Senior Manager, Farmer Advocacy

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 nation's 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 nation's 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 ASPCA'sPolicy,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 You'll Do
The Senior Manager of Farmer Advocacy will be responsible for further developing the ASPCA's 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 network's 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 You'll 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 You'll Get

Compensation

The target hiring range is based on where the employee works, which for remote roles is the employee's 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.

• Zone 1: $75,000 - $80,000 annually
• Zone 2: $84,000 - $89,000 annually
• Zone 3: $93,000 - $98,000 annually

For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website.

Benefits

At the ASPCA, you don't 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:

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions - we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
• Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.

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 ASPCA's 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 driver's 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 can be concurrent with other experience

• Experience organizing events including managing logistics required

• First-hand farming experience or work experiences in a farmer-facing/supporting capacity required

• Experience managing projects and/or campaigns required

• Experience regularly using the Microsoft Office suite (e,g, Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.), or similar programs (e.g. Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.) with a willingness to learn, required

• Experience presenting information in a formal setting (e.g. virtual or in-person trainings, conferences, workshops, etc.) highly preferred

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The ASPCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

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ASPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

About Us:
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment by humans and must be protected under the law. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States.

The ASPCA is headquartered in New York City, where we maintain a full-service animal hospital, spay/neuter clinic, mobile spay/neuter and primary pet care clinics, a rehabilitation center for canine victims of cruelty, kitten nursery, adoption center, and two community veterinary centers.

The ASPCA also operates programs and services that extend nationwide. We assist animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.

At the ASPCA, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and compassionate culture and we welcome all voices to contribute to our lifesaving mission. Our staff represent a vast array of backgrounds and diversity dimensions, bringing with them valuable experiences and perspectives. They join the ASPCA to learn, grow, and continually do their best work on behalf of animals. We are inspired by our staff, partners, and the communities we support across the country who work to improve animal lives. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the ASPCA because it elevates our organizational culture, aligns with our Core Values, and enables us to move further and faster toward the ASPCA's vision - that all animals live good lives; valued by society, protected by its laws, and free from cruelty, pain and suffering.

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