Senior Manager, Farmer Advocacy (Remote)

Summary :

The ASPCA believes that when the most humane farmers thrive, farm animals benefit. But for that to happen, the voices and faces of independent livestock farmers need to be brought to the forefront of policymaking. As the Senior Manager, Farmer Advocacy, help the nations oldest and most respected animal welfare organization - supported by millions of constituents - build a food system that benefits independent farmers who respect their animals, their communities and the environment.

Organization :

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is the nations first humane organization and one of the largest nonprofit animal welfare organizations in the world. The ASPCA provides local and national leadership in caring for pets and pet parents, providing positive outcomes for at-risk animals, and serving victims of animal cruelty.

TheFarm Animal WelfareDepartment is oneof the departmentswithin the ASPCAsPolicy,Response and EngagementGroup.Thefarm animal welfare team workscollaborativelywith other departments and external organizations representing farmer, public health, environment and other interests to build a more humane farming system : introducing and passing legislation to protect farm animals and advance opportunities for pasture-based farmers,spurringcorporate policychangein the food industry,buildingpublicawarenessof farm animal welfare issuesand guiding consumers toward higher welfare meat, eggs and dairy products.

What Youll Do

The Senior Manager of Farmer Advocacy will be responsible for further developing the ASPCAs engagement with farmers and ranchers to promote policies and markets that support pasture-based farming. Specifically, alongside a partner organization and a committee of farmer leaders, this individual will co-lead and grow a new farmer network devoted to building community and developing advocacy skills among independent, pasture-based farmers to push for policies that support more humane agriculture and reduce the market dominance of industrial animal agriculture. This role will focus on farmer leader development, member recruitment, strategic event planning including farm tours for lawmakers and elevating the networks visibility with key stakeholders. The Senior Manager should have experience with farming and policy-related organizing with strong logistical, project management, communication and interpersonal skills.

Where and When Youll Work

• This remote-based position (which requires travel, as described below) is open to all eligible candidates based within the United States.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% annually, as needed

What Youll Get

Compensation

The target hiring range is based on where the employee works, which for remote roles is the employees primary location of residence, and its respective cost of labor. You can view which zone applies to you based on your location (aspca.app.box.com / v / aspcazonetable). For questions regarding locations not on the list, please send an email to Careers@aspca.orgHYPERLINK mailto : Careers@aspca.org for more information.

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future.

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Benefits

At the ASPCA, you dont have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to :

Responsibilities :

Responsibility buckets are listed in general order of importance, and include but are not limited to :

Network Growth and Farmer Engagement

Develop and execute recruitment, engagement and communication plans to achieve network growth and advocacy goals

Develop trainings, workshops and advocacy opportunities to help farmers tell their stories to the media, lawmakers and the public, including drafting content like LTEs, public comments, testimonies, quotes for the media and social media posts

Set up surveys, check-ins, farm visits and community events to ensure that farmer leaders, members and potential members feel supported, empowered, engaged and understood in their challenges

Represent the network with media, farmer audiences, other non-profits in this space and lawmakers

Event Organizing

Plan and execute regular events, especially legislator farm tours, but also virtual and in-person farmer listening sessions, policy briefings, advocacy trainings, conference events and fly-ins often in collaboration with our Government Relations team and other departments

Coordinate all event logistics including scheduling, travel, lodging, venues, food and materials

Project Management

Develop and manage short and long-term work plans, deliverables, timelines, calendars, contact lists and tracking systems for the network

Develop tools and systems that facilitate communication amongst leaders, members and from the network to its members

Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to network partners

Exemplifies the ASPCAs Core Values :

Has Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals

Demonstrates Ownership and feels responsible for outcomes.

Believes in Team that we are stronger together.

Seeks to Elevate others and reimagine what is possible.

Focuses on Impact, specifically making change for animals.

Qualifications

Strong relationship skills - ability to develop and maintain connections, including with people who may hold diverse views

Track record of organizing complex projects on a deadline ability to manage data, contacts, event logistics and project plans

Ambition to build a more humane food system, and a strong belief in the role of policy and farmers voices to do so

Strong communicator track record of using social media, written content, storytelling and / or campaign tactics to persuade audiences

Comfort learning new databases and tools (e.g., Airtable, Canva)

Comfort with public speaking

Candidates must provide a valid drivers license upon hire and pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating a safe driving history. Candidate must also be able to rent a motor vehicle for use when traveling.

Education and Work Experience

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent professional experience required

5+ years of experience in farm or farmer advocacy, policy advocacy or campaigns and / or food system reform this