Animal Protection Institute Employment Opportunity

The Animal Protection Institute seeks to achieve equal opportunity for all staff members as articulated by federal, state and local laws. API actively seeks to recruit individuals without regard to race, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age or physical characteristics. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, training, promotion, transfer, job benefits, pay, and dismissal.

Each year, API participates in the Management Center's "Wage and Benefit Survey of Northern California Nonprofit Organizations." The results of the survey are used by API to provide competitive compensation and benefits for all of our employees.

The Animal Protection Institute (API) is a national animal advocacy nonprofit organization founded in 1968 and headquartered in Sacramento, CA. API advocates for the protection of animals from cruelty and exploitation through enforcement/legislative actions, litigation, investigations, advocacy campaigns, public awareness, and direct action. API has a full-time staff of nineteen, five field representatives, and an annual budget of $2.3 million. API also operates the Texas Snow Monkey Sanctuary, a 186-acre facility for over 400 rescued primates located in Dilley, Texas.

The following position is currently available at API's Sacramento Headquarters:

MANAGING EDITOR/WRITER

Responsibilities:

· Serve as Managing Editor of Animal Issues, a 32 page quarterly magazine. Direct planning meetings and copy assignments. Develop two feature articles per issue, primarily from outside writers. Edit all copy and write appropriate articles.
· Write nine Bulletins (brief action alert newsletters) each year. Direct planning meetings and collect factual information from program staff.
· Develop direct mail fund-raising materials with the Executive Director.
· Edit or write news releases, action alerts, fact sheets, annual report, brochures, reports, comment letters, and other appropriate written communications.
· Work with Creative Services Director to coordinate content with design and production schedules for all publications.
· Keep abreast of current animal rights issues, API program activities, and progress on API campaigns.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced preparation in editing, writing, or journalism.
· Experience in writing, editing, and publication management required. Demonstrated writing skills are required.
· Background with a nonprofit advocacy organization and knowledge of animal protection/rights issues is essential.
· Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
· Ability to work in a team environment.

Reports To: Executive Director

Compensation: Open, DOE; excellent benefits.

To Apply: Please send resume by July 8, 2002 to:

Alan H. Berger, Executive Director
Animal Protection Institute
1122 "S" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
PHONE: 916-447-3085 ext. 211
FAX: 916-447-3070