Public Policy Specialist – Puppy Mills

Humane World for Animals

. Coordinate and/or assist on state and local legislative efforts by providing information, public speaking engagements, garnering endorsements from elected officials and supporters, organizing volunteers, speaking to media, and phone banking .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,700 - $75,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public policy advocacy and legislative affairs, with a strong focus on animal protection issues. Proficient in developing campaign materials and collaborating with stakeholders to advance legislative goals.

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Public Policy AdvocacyLegislative AffairsAnimal Welfare IssuesCampaign Material DevelopmentMicrosoft Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Public Policy ResearchLegislative AnalysisLobbying ExperienceCampaign Strategy DevelopmentReport WritingFact Sheet CreationOp-Ed DevelopmentTalking Points PreparationMedia EngagementVolunteer Organization

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailSelf-MotivatedAbility to Multitask

Industry Keywords

Animal ProtectionPuppy MillsLocal PolicymakingLegislative ProcessesElected Officials Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and/or assist on state and local legislative efforts by providing information, public speaking engagements, garnering endorsements from elected officials and supporters, organizing volunteers, speaking to media, and phone banking
Lobby elected officials and testify to government committees to encourage positive animal-welfare legislation and ordinances or oppose harmful legislation
Collaborate with State Directors to develop and implement tactics advancing animal protection practices in respective states
Develop campaign materials including reports, fact sheets, op-eds, talking points, and online materials supporting or explaining legislation
Provide initial analysis of legislation to determine impact on campaign goals and submit legislation for APL review
Collect, organize, and maintain information regarding laws, ordinances, and legislative efforts
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Law, Public Policy, or a related field or equivalent work experience required
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in public policy advocacy, public policy research, or legislative affairs required
Experience working on animal welfare issues, specifically puppy mills, a plus
Experience lobbying is a plus
Strong knowledge and understanding of public policy advocacy and research
Working knowledge of local policymaking, structure, and legislative processes
Must be willing and able to travel
Must be willing and able to work outside normal business hours on occasion
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and commitment to excellence demonstrated by the delivery of quality and timely outcomes
Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member in a team environment
Strong interest in animal protection issues required