Application Guide
How to Apply for Government Relations Manager Required
at Animals Now
🏢 About Animals Now
Animals Now is an animal advocacy organization focused on improving animal welfare through legislative and policy changes. What makes them unique is their commitment to creating systemic change through government relations work rather than just awareness campaigns. Someone would want to work here if they're passionate about animal rights and want to create tangible policy impact in a mission-driven environment.
About This Role
This Government Relations Manager role involves building relationships with government officials and stakeholders to advance animal welfare legislation. You'll be responsible for developing advocacy strategies, engaging in lobbying efforts, and representing the organization's interests in policy discussions. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape legislation that affects animal welfare outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve researching upcoming legislation, preparing advocacy materials, meeting with government officials or partner organizations virtually, and developing strategies to advance animal welfare policies. You'll likely spend time analyzing political developments, coordinating with team members remotely, and preparing position papers or testimony for legislative hearings.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Animals Now Is Looking For
- Has deep experience in animal advocacy or animal welfare work (not just general nonprofit experience)
- Demonstrates proven experience in government relations, lobbying, or policy work with specific examples of legislative achievements
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills and ability to build coalitions with diverse stakeholders including government officials and partner organizations
- Shows self-motivation and ability to work independently in a remote setting while maintaining strong written and verbal communication skills
📝 Tips for Applying to Animals Now
Highlight specific animal welfare legislation you've worked on or influenced in previous roles
Demonstrate your understanding of the Israeli political landscape and government structure (given the Hebrew text in the job description)
Show concrete examples of coalition-building with other organizations or stakeholders
Emphasize your ability to work independently in a remote environment with specific examples of self-directed projects
Include metrics or specific outcomes from your previous government relations work (e.g., 'successfully advocated for X bill that passed in Y year')
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with animal welfare policy and legislation', 'Examples of successful government relations work and relationship-building with officials', "Your understanding of Animals Now's mission and how your skills align with their advocacy approach", 'Your ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Animals Now's current legislative priorities and recent policy wins
- → Current animal welfare legislation being considered in relevant government bodies
- → Key government officials and committees that handle animal welfare issues
- → Other organizations Animals Now partners with in the animal advocacy space
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only general nonprofit experience but no specific animal welfare or government relations background
- Failing to demonstrate understanding of the legislative process and how to influence it
- Not showing specific examples of working independently or in remote settings despite this being a remote position
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!