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American Humane Society currently accepts applications for our Certified Animal Safety Representatives (CASR) on a rolling basis for all geographic locations; we will keep your application on file for a period of time, and will reach out should an opening become available in your area.
nWe are currently hiring and recruiting on a rolling basis for our next training class with a preference for candidates that are located in/around the following areas:
nnnDomestic Locations:
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nnCandidates with horse related experience with a willingness to travel and close proximity to a major airport.
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nnWilmington, NC
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nnPhiladelphia, PA
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nnPittsburgh, PA
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nnNew York, NY
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n nnnnInternational Locations:
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nnCandidates with horse related experience with a willingness to travel and close proximity to a major airport.
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nnLondon, England
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nnCentral Europe
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n nAmerican Humane Society’s renowned No Animals Were Harmed® program has multiple On-Call opportunities available with training. The organization is seeking individuals with a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Registered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) license, or B.S. in Animal Science or related field to represent the organization’s No Animals Were Harmed® program as a Certified Animal Safety Representative (CASR) on motion picture, television, commercial and new media locations. American Humane Society is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace. As we seek to fill this position, we encourage high-performing applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
nFor nearly 150 years, American Humane Society has led the way in protecting animals and strengthening the bonds between animals and people. We respond first when animals need rescue, shelter, or protection. Through our groundbreaking programs – from our “No Animals Were Harmed®” certification in Hollywood to our farm and conservation welfare standards – we set the highest level of care and compassion in animal protection.
nWorking at American Humane Society means being part of something bigger. With offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Palm Beach, we provide a supportive, professional environment where your work makes a real difference in animals’ lives.
nJob Summary:
nResponsible for representing American Humane Hollywood’s “No Animals Were Harmed®” program on motion picture, television, commercial, and new media locations, to assure the humane treatment of animal performers, to document how the animals are housed and cared for, how various scenes and /or stunts using animal performers are accomplished. To advise regarding animal safety issues and uphold AH’s Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media. Work includes critical and sensitive contacts with animal trainers, production executives, crew members and occasionally the media.
nResponsibilities and Duties:
nnMonitoring Animal Action in Filmed Media
n nEducate film personnel in humane matters, assist in any manner that pertains to the animals that are performing in the film, and ensure the safety and welfare of the animal(s) involved.
nnReport Writing
n nTimely and accurate report writing is critical; the report must be detailed in a manner that gives the reader a comprehensive understanding of the animal action, how it was achieved, and all safety precautions that were set in place to achieve the safety and welfare of all animals involved. Reports enable post production staff to determine whether a production will receive the AH end credit certification, “No Animals Were Harmed®”, provide information for the written review and determine a rating. Reports also serve as an accountability record regarding the treatment of the animal(s).
nnCommunication and Diplomacy:
n nStrong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with diplomacy to work effectively with Hollywood program staff and production personnel, including: producers, directors, assistant directors, special effects personnel, pyrotechnics personnel, firefighters, wranglers, trainers, veterinarians, and local enforcement agencies, if an incident requires adjudication. May need to act as liaison to local agencies that have jurisdiction over animal welfare issues.
nnLocation of Work Assignments:
n nNAWH CASRs are needed to work in their local and larger geographic regions as noted above as well as be available for travel to various locations throughout the country on an as needed basis. Additionally, international travel requiring a passport may be requested at times and is optional. Work assignments are often given on short notice and are subject to change. Production assignments vary greatly in length, from one hour to several months at a time on location. Production days may be 10-12 hours. CASRs must be equipped with various types of gear to adapt to extreme and changeable weather conditions that may occur during the filming of a production.
nnResearch:
n nThe Hollywood program will make every attempt to schedule a CASR that has experience and knowledge of the type of animal/animals that are scheduled to perform. At times the CASR may need to research a species to perform effectively on an assignment.
nIf there are questions, requests for further information regarding an assignment, the CASR is expected to contact the Hollywood program’s scheduling department to assist with any information i.e. species specific requirements for humane care and treatment, housing, safety precautions and filming specifics with which the CASR may not have adequate experience.
nDangerous animal action, i.e. explosives, stunts, pyrotechnics or any type of animal action that has the potential for serious injury requires the CASR to contact the Hollywood program office for instruction and/or experienced advice.
nThe general process is as follows:
nnnThe script will be read to determine the animal action that is being filmed.
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nnTime permitting, the trainer and/or production will be called to determine how the scripted animal action will be achieved.
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nnThe pre-production information will be logged in the Hollywood program database.
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nnThe Hollywood program’s scheduling department will contact an CASR that is capable and available.
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nnThe available information will be given to the CASR assigned to the production.
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nnThe scheduling department/production will arrange for housing and transportation when necessary.
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nnThe CASR will be instructed with all the available, necessary information re: production contacts, geographical locations, potentially dangerous animal action, wrangler / trainer information, prior problems (good or bad) with the company/trainer/animal species/etc. as the information applies to their work with American Humane.
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nnAll the necessary paper work will be given to the CASR.
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nnThe CASR will be asked to sign confidentiality papers regarding the production, but these should be vetted through AH’s legal department.
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nnThe Hollywood program’s goal is to educate film personnel in humane matters, assist in any manner that pertains to the animal / animals that are performing in the film, and most of all to ensure the safety and welfare of the animal(s) involved.
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nnAll reports must be turned in on time and complete per the Report Writing policy.
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n nEssential experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:
nnnMust have one or more of the following qualifications:
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nnDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
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nnRegistered/Licensed/Certified Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT)
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nnB.S. in Animal Science or related field from an accredited school, or equivalent combination of experience and education
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nnDiversity of experience in animal health and behavior preferred
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nnCommitment to animal welfare
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nnEquine knowledge and experience preferred
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nnBroad knowledge and familiarity with range of animals, from horses to snakes and spiders, fish, dogs, birds, goats and cats
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nnExcellent verbal and written communication skills; active listening
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nnAdept at building collaborative relationships and demonstrating diplomacy
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nnKnowledge of special effects and stunts involving animals preferred
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nnWork effectively without direct supervision in the field
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nnDetail-oriented and organized
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nnExcellent judgment
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nnMust be able to analyze situations and make recommendations within a short period
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nnAdept at using computer for email and writing reports
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nnSuccessful completion of the American Humane Society Certified Animal Safety Representative Training Course is required
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n nPhysical demands and work environment:
nTo become a CASR, all selected applicants must complete and pass the CASR training during their probationary period of employment. This training lasts approximately 5 weeks and consists of approximately 1 week of classroom training and 4 weeks of on-set training.
n The work environment principally consists of motion picture production sound stages and off-lot motion picture production interior and exterior location sets in various types of buildings and/or outdoor locations. Requires the ability to work outdoors in rough terrain, and the ability to work in a variety of climatic conditions.
nnnThe physical working environment is primarily outdoors and may require working in extreme cold, extreme heat, wet and/or humid weather conditions.
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nnWalking, climbing, balancing and standing while on location during the production of motion pictures, lifting on occasion 10 kg or more. Reaching, handling, stooping and bending when observing and recording related duties.
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nnExcellent vision from 6 meters or more.
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nnValid driver’s license required and ability to provide own transportation to production location.
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nnLocal, national and/or international travel will be required on-call, sometimes on short notice.
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nnMonitoring of production work can occur at any time of day or night and is subject to change; starting and ending times vary based on production schedule. A production day may be 10 to 12 hours.
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n nMaterials and Equipment Used:
nnnRequired uniform
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nnComputer
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nnPaperwork/Guidelines
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nnProper Identification
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nnAutomobile
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nnDigital camera
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nnBinoculars
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nnCell phone
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nnFlashlight
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nnBatteries
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nnProper weather equipment
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nnChange of clothes
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nnFirst aid kit - (personal)
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n nAmerican Humane will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
nAmerican Humane Society’s core values define our workplace, and these values serve as the cornerstone for interactions in advancing our mission and institutional goals. Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies and to act as role models, demonstrating American Humane Society’s core values:
nCompassion – Being kind and caring in our interactions with others.
nAccountability - Holding ourselves to the highest standards. Following through on commitments and owning our actions, behavior, and decisions.
nRespect for All – Being professional, listening to others and honoring diversity in all its forms.
nLoyalty to Mission – Staying focused on our purpose and our mission – our nation’s most vulnerable depend on us.
nSustainability - Contributing to being a great place to work and achieving our shared mission and goals to make a difference, now and in the future.
nHonesty, Integrity, Trust – Demonstrating transparency, as trusted stewards of donor resources, supporting our leadership and one another.
nAmerican Humane Society (AHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to fostering a welcoming, supportive workplace where our work makes a real difference in animals' lives.
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