About this role
In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. Job Title: Vegan Education/Animal Rights Advocacy Officer Organisation: Eden Farmed Animal Sanctuary Location: Kells, Co Meath Hours: This is a full time 5 day week post (approximately 39 hours per week) Salary Rate: €36,700 per year Contract Type: 1-year contract Start date: As soon as possible Duties include: Working alongside the Sanctuary Director in intensive collaboration with the animals at Eden to understand their personalities and needs, using that knowledge to inform the advocacy and education work Researching and writing submissions to key public consultations Representing Eden at relevant educational events Researching for written online articles on animal rights, veganism, intersectionality, and multi-species justice Reporting directly to Sanctuary director Skills, Experience & Attributes Essential: A passion for anti-speciesist animal rights and a shared vision for the complete abolition of human use of other animals Demonstrable knowledge of, and interest in, farmed animals living on vegan sanctuaries An ability to recognise the individual personhood of other animals and to communicate their uniqueness An ability to convey the philosophy of antispeciesism and animal rights in a simple, coherent, uncompromising and eloquent manner An ability to convey the distinction between animal welfare and animal rights, a plant-based diet and the philosophy of veganism Strong interpersonal skills Experience working as part of a busy team An appreciation of intersectionality and multispecies justice Demonstrable organisational, time management and workload prioritisation skills An ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally A flexible and positive attitude to the role The capacity to support the sanctuary mission Full driver’s licence and own transport Desirable: An ability to understand and reference research in communications Third level qualification Previous relevant publications (journals, relevant research papers or articles, book chapters etc) Knowledge of how animal agriculture contributes to the climate crisis and loss of biodiversity, as well as an appreciation of how the climate crisis impacts other animals Experience in animal rights campaigning and vegan education Experience public consultation submission writing Experience in event organisation Conditions of Employment The successful candidate is required to be resident in Ireland and eligible to work in Ireland. The role requires occasional travel and occasional weekend or evening work. Work related expenses are reimbursed by the sanctuary. Pension auto-enrolment (1.5% employer contribution) Statutory annual leave and public holidays Cycle to Work scheme How to apply 1. Please email your CV and a Cover Letter to [email protected] 2. Please put “Vegan Education/Animal Rights Advocacy Officer” in the email subject line. 3. In your cover letter please outline your motivation for this position