Undercover Investigator, Germany

Animal Equality is looking for an Undercover Investigator. As an independent contractor working closely with Animal Equality's Investigations Department, you will carry out field research that supports the organization's strategic plan of advancing farmed animal protections globally. Responsibilities include documenting the conditions of animals raised for human consumption and providing compelling evidence for legal advocacy, public awareness, and corporate campaigns.

• Conduct observational research into the conditions of farmed animals as assigned by the International Director of Investigations, following all organizational protocols to maintain high evidentiary standards and ensure timely and high-quality results
• Provide input on opportunities related to animal cruelty in German agricultural facilities
• Conduct online research and develop profiles of facilities housing animals throughout Germany
• Gather information related to corporate misconduct, and environmental and animal welfare violations as necessary
• Review footage and produce daily investigative logs while conducting observational field research
• Cooperate with solicitors, prosecutors, law enforcement, and other relevant Governmental enforcement agencies
• Testify at hearings and court proceedings, as needed
• Preserve confidentiality regarding all sensitive investigation matters
• Ensure timely submission of all investigative materials
• Provide verbal/electronic updates to Animal Equality regarding case activity on a daily basis
• Maintain strict compliance with German law

• Full alignment with Animal Equality's mission and culture principles
• Ability to work independently while socially isolated and in harsh conditions
• Comfortable working menial jobs for long hours in an agricultural setting while exposed to dead and dying animals, blood, feces, poor air quality, extreme noise levels, and other such conditions
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience with animals farmed for human consumption preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours and days, including weekends
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment
• Extensive travel for long periods of time - 2-4 months per assignment, multiple assignments per year
• Sincere commitment to work in support of the organization's programs, goals, and objectives
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance when representing Animal Equality during work-related interactions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Strong working knowledge of animal agricultural issues
• Resident of Germany with authorization to work
• Fluency in English and German preferred, but English not required
• Current motor vehicle license

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Apply through the Animal Equality careers page.