Scotland: Landmark Victorian-era hotel on the shores of Loch Ness seeks new owner. www.heraldscotland.com/news/25175332.landmark-hote…
Thailand's new National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan is aligned to global biodiversity goals, according to UNDP. The provinces of Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan are now putting plans into action fostering biodiversity through tourism. www.undp.org/thailand/stories/nature-positive-tour…
Vietnam: The Government approves USD 2bn investment for famous Golden Bridge complex.
baodanang.vn/english/business/202505/approval-give…
Approval given to VND 52 trillion Ba Na - Suoi Mo Ecotourism and Urban Area Complex - Da Nang English- News - eNewspaper
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, on behalf of the Prime Minister, recently signed a decision to approve the investment policy to ... Da Nang…
Malaysia: warns tourists not to disturb starfish www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/tourists-warned-…
Tourists warned against touching starfish in Sabah | The Straits Times
A tourist was collecting starfish in waters off Kota Kinabalu in a viral video on social media. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Rwanda: White Rhino translocation should boost the country's safari sector. centralnews.co.za/rwanda-to-receive-70-white-rhino…
Rwanda to Receive 70 White Rhinos from South Africa in Historic Conservation Effort | Central News South Africa
Rwanda’s Akagera National Park is set to receive 70 white rhinos from South Africa later this month. This translocation marks the largest of its kind…
Oman: Nine investment projects in seven nature reserves aim to promote ecotourism with local community participation timesofoman.com/article/158239-omans-ministry-focu…
Oman's Ministry focuses on 'Sustainable Tourism' - Times of Oman
Ministry of Heritage and Tourism supports initiatives launched by the public, private, and community sectors to achieve integrated environmental, economic, social, and tourism objectives.
RIP Pepe, the philosopher-president! Like Mandela, made from a hard and rare material, Mujica went from intrepid revolutionary to open-minded democratically elected president, changing his views but preserving his humility and frugality. www.npr.org/2025/05/13/nx-s1-5288793/uruguay-jose-…
Uruguay's former President José Mujica dies at 89 : NPR
José Mujica, the charismatic former guerrilla fighter who later went on to lead Uruguay and became known as "the world's poorest president" for his austere…
In an EU where the rise of the xenophobe right also raises borders once more, wolf populations, just recovered from near extinction, are again under threat: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/opinion/europe-borders-…
UK-Spain: TTG reports that overtourism protests and angst are brushed aside by travel agents who sometimes have to convince the more anxious among elderly visitors that protests are just about 'Airbnb'. So it's business as usual in terms of demand unless something extraordinary really happens. www.ttgmedia.com/sustainability/agents-forced-to-r…
TTG - Sustainability - Agents forced to reassure 'anxious' clients about Spain after last summer's protests
Several travel agents have told TTG their clients had to be reassured about travelling to Spain this year, because of perceived anti-tourist sentiments
Republic of the Congo: An investigation by Omnia Strategy (a specialist Human Rights law firm led by Cherie Blair, hired by African Parks) following allegations (by Survival International and Mail on Sunday) of human rights abuses at Odzala National Park comitted by park guards against Baka community members, has concluded. The detailed findings and recommendations are being kept secret, however... Show more
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Position Objective:
To direct and oversee PETA’s public outreach efforts and work with activists to promote animal rights, managing personnel and strategic objectives
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Develop, manage, and oversee PETA’s public outreach efforts
• Develop, manage, and oversee PETA’s work with activists and volunteers
• Work closely with and manage and oversee the Action Team and Grassroots Protest Team managers and their staff
• Oversee food outreach efforts including possible food and ice cream trucks
• Work to increase the frequency and effectiveness of PETA's work with volunteers and activists
• Seek out and develop new efforts to work with activists to further push PETA’s campaigns into spotlight and the public consciousness
• Strategize ways to increase our effectiveness in recruiting and developing activists and volunteers to support our campaigns
• Ensure that PETA builds and strengthens its relationships with activists
• Ensure that PETA provides the best guidance for activists who want to help animals
• Oversee all communication with activists, review emails, E-News, text, and more
• Analyze the effectiveness of PETA's activist efforts and suggest improvements in order to maximize their impact
• Represent PETA’s campaigns work to the general public
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
• Minimum of 10 years experience working on outreach or grassroots campaigns
• Minimum of 5 years management experience
• Extensive knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Demonstrated effective supervisory or leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a professional and personable manner
• Demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and work independently
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to take initiative and follow through
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, work with minimal direct oversight, and meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Support for PETA's philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization