Data & Insights Lead

The Humane League

8h•Remote

About The Position

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed around the world. At THL, how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food. YOUR OPPORTUNITY The Humane League is seeking a tenacious, self-motivated, and organized individual who is passionate about our mission and has the drive to create progressive change for millions of farmed animals. The Data & Insights Lead is part of THL’s Research & Insights department and will be responsible for building out data to guide our corporate campaign and alliance strategies. As an applied researcher, you will create and refine structures and processes that will enable the entire team to effectively find, store, and evaluate corporate and industry data. The primary focus of this position is to optimize THL’s data-driven insights and processes, develop and organize the structure of our information storage, and lead the fulfillment of research needs to guide our corporate campaign and alliance work. This position requires extensive research and close collaboration with internal colleagues, members of the Open Wing Alliance (our global coalition of animal protection groups), and other organizations to inform strategic decisions for animals. While working autonomously is an important part of this role, strong collaboration and communication skills will also be paramount to your success. You will need to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment, and you must have the organizational skills needed to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently. In the first 90 days, success will include building strong contextual understanding of THL and OWA operations, independently initiating or owning a research project, and delivering clear, actionable recommendations based on your findings. Over time, you will establish yourself as a trusted resource and strategic thought partner across teams. This position reports to the Research & Insights Manager. This is a full-time, remote position. We are only able to consider applicants who reside in either the Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, and the United Kingdom and who possess work authorization in the country in which they reside. To the extent permitted by law, in order 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. This position requires domestic and international travel, equivalent to 2 or more trips per year. We will be recording a webinar hosted by Mollie Putnam, Research and Insights Manager. You can submit any questions you would like answered regarding the role or The Humane League via this form. Please submit any questions by Tuesday March 3rd. The webinar recording will be available to watch on the job posting by March 6th.

Requirements

Data Analysis: Ability to collect, organize, and analyze large quantities of data, identify trends, and generate reports. Provides colleagues with clear conclusions and data insights to inform their work. Proactively seeks out opportunities to improve data management practices.
Strategic Research: Ability to conduct thorough and credible research and analysis, including a strong understanding of research methodologies, audience, and bias. Ability to identify relevant research themes to inform our global projects, and navigate potential differences in reporting and findings.
Verbal and Written Communication: Ability to communicate technical information effectively to audiences with varying levels of scientific knowledge, adapting tone and style to different contexts to ensure understanding. Drafts well-organized reports and correspondence and delivers clear and concise presentations.
Problem Solving and Decision Making: Forward-looking thinker who anticipates needs, actively seeks opportunities, and proposes solutions. 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.
Initiative, Proactivity, and Adaptability: Self-directed, with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities independently and seek out challenges and opportunities for growth. Ability to work with ambiguous guidelines and shift priorities effectively in response to changing circumstances and project requirements. Tenacious and resourceful when navigating complex or evolving research questions.
Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Collaborates productively and confidently with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and engagement. Actively supports team goals and contributes valuable ideas. Ability to build trust, address conflicts, and adapt to changing dynamics.
Organization and Project Management: Ability to balance many simultaneous projects and tasks, prioritizing and managing time effectively. Optimizes workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements. Able to design and maintain organized systems for long-term knowledge management.
Strategic Thinking: Results-oriented, with a dedication to pursuing and achieving ambitious goals. Demonstrated understanding of organizational strategy and policies, with the ability to recognize how individual tasks align with strategic objectives. Contributes to strategic discussions and develops and implements process enhancements in line with team and organizational goals.
Global Perspective: Approaches work with a global mindset, prioritizing global impact and taking into consideration the diverse experiences of colleagues and OWA member groups across many different cultures, languages, and political systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct targeted desk research and analysis on major global food companies and supply chains to inform the department’s strategic direction, using best practices to ensure credibility. Leverage global industry data on laying hens and broiler chickens to produce actionable recommendations for our farmed animal welfare work.
Maintain and continuously improve tracking systems across food companies and the poultry industry. Organize, manage, and analyze large datasets to summarize key insights in applicable and understandable terms.
Communicate organizational impact and industry progress updates, using data and research to clearly identify strategic opportunities and areas of improvement.
Collaborate with team members within and across internal departments to coordinate on campaign targets, strategy, research, commitments, and actions.
Collaborate closely with Open Wing Alliance partners and other relevant external organizations to coordinate on research and insights.
Develop best practice training materials and deliver training to empower Open Wing Alliance members in critical data, monitoring, and reporting techniques.
Coordinate and participate in external engagements, including conferences, events, and protests as necessary.
Facilitate project team meetings, taking notes and ensuring effective communication.
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.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off
The last Friday of every month off as a THL ‘Public Holiday’ called ‘Mend Your Heart Friday’
Enhanced sick pay
Generous bereavement leave
Generous personal emergency leave
Sabbatical leave
Enhanced parental leave
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement contributions
Internet allowance