Oceans Campaigner

Biological Diversity; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Biological Diversity is seeking a Campaigner to plan, execute, and win strategic campaigns advancing our policy goals. You will build power with allies and the public to influence decision-makers on critical issues; develop coalitions, organize protests, and draft science and policy materials.

You will work with a cross-disciplinary team of scientists, lawyers, organizers and media professionals to mobilize support and drive bold initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of campaign experience.
• Proven experience in creating and implementing winning, strategic outreach, education and/or advocacy campaigns.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in allocation resources and choice of tactics to have maximum impact.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated skill in leading processes that represent our values and produce results, and flexibility to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment.
• Experience working effectively within coalitions, including honoring best practices and competence in justice, equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute campaign plans that advance the program’s strategic priorities, including legal, policy, and organizing initiatives.
• Develop and run winning national, regional, state, and local-level campaigns that produce positive change.
• Consult and coordinate with program staff on campaigns to advance our goals.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships and coalitions with local communities, as well as state, national, and international organizations.
• Organize meetings, facilitate difficult conversations, and lead from behind to maximize the engagement and sense of shared ownership.
• Effectively communicate with the media, decision-makers, the public, allies and opinion leaders through writing, outreach and public speaking.
• Organize and promote participation in hearings, protests, and other events.
• Lobby and meet with policy makers.
• Create compelling written campaign materials, ranging from comment letters and policy briefings to op-eds, action alerts, and digital organizing pieces.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Campaign strategy

Coalition building

Job description

Job Title: Campaigner

Program: Oceans

Employment Type: [X ] Salary [] Hourly (Exempt – this position is not eligible for over time)

[ ] Part-time [X] Full-time

[ ] Temporary [X] Regular

Reports to: Oceans Program Director

Direct Reports to this position: N/A

Salary Range: $55,000 - $72,000

Location: Remote

Is this position in the Bargaining Unit? [X] Yes [ ] No

*Because this position is in the Bargaining Unit, some fees may be required depending on where the candidate lives as a condition of employment.

ABOUT THE CENTER

The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, believes the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence of a vast diversity of wild animals, plants and people. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law, activism and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that humans, other species and all communities need to survive and thrive.

We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Campaigner will use their skills to plan, execute, and win strategic campaigns that advance our policy goals. An integral part of the position will be to build power with allies and the public to influence decision-makers on critical issues. Key aspects of this work include building and maintaining strong coalitions, organizing protests and other creative pressure tactics, research and writing science and policy-based documents, and developing and implementing other bold initiatives to grow and mobilize support. The Campaigner will be working closely with a dedicated and passionate group of scientists, lawyers, organizers and media professionals within and outside of the Center. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, strong research skills, as well as oral and written communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively while also taking initiative to move work forward.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Craft and execute campaign plans that advance the program’s strategic priorities, including legal, policy, and organizing initiatives;
• Develop and run winning national, regional, state, and local-level campaigns that produce positive change;
• Consult and coordinate with program staff on campaigns to advance our goals;
• Build and maintain strong partnerships and coalitions with local communities, as well as state, national, and international organizations;
• Organize meetings, facilitate difficult conversations, and lead from behind to maximize the engagement and sense of shared ownership;
• Effectively communicate with the media, decision-makers, the public, allies and opinion leaders through writing, outreach and public speaking;
• Organize and promote participation in hearings, protests, and other events;
• Lobby and meet with policy makers;
• Create compelling written campaign materials, ranging from comment letters and policy briefings to op-eds, action alerts, and digital organizing pieces;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 3+ years of campaign experience
• Proven experience in creating and implementing winning, strategic outreach, education and/or advocacy campaigns

• Demonstrate sound judgment in allocation resources and choice of tactics to have maximum impact
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills

• Demonstrated skill in leading processes that represent our values and produce results, and flexibility to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment
• Experience working effectively within coalitions, including honoring best practices and competence in justice, equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week

WORKING CONDITIONS

Periodic travel required, evening or weekend work may be required at times due to project deadlines. Frequently requires long hours on video calls, and periodically may require attending in-person events, actions, and meetings outside the office. Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday. Requires the use of typical office equipment including copiers, printers, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. This is not a complete description of all workplace conditions, and conditions are subject to change per the Organization’s discretion.

Cognitive

Ability to process and analyze information: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Exchange accurate information: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Communicate and express oneself with others: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Interaction with other colleagues: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Interaction with the public/co-collaborators: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Physical

Reading (ingest data): [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Working on a computer: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Typing: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Writing by hand: [X] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Sitting: [ ] Rarely [] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Walking: [ ] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Standing: [ ] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Lift/Carry 0-25 lbs: [] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Lift/Carry 25-75 lbs: [] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Hiking: [] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Climbing up or down stairs: [ ] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Bending: [] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Squatting: [] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Reaching overhead: [] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Repetitive motions: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X] Frequently

Ability to drive: [] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Location Conditions

In person required (versus remote work): [ ] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Travel required: [ ] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Night or weekend work: [ ] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Work in outdoor conditions: [ ] Rarely [X] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Other? _________________ [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

BENEFITS

(Subject to change—see Handbook for more details)

For regular staff working 30+ hours a week

• Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and greatly discounted for families.
• Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families.
• Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA’s.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) provided for reimbursement of eligible wellness expenses.
• Center paid premiums for Short Term and Long-Term Disability provided for all staff.
• Center paid premiums for Basic Life Insurance for all staff.
• Discounted premiums for pet discount program.

For all regular staff

• 403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer paid contributions.
• Generous time off policies, including 13 paid holidays per year and 5 “personal” days awarded each year.
• Vacation accrual starts at a rate of 15 days annually, but it may be higher commensurate with experience, and paid sick days accrue at a rate of 10 days per year.
• Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave and even pet caretaker leave.
• After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical.
• Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.

JEDAI STATEMENT

The Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. We are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion. The Center believes staff and board diversity is critical to saving life on Earth.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. We welcome and encourage anyone interested to apply to any of our open positions. Everyone, regardless of current work authorization, will be considered.

Exempt Classification: Exempt

Applicable Exemption: Professional

Reasoning behind this classification:

• High degree of discretion and work is predominantly intellectual in nature and varied in character. The output produced can’t be standardized in relation to a given period of time.