May 18, 2005

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  Announcement of Job Opening: Student Animal Rights Alliance Executive
  Director

  Founded in 2001, the Student Animal Rights
  Alliance (http://www.defendanimals.org) is a small, independent 501(c)(3)
  national nonprofit organization dedicated to youth mobilization, education, and
  leadership development to build a strong & diverse youth movement for animal
  protection.

  Approaching its fifth anniversary, the Student Animal Rights
  Alliance’s (SARA) national network includes thousands of young activists from
  over 600 schools across the country.

  SARA works to support the growth
  and development of young organizers and student groups in the animal protection
  movement by empowering young animal advocates with the skills, knowledge, and
  support necessary to organize in their schools and communities. Some of our
  programs include the “Liberation Now!” national student conference, “Demand
  Liberation” regional student action conferences, Grassroots Training Program for
  youth leadership development, and “Get On The Hill” legislative skills training
  and lobby day.

  We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic
  Executive Director to lead the Student Animal Rights Alliance to the next level
  of its growth by planning, organizing, and implementing all aspects of the
  organization’s education, mobilization, development efforts.

  The Executive Director will have the choice to work from and base the
  organization out of the following cities: New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA;
  Boston, MA; or Washington, DC.

  Deadline to apply is June 30,
  2005.

  Primary Responsibilities include:

  I. Program Management

  -
  Recruit and support volunteers and interns to support all program
  activities.
  - Organize all trainings, conferences, and other program
  activities as directed.
  - Involve supporters and advisors in the design and
  implementation of programs.
  - Develop resources and materials, and provide
  support to individual organizers as needed.
  - Grow the Student Animal Rights
  Alliance’s national action network with a vision for diversity.

  II. Fundraising & Development

  - Develop and implement a
  fundraising plan and action calendar to meet the organization’s needs.
  -
  Build and strengthen relationships with supporters and prospects.
  - Engage
  board members and volunteers in fundraising and development activities.
  -
  Build a diverse base of financial support from nonprofit organizations,
  foundations, individuals, and other earned income opportunities to sustain and
  develop SARA’s programs and activities.

  III. Organizational

  - Work in partnership with national animal
  protection organizations to proactively involve youth in the movement.
  -
  Raise awareness of SARA and youth activism in the movement and public, youth,
  campus, and movement media outlets.

  Qualifications:

  - Thorough knowledge of organizing principles and
  extensive experience in activism and organizing.
  - Strong event organizing
  experience.
  - Outgoing and personable personality with exceptional
  communication skills.
  - Possession of a “Can Do!” attitude and ” Do Whatever
  Necessary” dedication.
  - Ability to take initiative and work independently.
  
  - Ability to represent the organization in a friendly, professional
  manner.
  - Thorough knowledge of all animal rights issues.
  - Knowledge of
  animal protection movement, organizations, campaigns, and trends.
  - Basic
  computer, typing, and word processing skills.
  - Willingness and ability to
  travel extensively.
  - Commitment to animal rights, veganism, and other
  social justice issues.
  - Sense of humor. =O)

  To Apply:

  Please send a résumé, cover letter, and phone numbers of at
  least two references to the attention of Patrick Kwan at
  pkwan@defendanimals.org. No calls or postal applications please. Position open
  until filled. APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED BY EMAIL.
  Deadline to apply is
  June 30, 2005.

  Student Animal Rights Alliance

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