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Apply / Get Verified
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Admin Message from: @u/AnimalRescue-ModTeam | Upcoming Scheduled Maintenance: October 10th, 2026
We will be undergoing scheduled maintenance during this time to improve the applicant experience and our infrastructure. We expect to complete the updates within 6 hours. During this time, portions of the workspace may throw Internal Application Service Errors or function abnormally. You can follow our progress on our status page.
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Inclusion, Diversity, & Culture @ Cardinal+
Understanding the Application Process
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Cardinal+ Verification | Continuing the Mission, For them. Saving Lives, One Paw at a Time!
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About Us, Our Values, & Mission
At Cardinal+, we are the backbone of safety and verification for the /r/AnimalRescue community. Our mission is to eliminate fraud, build trust, and protect both donors and rescuers dedicated to animal welfare and wildlife rehabilitation. We value transparency, integrity, empathy, and efficiency. By thoroughly vetting campaigns and organizations, we ensure that resources go exactly where they are needed most: to the animals.
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Perks & Rewards
- Gain hands-on experience in community management, data verification, and online risk assessment.
- Excellent experience for anyone looking to enter fields like community management, operations, data analysis, or non-profit work.
- Earn exclusive team badges/roles on Discord and Reddit, plus official credit on our Newsroom & Press Workspace.
- Play a role in protecting vulnerable animals and supporting the people who save them.
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What We Look For In You
- Passion for Animal Welfare: A shared dedication to maintaining a safe, transparent space for animal rescuers, sanctuaries, and donors worldwide.
- Clear Communication: Professionalism in ModMail/Discord communications and the ability to summarize complex case notes concisely.
- Objectivity & Fair Judgment: High level of impartiality when reviewing applications, evaluating red flags, and applying community guidelines.
- Basic Tech Familiarity: Comfort using Notion, Reddit ModTools, and Discord (or a willingness to learn using our internal onboarding guides).
What We Offer
- Direct Impact: Play an active role in protecting vulnerable animals, preventing fraudulent fundraising campaigns, and supporting legitimate rescue organizations.
- Exclusive Recognition: Dedicated team roles and badges on Discord and Reddit, plus formal credit on our public Newsroom & Press workspace.
- Collaborative Environment: Access to internal training resources, structured ModGuides, and direct support from experienced administrators and lead moderators.
- Hands-On Experience: Real-world training in online community moderation, digital verification workflows, fraud detection, and risk assessment.
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Join Our Mission | Browse and apply for open positions!
Safety, Moderation, & Verification
As a Junior Moderator, you’ll be the frontline of our community—welcoming members, keeping our chat spaces safe and positive, and helping flag suspicious fundraising activity before it reaches the feed.
Safety, Moderation, & Verification
As an Associate Administrator, you will drive outreach to external rescue networks, foster partner relationships, and organize community events and showcases to expand our reach safely.
Legal, Appeals, & Compliance
As an Associate Research Administrator, you’ll analyze trends from applicant data to help guide our team in our verification efforts and policy-making decisions.
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