Program Manager – Puppy Mill Initiative

ASPCA

Program Manager for Puppy Mill Initiative at ASPCA coordinating advocacy efforts against commercial breeding. Working with multiple teams to support legislation and education initiatives on puppy mills.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $37 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and communication skills to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences. Proficient in project coordination and content development, with a focus on public policy and advocacy efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreePublic Policy ExperienceStrong Research SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyContent Development

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Hard Skills

Research AnalysisContent DevelopmentProject CoordinationLegislation MonitoringInformation Tracking

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingCreative ThinkingCollaborationMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAirtableCanva

Industry Keywords

AdvocacyEducationAwareness CampaignsPuppy MillsPolicy Efforts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop materials including fact sheets, letters of support, talking points, action alerts, reports and other content in support of policy efforts
Draft educational and timely communications about puppy mills for ASPCA website, social and email.
Request and analyze public records, published research and industry reports
Support development external and internal presentations and memos
Contribute to planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of team’s projects and outcomes
Monitor state and federal legislation, regulations, agency actions, and key legal cases; identify relevant developments and share timely updates with internal stakeholders.
Maintain information tracking systems and databases to support internal planning, organization, and coordination.
Maintain and update progress against department goals
Respond to external and internal inquiries
Perform administrative tasks as needed or other functions as might be required for Puppy Mill Initiative

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant working experience, required
3 years working (including academic study) in public policy, advocacy, education, research and content development, and awareness campaigns or other related fields required
Strong research skills
Strong communication skills – able to effectively communicate complex information simply, in writing and speaking, to diverse internal and external audiences
Analytical and creative thinking abilities
Ability to work collaboratively across departments
Strong ability to multitask and efficiently support multiple projects/campaigns at once
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Proficiency with Airtable and Canva preferred.
Ability to exemplify ASPCA’s core values and behavioral competencies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.
Flexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.