Communications Specialist (m/f/d)

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

• Managing communication challenges during crisis situations, ensuring consistent messaging and adherence to organisational policies
• Collaborating with leadership, external stakeholders, legal and programmes teams to develop communication strategies that protect the organisation’s reputation
• Preparing press releases, statements, and talking points for spokespersons during crises.
• Guiding the development and implementation of preventive Issue Communication measures and processes
• Developing and conducting staff training on crisis protocols and media engagement
• Analysing and improving crisis communication efforts, providing recommendations for improvement, preparing reports as needed
• Monitoring news and social media to identify emerging issues and trends related to animal welfare and providing insights for proactive communication
• Leading and supporting inter- and cross-departmental communication projects, such as FOUR PAWS Glossary, International Calendar, Annual Report and Sanctuaries Newsletter
• Contributing to the development of internal communication activities, including intranet content, events, and supporting Line Manager with special assignments

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
• Several years of experience in crisis communications, preferably in the non-profit sector
• Strong understanding of animal welfare issues and the ability to communicate them effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with a keen attention to detail
• Proven ability to work efficiently in crisis situations and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in project management
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, multinational environment
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• Being part of a multinational team
• Flexible working times, hybrid working model with the option of partial remote work
• A dog-friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant work environment
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Wiener Linien annual ticket (or partial contribution to Klima Ticket) and pension fund after probationary period
• PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your 25 days of annual leave
• Maternity leave cover, contract limited to 1 year with the possibility of extension upon mutual agreement
• The yearly gross salary range for this position is EUR 46,000 - EUR 51,000 (full-time base, consisting of 14 payments) according to our internal compensation scheme

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in English today.

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact careers@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.