Officer, Shareholder Strategy – Corporate Governance

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Coordinator for PETA’s shareholder work in corporate responsibility and advocacy across various sectors. Engage with corporations to advance animal rights initiatives and secure investments.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate PETA’s shareholder work
  • Draft and present select shareholder questions and resolutions at annual meetings of major corporations at annual shareholder meetings of major corporations
  • Secure support for our efforts from major institutional investors, endowments, and pension funds
  • Establish relationships with humane investing groups and organizations
  • Research the animal and environmental guidelines that are being enforced by major corporations
  • Research past proxies and voting histories of institutional shareholders on issues related to animals and other issues
  • Assess our shareholder efforts to advance PETA’s work
  • Research SEC procedures, deadlines, and information specific to each company's shareholder meeting(s)
  • Maintain records of companies in which we own stock; eligibility to attend meetings, present questions, and submit resolutions; liaise with our broker and investment firm on all matters related to PETA’s shareholder work
  • Travel as needed to fulfill job responsibilities
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:

  • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of two years of previous experience in corporate advocacy, finance, corporate governance, or corporate governance
  • Demonstrated ability to employ logical reasoning for shareholder work
  • Proficiency with AI tools, such as CoPilot
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns
  • Demonstrated exceptional skills in critical thinking, organization, written and verbal communication, and presentation.
  • Demonstrated research skills, including literature reviews, data synthesis, and data analysis
  • Willingness to receive and implement feedback
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively, communicate across all levels of an organization, and prioritize team success
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
  • Professional appearance
  • Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
  • Commitment to the objectives of the organization