Owa Latin America Membership Lead

**WHO WE ARE**:
**YOUR OPPORTUNITY**:
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a program of The Humane League, is a global coalition of approximately 90 animal protection organizations across 70+ countries united in a common goal: to end the abuse of chickens worldwide. For the past several years, we have focused our efforts on eliminating battery cages by securing cage-free policies from major retailers, restaurants, and manufacturers. OWA groups share tactics and resources to secure as many wins for animals as possible, specializing in institutional campaigning that can be tailored to our members' unique circumstances and challenges.

This is a full-time, remote position. This position requires domestic and international travel, equivalent to 3 or more trips per year, and requires a valid, up-to-date passport. To enable collaboration with other global team members, you may be required to work occasional hours outside of 9am - 5pm, depending on your time zone. More details can be provided at the interview stage.

**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Recruitment, grants, and onboarding- Research and recruit new OWA member organizations in key areas for outreach and campaigns. Conceive and execute culturally relevant recruitment tactics.
- Lead the onboarding of new OWA member groups and of new staff members joining existing OWA member groups in Latin America.
- Attend check-ins as needed with the Sr. OWA Latin America Manager, OWA Grant Lead, and Latin American OWA members to encourage accountability.
- Member relations and support- Ensure that OWA member groups in Latin America have the support and resources they need, addressing questions, comments, and concerns in a timely manner.
- Empower groups to advance institutional cage-free work.
- Mobilize OWA groups around global and regional cage-free campaigns. Work with THL's Global Campaigns team to communicate campaign plans and updates to each member group in Latin America.
- Lead the development of goals and content for the biennial OWA Latin America Regional Summit, and assist the OWA Training & Events Specialist with logistics of the event.
- Streamline communication between OWA groups in Latin America by coordinating meetings and webinars and managing communication channels such as Slack and WhatsApp.
- Coordinate support and bonding opportunities for groups in Latin America. Facilitate team building calls, and recognize groups for their accomplishments via OWA communication platforms.
- Represent The Humane League and the Open Wing Alliance at international conferences and networking events.

In addition to the above essential job duties, other duties may be assigned as business needs arise. These may include non-essential, marginal job duties.

**REQUIRED SKILLS**:

- **Leadership**:Demonstrated ability to guide, support, and motivate others. Drives project success and seeks out opportunities to take on leadership roles. Supports training efforts, developing and delivering training sessions and ensuring clear communication and understanding.
- **Problem Solving and Decision Making**: Ability to independently resolve problems and make decisions, demonstrating sound judgment and adherence to organizational policies. Provides recommendations and justifications for decisions, contributing to effective task and project management. Identifies recurring issues and suggests improvements. Safeguards confidential information and performs with a high level of discretion and integrity.
- **Initiative, Adaptability, and Proactivity**: Self-directed, ambitious, and comfortable taking initiative. Makes use of available resources and consults other staff members when appropriate. Takes on additional responsibilities independently, seeking out challenges and opportunities for growth. Ability to shift priorities effectively in response to changing circumstances and project requirements.
- **Verbal and Written Communication**: Fluency in Spanish and English, with the ability to accurately translate written materials and oral communication when needed. Communicates clearly and effectively with a variety of stakeholders across various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Comfortable with public speaking, with the ability to represent The Humane League and the Open Wing Alliance in a positive and diplomatic manner at conferences and events. Explains ideas clearly and concisely and drafts well-organized reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- **Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills**: Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with a track record of effective external partnerships and the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders across various cultures. Ability to facilitate conflict resolution and optimize collaboration between OWA groups. Actively supports team goals, contributes valuable ideas, and assists colleagues to ensure team success.
- **Organization and Project Management**: Ability to manage a variety of simultaneous tasks and projects, prioritizing