Administrative Assistant - Laboratory Investigations Department

Description Position Objective To provide a wide range of support to the Laboratory Investigations Department Primary Responsibilities and Duties • Assist Laboratory Investigations Department staff members with administrative tasks • Assist with all divisions within the Department, as needed • Coordinate projects with other departments, including production, finance, and media tasks • Manage the Department's public info email inbox; Draft responses to various inquiries about animal testing • Schedule meetings and prepare ledgers • Represent the Laboratory Investigations Department to the public • Perform online research projects in support of department staff • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor Requirements • Minimum of two years of college coursework • Two years of experience in an office setting • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including CoPilot • Working knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns • Proven effective written and verbal communication skills • Proven ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy • Demonstrated effective research skills • Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times • Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle • Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues • Commitment to the objectives of the organization The hourly pay range for this position is $16.00 - $21.65. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work. A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here. Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted until July 9, 2026. We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate. Apply To This Job