Executive Project Coordinator at PETA – Norfolk, Virginia

Position Objective:

To develop and manage key projects, providing a wide range of high-level support to PETA’s Principal to forward total animal liberation

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate, develop, track, and execute key projects and leadership priorities

• Collaborate with others to help them execute projects

• Review project requirements, create detailed plans, timelines, and budgets for projects ensuring that work is completed

• Delegate tasks to staff in multiple departments and supervise their progress, alert the Principal to any problems

• Conduct research on a wide range of topics

• Manage and organize multiple projects through various stages simultaneously

• Conduct analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of projects

• Travel as necessary for related matters

• Professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the president

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• Minimum of one year of project coordination experience

• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects

• Exceptional written and verbal professional communication skills

• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns

• Demonstrated superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

• Proven project management skills

• Proven effective research skills

• Proven ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and decision making

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems, identify opportunities, and take an active approach to responsibilities

• Proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record

• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle

• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Application Deadline:

Applications for this position will be accepted until February 22, 2026.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.