Community & Research Coordinator

About Faunalytics

Faunalytics is a nonprofit research organization that empowers animal advocates with research, insights, and strategies that maximize their effectiveness to end animal suffering. We conduct essential research, maintain an online research library, and directly support advocates and organizations in their work to save lives. The range of data we offer helps our movement understand how people think about and respond to advocacy, providing advocates with the best strategies to inspire change for animals.

We are a tight-knit, fully remote team distributed across the U.S. and Canada. We value collaboration, curiosity, and care for one another — and we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and respected.

About the Role

Faunalytics is now accepting applications for our Community & Research Coordinator role! This mid-level role sits at the intersection of research, communications, and community engagement, building strong relationships with advocates and translating research findings into practical, accessible resources that support real-world advocacy. Reporting to the Research Director, the Coordinator owns key knowledge translation and engagement initiatives and collaborates closely with the Research and Communications teams.

Responsibilities

Advocate Outreach, Strategic Support, & Community Events (75%)

Build and maintain strong relationships with advocates to increase the visibility, accessibility, and use of Faunalytics’ research:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for research-related inquiries via meetings, office hours, and email
• Facilitate twice-weekly virtual office hours, offering one-on-one guidance to advocates on research questions, data interpretation, and applying evidence to advocacy strategies
• Curate and maintain advocate-facing resource collections tailored to specific topics or audiences
• Support the Research Director and other colleagues in executing Faunalytics' 2026-2030 Strategic Initiatives 
• Engage with advocates in online spaces (e.g., movement forums and Slack communities) to support research use
• Oversee and support the Research Ambassador Project, including planning, materials creation, and guiding Ambassadors in developing research presentations tailored to key organizations.
• Engage the RECAP researcher community and track emerging collaboration opportunities
• Track and maintain advocate engagement metrics using Nimble
• Plan and support organizational events and research dissemination activities
• Help plan and execute Fauna Connections, including speaker selection and presentation support
• Represent Faunalytics at conferences and exhibitor booths (travel required 1–3 times per year)

Research Accessibility & Quality (25%)

Translate research findings into clear, accurate, and lay-friendly formats for advocate audiences:

• Review and edit research reports for clarity, accessibility, and consistency
• Produce synthesized research resources for advocates, including:
  • Factsheets
  • Toolkits
  • Blog posts
  • Infographics
  • Tactics in Practice series
• Create and deliver research presentations to advocates, funders, and other stakeholders 
• Collaborate with the Research Director and Communications Manager in creating and maintaining a project to bridge gaps between researchers and advocates 
• Support research prioritization by gathering and synthesizing advocate input through memos, pulse reports, focus groups, and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Alignment with Faunalytics’ mission and a strong commitment to animal protection
• At least 2 years of experience communicating scientific or research findings to lay audiences, or equivalent experience gained through advocacy, community engagement, or related work
• At least 2 years of experience conducting social science research, impact evaluations, or related work
• Excellent written communication skills, with a strong emphasis on clarity, accessibility, and audience-centered communication
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills, with a collaborative, low-ego approach to representing research and collective impact
• Demonstrated experience creating clear, visually engaging, and accessible resources across formats
• Fluency in English required; fluency in additional languages (particularly Spanish, Portuguese, Cantonese, or Mandarin) is a plus 
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently in a fully remote environment, with strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a small, distributed team with diverse roles, perspectives, and lived experiences
• Valid passport (or willingness to get one) and ability and willingness to travel nationally or internationally (approximately 2–3 times per year)
• Experience with tools such as Asana, Google Workspace, Nimble, Canva, Infogram, and Slack is a plus; comfort learning new tools is essential

Details

Location: Remote (U.S. or Canada) 

Please note, this is a fully remote role in the U.S. or Canada. Faunalytics is not set up administratively to hire outside these countries. While we sincerely wish we could consider candidates based elsewhere, applications from anyone based in other countries (including U.S. and Canadian citizens living in other countries) will not be considered. 

Reports to: Research Director

Employment Type: Full-time, exempt (40 hours/week)

Compensation & Benefits

The salary is approximately $64,500 USD. Salary will be determined using our compensation algorithm, which factors in cost of living in your area. 

We are committed to pay equity, transparency, and ensuring our compensation practices align with our values. Faunalytics’ compensation philosophy is designed to eliminate pay discrepancies based on factors like gender, race, or negotiation skills. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that the compensation for this role will adhere to the salary/salary range listed in this job posting.

Faunalytics offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our team. Check out more here. 

Application Timeline and Process

• Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
• Early April: Select candidates will be invited to a video interview with two Faunalytics team members. 
• April/May: Finalists will be invited to a second and final video interview with two Faunalytics team members. Finalists will also be asked to complete a short work task. Finalists who are not selected for the role will receive a small stipend for time spent on the task and final interview. 
• June: The target start date is June 1, 2026.

How to Apply

Please complete this application form and attach your resume as a PDF at the end of the form. Please do not include a headshot in your resume. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, but all applications will be processed in strict confidentiality. We sincerely thank all candidates for their time and interest.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunities

 At Faunalytics our mission is to empower the animal protection community, and that means supporting advocates from all backgrounds and walks of life. We celebrate diversity in the movement, we’re committed to promoting diversity within our organization, and we believe that animal advocacy will be stronger when equity and inclusion are priorities. We strongly encourage women, BIPOC or people of the global majority, LGBTQ+ individuals, persons living with disabilities, and people of varied national origins to apply for this position, even if you don’t meet 100% of the criteria listed above.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility is available here.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, size, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 

Our Non-Discrimination And Anti-Harassment Policy is available here.