Director of Operations
About the Organization
At Beagle Freedom Project (BFP),we fight for a world where no animal suffers. As a world-leading animal rescue and advocacy nonprofit, we are dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals exploited in research labs and other forms of cruelty. Since BFP’s founding, we’ve given a second chance to more than 3,000 animals in 36 states and 8 countries. With sister organizations in France, Australia, and the UK, BFP’s impact is global.
The work includes:
- Educating the public about animal testing and cruelty-free living through school programs and consumer tools like the Cruelty-Cutter app.
- Passing landmark legislation, including the Beagle Freedom Bill, which ensures lab animals are given a chance at adoption, and Lennon’s Law, which phases out inhumane blood banks.
- Rescuing and rehoming thousands of animals—including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and more—from research labs, shelters, and the overseas dog meat trade.
Beagle Freedom’s Project work goes beyond rescue—we are shaping laws, changing minds, and creating a future free from animal cruelty.
To learn more: https://bfp.org/
The Opportunity
Beagle Freedom Project is seeking a deeply compassionate and agile operational leader with a genuine commitment to ending animal testing and cruelty worldwide. As a hands-on and results-driven professional, the Director of Operations will play a critical role in helping the organization scale its impact while leading with integrity, purpose, and heart.
Reporting directly to the Vice President, the Director will oversee the daily operations and infrastructure needed to support a fully remote team of 14 and an annual budget of $2 million. This includes managing core functions such as HR, payroll, procurement, policy implementation, budget oversight, development, advocacy campaigns, compliance, and community partnerships.
This is a highly dynamic role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, grassroots environment and is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves for everyday tasks as they are driving strategic initiatives. The scope of responsibilities is broad—ranging from staff performance evaluations and cultivating team culture to creating engaging social media content, coordinating rescue and transport logistics, handling mail, and serving as a public-facing representative with donors and partners.
The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in building strong internal systems, fostering team accountability, and navigating complexity with confidence and care. Emotional intelligence is essential, particularly when guiding the team through difficult decisions regarding animal welfare. This leader will offer steady, compassionate support, helping staff process challenges, stay grounded, and remain mission-focused during emotionally intense moments.
Location, Compensation and Benefits
Beagle Freedom Project has remote team members based throughout United States, with concentrated teams in Los Angeles, CA, and Nowata, OK. The role involves up to 20% travel to program locations in both states, advocating for policy change, meeting with funders and politicians, and collaborating with the remote team.
Salary is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skill set level and years of previous/applicable experience. The salary range for this role is between $75,000 – $90,000 with a generous benefit package, including comprehensive dental, vision, and life insurance, a stipend towards the medical tier of your choice within the benefit plan, 10 days PTO, 12 paid holidays, 401k, and an Employee Assistance Program.
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