Beyond The Lies Volunteers

Hiring: Beyond The Lies California Tour Crew Member

Position Objective: To operate Compassion Over Killing’s Beyond The Lies Tour, engaging the public in vegan video outreach, and reducing the number of animals raised for food.

Terms of Employment: Full-time, $12.50/hour, travel to and from tour paid for by COK, temporary. October-November.

Reports to: Beyond The Lies Program Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

Engaging the public through Pay-Per-View video outreach 5 days/week for up to 8 hours/day possibly including weekends and/or evenings.
Actively and enthusiastically recruiting viewers to watch the Beyond The Lies video.
Engaging in constructive conversations with individuals after they have viewed the video.
Being an empathetic, cooperative Crew Member.
Training local volunteers at events when available.
Taking photos and video (during events & at other times) for BTL social media.
Posting updates to Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Coordinating with Program Coordinator on repairing equipment as needed.
Driving between event locations.
Maintaining financial records of all spending.

Qualifications:

Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
Applicant must be authorized to work in the US.
Applicant must pass a background check.
A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Willingness and ability to drive 6+ hours.
Commitment to the objectives of the organization; knowledgeable about veganism and farming issues.
Previous experience in advocacy preferred.
Strong work ethic, team player, and drive to succeed.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to think creatively and strategically as well as learn quickly.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
A smartphone with internet access.
Ability to work outside for 8 hours in varying weather conditions.
Ability to live in incredibly small living quarters with others.
Ability to maintain a clean living environment.

Questionnaire / Application * Note: all fields are required

1. Full legal name:*
2. Current city and state of residence:*
3. Email address:*
4. Phone number:*
5. Are you 18 or older?*
- Yes
- No
6. Are you legally allowed to work in the United States?*
- Yes
- No
7. Do you have a valid US drivers license and a clean driving record?*
- Yes
- No
8. Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If Yes, please explain.*
Note: While this is not necessarily a disqualifying factor we do run background checks on all staff before hiring.
9. How did you hear about the tour?*
10. Please briefly describe any relevant work, volunteer opportunities, education, and/or grassroots activism experience you’ve had and can offer to the Beyond The Lies tour.*
Note: We are looking for activists who are comfortable speaking with a variety of people about veganism.
11. What does your veganism mean to you? Please briefly describe your path towards a vegan lifestyle.*
12. Are you comfortable in a shared living situation (i.e. with same gender/different gender and multiple individuals)?*
- Yes
- No
13. Please describe any experience you’ve had in shared living situations, especially with people of different backgrounds and lifestyles.*
Note: Touring with Beyond The Lies will require living in very close quarters with another activist.
14. Please describe and elaborate on any experience you’ve had participating in physically rigorous activity.*
Note: Events require being on your feet for several hours, often in direct sun.
15. Please describe any experience you’ve had multi-tasking in a work environment.*
Note: Crew members must be able to balance and prioritize multiple tasks in the midst of busy events.
16. Please describe any experience driving large vehicles.*
Note: The tour vehicle is a large Dodge ProMaster van, applicants must feel comfortable driving the tour vehicle.
17. Do you have experience and/or skills related to social media engagement?*
Note: Employees are required to contribute to various social media platforms to share the tour’s successes.
18. Please name one activist you look up to and why.*
19. Please state one book, article, or blog you read or follow and how you were affected by it.*
20. What do you hope to gain from your experience on the Beyond The Lies tour?*
21. Please list at least one professional reference*
Note: please include name, title/relation, email address, and phone number.
22. Attach your cover letter and resume*
Accepted file types: pdf.
Note: PDF only. You can convert a Word doc to a PDF here