Global VP of Corporate Engagement
Mercy For Animals aims to end industrial animal agriculture by constructing a just and sustainable food system. We envision a world where animals are respected, protected, and free.
As a leading farmed animal advocacy organization, we know that achieving this goal requires a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment—one that welcomes and sparks new perspectives and innovative ideas. If you are passionate about our mission, driven to make a big impact for animals, and eager to be part of a dedicated team, join us!
We currently seek a global vice president of corporate engagement to join our global team. In this role, you will develop and ensure execution of the global corporate engagement strategy, which secures the adoption and implementation of corporate policies that significantly reduce suffering for farmed animals. You will also oversee related grants as well as manage and integrate teams across multiple regions for maximum campaign impact.
You will do invaluable work:
- Provide strategic leadership and management for Mercy For Animals’ global corporate engagement program, guiding and empowering the team to achieve organizational goals
- Oversee the development of grant proposals associated with the program
- Oversee the management of secured grants, ensuring proper allocation and tracking of restricted funds to meet donor requirements and organizational objectives
- Innovate and implement effective strategies for engaging major food companies to secure meaningful animal welfare policies and more plant-forward menus and product lines
- Develop and execute strategies for ensuring implementation of corporate policies secured by the campaigns team or in coalition
- Identify high-priority regions and targets annually, focusing on areas with the greatest potential for impact
- Offer strategic support and mentorship to regional corporate engagement teams and managing directors, ensuring alignment of key metrics, tools, processes, and strategies across regions
- Facilitate cross-sharing of best practices while respecting regional autonomy in terms of specific approaches, tone, and priorities
- Work closely with the investigations, public engagement, organizing, government affairs, and development teams to ensure corporate campaigns and relations strategies harmonize with Mercy For Animals’ overall strategy
- Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with other nonprofit organizations, aligning strategies to collectively advance animal welfare improvements and plant-forward policies at major food companies
- Cultivate respectful and cordial relationships with major corporations and key executives
- Identify and proactively pursue opportunities to enhance processes, tools, metrics, and collaboration across departments and regions to drive increased organizational impact
- Partner with the development team to write grants, manage grant implementation, and meet with major donors to cultivate relationships
- Serve as a media spokesperson for Mercy For Animals as necessary
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Your qualifications will take our campaigns team to the next level:
- Minimum of five years’ experience in corporate affairs, supply chain management, corporate social responsibility, campaigning, advocacy, or a closely related area
- Exceptionally strong work ethic and drive to succeed
- Strong leadership skills
- Thorough understanding of the food industry and key farmed animal welfare issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and persuasively
- Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and relationships
- Willingness and ability to travel with moderate frequency
- Experience writing grants, managing grants, and engaging with major funders (preferred)
- Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
- Commitment to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles
About Your Team Leader
Lucas Alvarenga has spent the past decade advocating for farmed animals, with a strong focus on data-driven strategies informed by his background in marketing. Effective altruism and Buddhism heavily influence his approach and decision-making criteria. Lucas has been key in establishing programs in various departments and believes a high-level global strategy is needed to significantly reduce suffering for animals in factory farms. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, he now lives in southern Brazil with two rescued dogs.
Compensation and Benefits
Earn an annual salary of around $91,000–107,868 USD (paid by the hour), depending on qualifications. In addition to a collaborative and innovative work environment, you will be able to take part in our benefits package, including no- or low-cost health, vision, and dental insurance; generous paid time off and sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-to-dollar employer match of up to 3% of your annual earnings.
Application Details
We consider traditional and nontraditional qualifications and carefully review each application, resume, and cover letter. Feel encouraged to go outside a traditional cover letter and state how you would add to our culture; what we would gain from having you on our team; and how you align with our organizational vision, mission, and values.
Our Commitment to You
Mercy For Animals is a globally minded organization. We are committed to the principles of equity and justice, and our culture celebrates authenticity—enabling every team member to shine. All employment decisions are based solely on individual qualifications, job needs, and job requirements, and potential team members of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, veteran status, and ability are encouraged to apply. We strive to include candidates from historically marginalized communities and those from or in communities impacted by environmental, social, and economic injustice.
Come as you are, and help us transform society and construct a truly compassionate food system.