Eastern Pennsylvania State Director

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead Eastern Pennsylvania initiatives: Plan, implement, and manage HAP's advocacy and programmatic efforts in Philadelphia and the surrounding region, in alignment with statewide priorities.
• Campaign strategy and execution: Develop and implement comprehensive campaign plans, including objectives, strategies, timelines, and measurable outcomes; track progress and adapt strategies as needed.
• Legislative and policy engagement: Cultivate and maintain relationships with legislators, government staff, and key decision-makers; attend meetings, conduct research, make advocacy calls, and draft correspondence and testimony as needed.
• Coalition and stakeholder development: Build and sustain relationships with local organizations, advocates, community leaders, and allied groups to strengthen regional coalitions and advance shared goals.

This role advances meaningful animal protection policy and educational campaigns through strategic advocacy, coalition building, and community engagement, creating positive change for animals in Eastern Pennsylvania.

Required skills, experience, qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and oversee advocacy or programmatic campaigns from inception through completion.
• Strong understanding of animal protection issues in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania, including the local political and advocacy landscape.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective advocacy strategies to advance policy, programmatic, or community-based goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage legislators, coalition partners, volunteers, and the general public.

Compensation: $2,250 - $2,500 per month, commensurate with experience. This position does not include benefits.

Humane Action Pennsylvania (HAP) has a proven track record of advancing meaningful animal protection policy and educational campaigns through strategic advocacy, coalition building, and community engagement.