FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

We are seeking a proactive and diligent Communications strategist to join our Engagement Department and lead efforts to align our campaigns and other projects with organisational objectives and enhance engagement. You’ll play a vital role in a during an exciting time in our evolution ensuring we develop integrated communications strategies that help FOUR PAWS exploit the full potential of our work and campaigns, ensuring all our stakeholders, both internal and external, have been considered and that our outreach, influence and engagement across multiple channels is strengthened.

Your role will be to work with all the Engagement Department units – external relations (media engagement, ambassador relations and external stakeholder management), digital engagement, research and investigations, and animal health and husbandry functions – to devise ambitious and compelling communications strategies that are supported by scientific rigour and data-driven insights. Your work will mainly be focused on supporting animal welfare campaign delivery and rescue missions, but also other projects where needed. You’ll be working not only within our department but also with our campaigns, advocacy, fundraising, creative and other departments to ensure integrated planning and delivery. Your role is pivotal in driving collaboration and effective strategising.

Your contribution will be

• Developing, writing, coordinating and overseeing the execution of communications strategies, plans and projects in support of organisational goals and to drive engagement across of an array of audiences
• Liaising closely with colleagues across the entire Engagement Department and the wider organisation to plan and develop communications activity to exploit full potential and maximise engagement with and impact​ of FOUR PAWS work, campaigns and projects
• Representing the Engagement function in project and campaigns planning groups/ project core teams, leading on the development of communications/engagement strategies to support campaign and project delivery; working closely with the Studio to brief in campaign creative needs and co-create messaging
• Ensuring close alignment with fundraising objectives to help drive donations and wider support​
• Offering insights, analysis and advice on communications strategy, stakeholder engagement and other publicity opportunities; guiding, supporting and mentoring colleagues as needed
• Contribute to risk assessments to anticipate issues, and the planning and implementing of crisis communications responses
• Establishing metrics and evaluating KPIs to inform analysis and decision-making

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Significant experience in a strategic communications role, ideally within an international charity communications, social change campaigning, marketing and/or research setting
• Detailed knowledge of all communications functions as well as general familiarity with campaigning, marketing, brand, creative and/or research methods and techniques
• Fluent spoken and written English language skills; additional language skills are a plus
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including diplomacy, patience and tenacity; familiarity with working within an international environment
• Proven ability to think strategically, articulate strategy and differentiate strategy from tactics
• Very strong organisational and time-management skills, with superior attention to detail
• Proficiency in relevant software mainly within the Microsoft 365 suite
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A multinational team
• Flexible working times with the option of partial remote work
• An animal-friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant work environment 
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Wiener Linien annual ticket (or partial contribution to Klima Ticket) and pension fund after probationary period
• PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your 25 days of annual leave
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday
• The yearly gross salary range for this position is 54,000 - 59,000 EUR (full-time base, consisting of 14 payments) according to our internal compensation scheme

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries! 

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment. 

Apply with your CV in English today.

Application deadline: 30st of September, 2025