Employment Opportunities
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The Animal Legal Defense Fund offers a list of our current employment opportunities plus additional opportunities at various law firms and non-profit organizations across the country.
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Opportunities at the Animal Legal Defense Fund
Executive Director
Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) and Texas Humane Network
Remote, Texas
The Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN)’s mission is to promote the humane treatment of animals through legislation, education, and advocacy. Since 1975, THLN has solidified itself as the only Texas-based mainstream organization that follows no national agenda, only what’s good for Texas and its animals. Our IRS status as a 501(c)(4) allows us to be political animal advocates by lobbying and working with our representatives to fix and strengthen Texas’s animal laws, as well as defeating bad legislation that would harm animals. See thln.org for more information.
The Texas Humane Network was established in 2020 as the sister organization to THLN. Texas Humane Network is a 501(c)(3) organization created to provide training and educational programs that promote the humane treatment of animals and the enforcement of animal laws statewide. See texashumanenetwork.org for more information.
Location: Remote, must be located in Texas
Reports To: Board of Directors
Status: Full-time employee, Exempt
Position Overview
The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive of the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) and the Texas Humane Network (the “Organizations”). The ED is responsible for leading the Organizations’ strategic visions, overseeing legislative advocacy efforts, overseeing educational and training programs, and ensuring financial sustainability. This role requires a high-energy leader who can strategize on legislative efforts to meet the organization’s priorities, navigate the Texas Legislature, build diverse coalitions, and mobilize grassroots supporters (for THLN) and strategically identify and create educational and training opportunities to ensure statewide enforcement of the laws and promote the humane treatment of animals (for Texas Humane Network).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; JD, MPA, or related advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years in executive leadership, preferably in a nonprofit or political environment.
- Understanding of the Texas Legislative process and the political landscape of Texas.
- Exceptional public speaking and persuasive writing skills.
- A demonstrated passion for animal welfare and the protection of animals through the law.
Work Environment:
- Travel: Moderate travel throughout Texas for donor meetings and chapter events.
- Pace: High-intensity during the Texas Legislative Session (January–June of odd-numbered years), requiring long hours and rapid response capabilities.