Associate Intake Specialist

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.