Global Corporate Relations Specialist

Summary

Join Mercy For Animals as a Global Corporate Relations Specialist and help develop and execute strategies to encourage multinational food companies to adopt animal welfare policies. This remote position, based in Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, or Romania, requires identifying and engaging with prospective outreach targets, building relationships with industry professionals, and developing outreach materials. You will track communications, collaborate with other organizations, and support global campaigns. The role also involves serving as a spokesperson at events and adhering to organizational policies. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a related field, excellent communication skills, strong research abilities, and fluency in English and one Eastern European language.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year’s professional experience in campaigning, issue advocacy, corporate affairs, supply chain management, sales, or a related area, preferably at a multinational or global level
• Understanding of the food industry and key farmed animal welfare issues
• Excellent interpersonal and written and spoken communication skills
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills
• Exceptional research skills
• Global mindedness, cultural sensitivity, and a collaborative approach
• Self-motivation, goal orientation, and a growth mindset
• Aptitude for managing challenging discussions with companies and other stakeholders concerning animal welfare policies or issues in the egg industry
• Fluency in English and at least one eastern European language (required)
• Willingness and ability to travel, both domestically and internationally
• Valid passport to meet requirements for some international travel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Commitment and openness to continued personal and organizational growth in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute effective strategies for working with the food industry to secure and implement commitments to eliminating the cruelest supply chain practices globally
• Identify, research, and propose prospective outreach targets
• Cultivate positive working relationships with food producers, industry associations, and key executives at food companies, and attend online and in-person meetings as needed
• Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and consistent outreach materials that comply with internal legal, editorial, and messaging standards
• Track communications with companies and share updates with supervisor
• Work with other nonprofit organizations to foster solid relationships and coordination between Mercy For Animals and other corporate engagement professionals
• Support global digital and in-person corporate campaign actions
• Serve as a Mercy For Animals spokesperson at events, including industry gatherings and press conferences, as needed
• Collaborate with other departments at Mercy For Animals to advance the organization’s strategic objectives
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties as assigned