Program Manager

Reports to:

Director of Policy & Advocacy and Director of Science;

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid);

Status:

Full Time, Exempt;

Salary:

$60,800 – $64,200

Position Overview
The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) seeks a passionate and proactive Program Manager to advance our mission to end the use of animals in science through innovative education, advocacy, sanctuary and science initiatives. This position plays a critical role in supporting and implementing NAVS’ Sanctuary Program, Science Programs, including the Biology Education Advancement Program (BioLEAP), and related humane education initiatives, as well as collaborative work with our partner organization, the International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER). The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter, have strong organization and communication skills, a passion for animal advocacy, and the ability to thrive in a flexible, collaborative nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities
Sanctuary Program (50%)

Manage the ongoing sanctuary grant application process, including proposal intake, review, evaluation, approval, and reporting in Tahua, our grant management platform

Support the promotion and communication of the ASAP program and NAVS proactive support to sanctuary and animal care networks

Engage with sanctuaries for longitudinal stories of impact and perform site visits of former, current, and proposed ASAP grant recipients

Humane Science (50%)

Execute the BioLEAP and Humane Science programs to inspire students, educators, and the public to embrace humane science

Support existing IFER and NAVS programs including the Humane Science Award, IFER Fellowship, and coordinating the Science Advisory Board (SAB) meetings

Support the creation and delivery of compelling educational resources, presentations, materials, blogs, and webinars to promote humane education

Represent NAVS at national, local, and potentially international science and education conferences, at schools, and partner events (estimated 4–6 times per year)

Support landscape analysis to aid in identifying new areas of impact leading to the development and launch of new Science programs to advance human science

Help support original research on animal use, dissection alternatives, humane science education, etc.

Overall

Maintain a repository of stakeholders from all outreach; engage with stakeholders to gather stories of impact, perform external research and summarize findings

Collect, analyze, and report on program data and impact metrics to support program evaluation and reporting

Provide support for reports, presentations, and materials for NAVS leadership, funders, and external audiences

Achieve annual performance metrics tied to program impact, awareness, and engagement and contribute to the NAVS Humane Science Index

Collaborate regularly with NAVS’ Advancement, Advocacy, Science, and Digital teams to maximize program visibility and impact

Support execution of key legacy programs and support the development of new programs to promote a world where science is humane and effective for all

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, education, public policy, communications, or a related field

Experience: 3–5 years of experience in program management, advocacy, or nonprofit organizations; strong candidates with fewer years of experience but significant scientific, humane education, sanctuary, or animal advocacy expertise are encouraged to apply

Core Competencies:

Passion for animal protection and alignment with NAVS’ mission and values

Flexible and adaptable, eager to learn, innovate, and lead with compassion

Able to handle all phases of a project, from concept through final delivery

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

Comfort working independently in a remote or hybrid environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skill

Proven track record of building partnerships and collaborating with others

Confident public speaker and presenter

Solutions‑oriented

Able to travel up to 10%

National Anti-Vivisection Society
Working to end the exploitation of animals used in science.

NAVS is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

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