Movie Animals Protected (MAP) is looking for part-time on-call representatives to oversee the humane treatment and safety of animals in film & television.

We are looking for part-time on-call representatives in Los Angeles and Europe.

MAP supports and encourages voluntary compliance and deters noncompliance through education, awareness, and the fine art of persuasion. We’re looking for passionate, curious, dedicated people with good personalities.

General Job Description

Monitor, oversee, and ensure the safety and welfare of animals in film and television. Document the safeguards and communicate with trainers and production crew. Uphold MAP protocols and ensure animals are safe and treated humanely on film sets. Work with production companies and animal handlers to facilitate safe and humane animal performances in film & television.

Duties:

• Work independently and as a team player within a wide variety of locations and unique circumstances.

• Identify hazards and risk factors associated with the use of animals and set circumstances.

• Educate and assist productions in the humane treatment of animals.

• Uphold MAP protocols for animal safety on film sets.

• Write detailed and accurate reports documenting the conditions and treatment of animals on sets, such as housing, environmental conditions, health, and safety precautions in place, and describe how the filmed animal action was achieved.

  Skills:

• Domestic or Exotic animal knowledge and experience

• Understanding of animal behavior, health, and training

• Thorough knowledge of animal safety guidelines. (will teach)

• Excellent communication skills

• Accurate report writing

• Follow-through and accountability

• Self-Discipline

• Confidentiality

• Initiative

• Pursue continuous learning with a desire to learn to keep up with new skills, knowledge, and various aspects of film production, animal training, and behavior

• Collaborative and friendly

• Problem solver, assertive, diplomatic, and professional

• To Be Considered for Productions with Horses, you also must possess:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of equine and equine behavior.

  • Identify hazards, then determine appropriate ways to eliminate or control the risk when the hazard cannot be eliminated.

  • Safety hazards associated with several equestrian activities, including horse racing, horse jumping, river crossings, rodeo, Historical Reenactment, and carriage/harness driving, among others

  • Potential Film Hazards associated with insert camera cars, battle scenes, horse falls, and special effects, including gunfire and explosions. (will teach)

  You won’t see a list of the company or corporate core values because we know corporations don't have values. It's people who have values. The people in our company are a significant influence on our future success. It’s essential we curate a team to create a culture where people are caring, committed, accountable, and have a learning mentality.

  Desired Personality Traits:

  • Observant

  • Plays well with others

  • Honest

  • Confident

  • Curios

  • Autonomous

  • Reliable

  • Leaders - Lead yourself

  • Life-long Learner

  •  Accountable

  • Take Yourself Lightly, Take Your Work Seriously

    Email your resume to map@movieanimalsprotected.com