Remote Oceans Campaign Strategist

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

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.