By joining the WTF team as Regional Support Lead, you will make a real difference for animals and their advocates by helping us build resilient communities and a large network of skilled and well-supported volunteers! Organisation: We The Free Role type: Contractor Location: Remote (based in South East Asia) Hours: 10-20 hours per week Pay: Varies by region Posting date: December 15th, 2024 Closing date: We will shortlist applications on the 1st and 15th of every month until the positions are filled.   About We The Free We The Free (WTF) is a passionate animal rights organization dedicated to promoting veganism and ending animal agriculture. Mission Statement: Empowering a global community of advocates to facilitate powerful conversations and actions about veganism and animal rights Vision Statement: "We see a future where animals are cherished individuals whose legal rights and personal freedoms are not just recognized, but fiercely defended.”   Position Overview The Regional Support Lead (RSL) is a vital position at We The Free, responsible for supporting and empowering activists, teams, and groups within their assigned region to maximize their impact in advocating for animal rights and veganism. Acting as a bridge between the global leadership team and local volunteers, the RSL ensures effective communication, provides training and resources, and fosters a supportive, collaborative community. This role is instrumental in maintaining the health and growth of We The Free’s grassroots activism network while upholding its mission and values.   Skills Profile Essential Skills and Attributes: Leadership and Team Management: Ability to inspire, guide, and manage diverse teams effectively. Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to connect with activists and global team members. Organizational Skills: Proficient in managing multiple tasks, projects, and priorities within deadlines. Conflict Resolution: Skilled in resolving disputes and fostering harmonious team dynamics. Cultural Competency: Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences within the assigned region. Problem-Solving: Ability to think creatively and address challenges proactively. Digital Literacy: Competence with tools such as Discord, Google Workspace, and project management software. Knowledge of Animal Rights and Vegan Advocacy: Familiarity with key concepts and strategies related to vegan activism. Desirable Skills: Experience in public speaking or facilitation. Event planning and coordination expertise. Basic knowledge of social media platforms for outreach and engagement.   Responsibilities Support and Training Provide guidance and resources to local activists and teams to improve campaign effectiveness. Deliver training sessions on outreach techniques, leadership, and movement-building strategies. Foster the development of emerging leaders within the region. Communication and Coordination Act as the primary point of contact between regional teams and the global leadership. Ensure timely communication of updates, events, and initiatives. Promote collaboration between activists and groups within the region. Event and Campaign Support Assist in organizing and executing regional outreach events, including the 3 Minute Movie Challenge. Collaborate with local teams to align activities with We The Free’s mission and goals. Monitoring and Reporting Track the progress of regional campaigns and provide regular updates to global leadership. Collect feedback from activists to identify areas for improvement and resource needs. Community Building Cultivate a supportive, inclusive, and connected activist community in the region. Address conflicts or challenges in teams, fostering solutions that strengthen team dynamics. Representation Represent We The Free at regional events, conferences, and partner organization meetings. Act as an ambassador for the organization, promoting its mission and values. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the global animal rights movement by fostering growth, collaboration, and empowerment within a regional network of passionate activists.   Travel A valid passport and permission to travel are essential for this role. You must be able to travel several times per year within your region to represent We The Free (WTF) at events, trainings, and meetings, ensuring strong regional presence and engagement. Additionally, you are required to travel internationally at least once per year to attend the annual strategy review, where global team members come together to align on goals and priorities. The ability to travel confidently and reliably is crucial to fulfilling the responsibilities of this position.   Non-pay Benefits: We realize that pay isn’t the only important thing when deciding where to apply your talents. Here are some of the other important benefits you will gain by joining our team: Impact - play an integral role in the fastest growing animal rights non-profit in the world, and support thousands of advocates to reach more non-vegans than ever before with our crucial vegan message. Cause - WTF is a project of passion for every single member of our team - be a part of something special! Community - WTF is an awesome place to work, where you will be valued and form strong interpersonal bonds with our global team. Remote Working - with no lengthy office commute you will be able to work from home, from anywhere in the world. Remote Working Allowance - a small annual bonus to contribute towards remote working costs, such as office equipment, wifi, and electricity, ensuring you can work comfortably from anywhere. Attend an Annual Strategy Retreat - It's an opportunity to connect, learn, and strategise as a team. We will cover essential travel and accommodation. Purpose and Wellbeing Allowance - Dedicate 10% of your working time to vegan activism, personal projects, or self-care. This allowance will intentionally support you to take time each week for passion and personal growth. WTF Team-Wide Trainings - We source and provide professional training for our team. Professional Development - Want to take a specialist training course? Apply for discretionary funding to advance your skills and career. Mentorship Program - Discuss your mentorship needs during annual reviews. We provide tailored support to help you grow and succeed in your role. Annual 3% Inflationary Uplift - We will uplift compensation rates by 3% each January to keep roughly in line with inflation.   Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement Be your authentic self. Diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just words on our website, these concepts have been an integral part of our organization’s strategy since day one. We are against all forms of discrimination, bullying, and harassment. We are respectful and inclusive toward individuals of any race, gender, species, culture, age, sexual orientation, disability, religious and political affiliation. Our policies and processes are designed to actively oppose inequities. Creating a culture that promotes and celebrates a diverse and inclusive movement isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also smart. To achieve our mission and cultivate a vegan world, we need a resilient and representative movement that is sustainably free to focus more of our efforts on helping animals.   How to Apply If you are passionate about advancing veganism and fostering effective community advocacy, you are just who we are looking for! Fill out the application form below with all your information and our recruitment team will get in touch with you via email shortly.   Apply Now We do not accept AI-written applications! We screen all applications for AI-generated content, if you submit an AI-generated application we will automatically reject your application.