Also called: Animal Welfare Lobbyist, Animal Policy Specialist
Works to pass laws and policies that protect animals.
Drafts a bill to ban puppy mills, testifies at a state legislature hearing, and organizes supporters to call lawmakers.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in political science or law-related field; some have law degrees.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, Animal Studies, Law.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI drafts policy memos and campaign emails; lobbying lawmakers and building coalitions stay persuasive human work.
Classes: AP Government, Speech & debate, English composition, AP Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3094.
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