animals; most of the litigation projects are plaintiffs’ litigation. These projects will likely employ a variety of legal theories, relating to areas such as state criminal cruelty laws, administrative law, false advertising and unfair competition laws, tort liability, and corporate law.

Externs will have opportunities to research new projects as well as assist with ongoing projects. They will work closely with Animal Outlook’s attorneys.

Excellent research and writing skills are required. In addition, Legal Advocacy externs should be interested in exploring novel approaches to protecting animals through litigation. Candidates with a background and interest in animal protection are preferred, although it is not required. Interested law students should apply with cover letter, resume, writing sample, list of three references, and law school transcript to Animal Outlook’s Legal Advocacy Program at legal@animaloutlook.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. This position is only available to current law students.

Are you energetic, detail-oriented and adaptable? Are you committed to the animal rights movement and a vegan lifestyle? Do you live and breathe social media? If so, we’ve got the internship for you.

Animal Outlook, a national nonprofit animal advocacy organization, seeks a communications/social media intern to assist with digital engagement via 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 and run effective, engaging social media posts, blog posts and email newsletters.

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: 

Social Media

1. Maintain a consistent voice across all Animal Outlook content and social platforms in line with Animal Outlooks’ brand and style guide.
2. Monitor and track social media performance analytics to identify trends, best practices, etc.

Blogging

1. Create original Animal Outlook and TryVeg blog content covering general vegan or animal rights news, investigations, campaign launches and victories, legal work, and outreach announcements or recaps.
2. Ensure optimal SEO and readability. 

Email Newsletters

1. Working with the Director of Communications, design and send all email communications (weekly newsletters, special alerts, etc.)
   1. In collaboration with Development, design and send donation solicitations
2. Track email performance and engagement.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, remote environment.
2. Extremely well organized, detail-oriented and analytical.
3. Entrepreneurial spirit, strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking skills.
4. Flexibility and openness to evolving responsibilities.
5. Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Basic video editing skills a plus.
6. Ability to create and manage Facebook ads; knowledge of ad analytics and tracking tools such as Facebook Pixel a plus.
7. Experience with social media scheduling tools such as Tweetdeck, graphic design programs such as Canva, blogging tools such as WordPress and email marketing tools such as MailChimp.
8. Excellent writing and editing skills across a variety of platforms; experience writing for advocacy organizations for development purposes a plus.
9. PR and marketing experience a plus.
10. Demonstrated commitment to Animal Outlook’s mission and to progressive causes generally.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse array of individuals professionally and effectively.
12. Performs well in a team environment, but can also consistently accomplish tasks independently.
13. The ability to manage multiple projects at once and change direction as needed.

To apply: Please email jhunter@animaloutlook.org with your resume and cover letter.