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Join the Mercy For Animals Board of Directors

Transform the food system. End animal suffering.

Remote in the United States

Mercy For Animals aims to end industrial animal agriculture by constructing a just and sustainable food system. We envision a world where animals are respected, protected, and free.
 

As a leading farmed animal advocacy organization, we know that achieving this goal requires a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment—one that welcomes and sparks new perspectives and innovative ideas. If you are passionate about our mission, driven to make a big impact for animals, and eager to be part of a dedicated team, join us! 

Are you ready to help construct a compassionate food system and end the exploitation of animals for food?

We currently seek two exceptional leaders to join our board of directors. As a global organization at the forefront of farmed animal protection, Mercy For Animals is looking for mission-driven individuals who can provide strategic guidance, expertise, and leadership as we scale our impact around the world.

About This Opportunity

This is a volunteer leadership role for visionary individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in one of the world’s most pressing issues. You’ll help create a dynamic five-member board that provides strategic and financial oversight and guidance to an organization that conducts groundbreaking undercover investigations, makes plant-based eating easier and more accessible, works to eliminate the cruelest farming practices, advocates at the UN for better treatment of farmed animals, and partners with farmers and other organizations to build a better food system from the ground up.

You Will Do Invaluable Work

Strategic Leadership

  • Guide long-term strategy and organizational planning
  • Review performance against mission-critical metrics
  • Ensure alignment with Mercy For Animals’ mission

Ambassadorship and Advocacy

  • Leverage your network to open doors for funding and partnerships
  • Represent Mercy For Animals at industry conferences and movement-related events
  • Attend our events and help build community connections

Governance and Oversight

  • Provide financial oversight and approve annual budgets
  • Support executive team development and succession planning
  • Ensure organizational accountability and risk management

Commitment

Time Investment: Members serve about 70 hours per year, including the following:

  • Four quarterly board meetings (one in-person, three virtual)
  • Attendance at one event annually
  • Strategic consultations and mentoring
  • Networking and relationship building

Term: Members commit to a three-year term, renewable up to three consecutive terms.

Who We’re Looking For

Essential Qualities:

  • Mission alignment: passion for ending animal suffering and creating a compassionate food system
  • Strategic thinking: proven experience in strategy development and execution
  • Leadership excellence: track record of building and leading successful organizations
  • Movement experience: connections within the animal protection community or related social justice movements
  • Cultural fit: high emotional intelligence; collaborative spirit; and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Specific Expertise Sought:

  • Human resources and people leadership: experience building high-performing teams, developing organizational culture, and scaling talent strategies
  • Branding, marketing, and storytelling: proven track record in brand development, digital marketing, content strategy, and compelling narrative creation that drives engagement and action
  • Organizational scaling: hands-on experience rapidly growing organizations, including with operational systems, international expansion, and managing growth challenges
  • Connections and background: international experience; connections with influential stakeholders and potential major donors; or a background in corporate engagement, legal, or social impact work

People Especially Encouraged to Apply:

  • Leaders who represent diversity, such as in ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or geographic location
  • Professionals with international experience, particularly in markets where Mercy For Animals seeks expansion
  • Individuals with experience promoting social justice
  • Those with connections to communities involved in effective altruism, corporate responsibility, or policy advocacy

Why Join Our Board?

Meaningful Impact: Help shape strategy for an organization that’s fundamentally changing how society treats animals.

Global Reach: Guide work that spans multiple countries and affects millions of animals.

Dynamic Organization: Join during a period of significant growth and strategic evolution.

Exceptional Team: Work alongside committed board members and a world-class executive team.

Movement Leadership: Be at the forefront of one of the most important social justice movements of our time.

Selection Process

Our thorough selection process includes the following:

  • Application review against board criteria
  • Interviews with current board members and executive team
  • Reference checks
  • Signing of confidentiality and conflict-of-interest agreements

Ready to Make a Difference?

Application Details

We consider traditional and nontraditional qualifications and carefully review each application, resume, and cover letter. To ensure fairness in the hiring process, we ask that all applicants refrain from submitting materials that are generated entirely by artificial intelligence tools. We recognize that such tools can be useful in refining tone, grammar, and clarity, but please ensure that your materials reflect your personal experience, qualifications, and authentic voice.  

If you’re excited about using your skills, experience, and network to help create a world where animals are treated with compassion and respect, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in joining the Mercy For Animals board, your relevant experience, and how you would contribute to our mission.

Questions? Contact people operations at pops@mercyforanimals.org.

Financial Commitment

While there is no minimum donation requirement, board members are expected to make a personal financial contribution at a level that is meaningful to them. Board members also help identify and facilitate connections with potential major donors.

Travel and lodging expenses for mandatory board functions are covered by Mercy For Animals.

Our Commitment to You

Mercy For Animals is an equal opportunity employer and a globally minded organization. We are committed to the principles of equity and justice, and our culture celebrates authenticity—enabling every team member to shine. All employment decisions are based solely on individual qualifications, job needs, and job requirements, and potential team members of every color, orientation, age, gender, origin, veteran status, and ability are encouraged to apply. We strive to include candidates from historically marginalized communities and those from or in communities impacted by environmental, social, and economic injustice. Please let us know if you have a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process.

Come as you are, and help us transform our society and construct a truly compassionate food system.

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