Overview

The Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) is seeking passionate, dedicated changemakers to join its growing remote team. ALI collaborates globally to influence policy, industry, and sustainability efforts focused on reducing the suffering of aquatic animals.

Key Responsibilities

Support policy submissions and consultations with EU institutions, UN processes, and priority country-level policies.
Contribute to advisory councils, working groups, coalitions, and networks.
Develop policy-related materials linking aquatic animal welfare to climate, biodiversity, and food security.
Assist with advocacy efforts by providing feedback on standards, reports, and joint statements.
Conduct targeted research to support policy positions and advocacy strategies.
Maintain tracking systems for policy processes, consultations, and advocacy outcomes.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure policy work aligns with ALI’s strategic priorities.
Serve as the main contact point for AAA members, maintaining regular communication.
Facilitate working groups focused on priority themes, regions, or strategies.
Organize, upload, and curate resources on the Alliance’s online Resource Hub.
Support the execution of alliance campaigns and initiatives, tracking participation and milestones.
Collect and organize data on member engagement and activity outcomes.
Collaborate closely with ALI teams and external partners.
Represent ALI externally when delegated.
Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of ALI’s programs and initiatives.
Support the Managing Director in strategic planning, external engagement, and organizational development.
Coordinate across program teams to ensure alignment, reduce duplication, and maximize impact.
Lead project management efforts, implementing standards and process improvements.
Facilitate internal and external communication, ensuring timely updates and stakeholder engagement.
Support the development of briefs, presentations, and reports for external audiences.
Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and process bottlenecks, proposing solutions.

Requirements

Strong organizational, analytical, and writing skills.
Experience in policy processes, advocacy, or animal welfare.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Familiarity with international policy frameworks (EU, UN) is a plus.
Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages highly valued.
Willingness to work across EST or CET time zones.
Experience in community coordination, coalition building, or advocacy.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and digital platform management skills.
Ability to facilitate virtual meetings and manage online resources effectively.
Comfortable working independently within a remote environment.
Passionate about animal advocacy, environmental issues, or global coalition work.
Extensive experience in program management, strategic planning, or executive leadership.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects and teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Experience supporting senior leadership and managing organizational change.
Knowledge of animal advocacy, environmental policy, or related sectors preferred.
Ability to work effectively across different time zones, especially North America.