Work at Fish Welfare Initiative
We are working to create a world where rural aquatic livelihoods are empowered, where ecosystems are conserved, where consumers are protected, and where all sentient life is safeguarded. See below for opportunities to join our international team.
Help us build a food system that is truly humane.
Open Applications
We currently have the following applications / expressions of interest forms open:
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International Knowledge Worker, an expression of interest for generally remote positions.
Learn about these below.
Director of Operations
REMOTE, WITH 1-4 WEEKS PER QUARTER IN ELURU, ANDHRA PRADESH
The Director of Operations will oversee our Operations Department to ensure that all aspects of our organization function smoothly and efficiently. If you have experience in leadership and operations and are passionate about improving the lives of animals, this role may be for you. Only Indian nationals or long-term resents are eligible for this role.
Salary range: INR 20–30 lakhs annually (set based on need and experience)
Main responsibilities: Oversee FWI’s operations and legal compliance in India, serve as a leader in the organization, and key programmatic and legal partnerships
Director of Programs
REMOTE, WITH 1-4 WEEKS PER QUARTER IN ELURU, ANDHRA PRADESH
We are hiring a Director of Programs to oversee our growing Programs Department and execute scalable, cost-effective, and evidence-based programs to improve animal welfare in aquaculture. If you are experienced at running agricultural programs, skilled at scaling, and passionate about animal welfare, this could be the right role for you. Only Indian nationals or long-term resents are eligible for this role.
Salary range: INR 20–30 lakhs annually (set based on need and experience)
Main responsibilities: Oversight for effectively implementing our programs in India, Lead the Programs Department, Organization-level leadership
Program Manager
IN-PERSON IN ANDHRA PRADESH
Program Managers are mid-level positions that oversee our various field teams and operations in the field. Only Indians are eligible; Telugu-speaking individuals are preferred but other applicants are welcome.
Salary range: 30–50K INR per month.
Main responsibilities: People management, scientific experimentation, strategic decision-making.
Program Associate
IN-PERSON IN ANDHRA PRADESH
Program Associates are vital to all our on-ground work in Andhra Pradesh, India. This job is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the road, interacting with the rural community, and helping us collect data to better understand the needs of farmed fishes. Only Telugu-speaking Indians are eligible.
Salary range: 15–25K INR per month.
Main responsibilities: Collecting data and supporting farmers as part of our Alliance for Responsible Aquaculture.
International Knowledge Worker Expression of Interest
HYBRID, WITH PART OF THE YEAR IN INDIA
Our international knowledge worker roles could be a great fit for someone with strong generalist skills, and with interest in living in India and/or China for part of the year. While Indian applicants are encouraged, applicants of all nationalities are welcome. Roles of this type include management (people and project), research, operations, communications, and leadership.
Previous such roles that we have hired for include the following:
Note that this is a brief expression of interest for a larger group of roles, so if we identify a role that would be a good fit, we will likely send you the role-specific application to complete. This form is itself not an application.
Salary range: Commensurate with need and experience.
Other Opportunities
There are a variety of ways to get involved with us! Whether you want to volunteer your time, do research for your thesis, or even pitch a new idea, we are always open to hearing from you. Our collaborations are a great way to get involved in our mission and make a real impact. Write to us to learn how you can help further the cause of fish welfare.