Officer, Shareholder Strategy and Corporate Governance

Position Objective

To conduct PETA's work with major corporations, specializing in the management of shareholder initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinate PETA's shareholder work
• Draft and present select shareholder questions and resolutions at annual meetings of major corporations
• Secure support for our efforts from major institutional investors, endowments, and pension funds
• Establish relationships with humane investing groups and organizations
• Research the animal and environmental guidelines that are being enforced by major corporations
• Research past proxies and voting histories of institutional shareholders on issues related to animals and other issues
• Assess our shareholder efforts to advance PETA's work
• Research SEC procedures, deadlines, and information specific to each company's shareholder meeting(s)
• Maintain records of companies in which we own stock; eligibility to attend meetings, present questions, and submit resolutions; liaise with our broker and investment firm on all matters related to PETA's shareholder work
• Travel as needed to fulfill job responsibilities
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years of previous experience in corporate advocacy, finance, or corporate governance
• Demonstrated ability to employ logical reasoning for shareholder work
• Proficiency with AI tools, such as CoPilot
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns
• Demonstrated exceptional skills in critical thinking, organization, written and verbal communication, and presentation
• Demonstrated research skills, including literature reviews, data synthesis, and data analysis
• Willingness to receive and implement feedback
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively, communicate across all levels of an organization, and prioritize team success
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Professional appearance
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Pay

The salary range for this position is $47,597.00 - $80,168.40 annually. The ultimate salary 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.