Wildlife Conservation Advocate

Social Impact Guide; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical premiums

Fully paid dental and vision premiums

HSA/HRA contributions

Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

Annual remote work resources

Job summary

The Center for Biological Diversity is seeking a Wildlife Conservation Advocate for the Urban Wildlands program. This remote role focuses on protecting wildlife connectivity in urban-wildland interfaces across California and beyond, influencing land-use policy, and engaging with scientists, lawyers, and communities.

You will draft science-based policy documents, present at hearings, and work with coalitions to counter destructive development while promoting proactive habitat protections and

Qualifications

• Three years of professional conservation experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with environmental laws such as CEQA, NEPA, ESA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work across coalitions and diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a public expert on wildlife connectivity and conservation.
• Research and draft comment letters and policy documents.
• Support development of strategic policy positions and initiatives that benefit habitats and connectivity.
• Present at public hearings and engage with media.
• Build alliances with environmental and community groups.
• Collaborate with lawyers, scientists, organizers and media professionals.

Skills

Research skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Policy analysis

Coalition building

Time management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Advanced degree in conservation biology

Tools

MS Office

GIS

Job description

CountryUnited StatesWork ModeRemoteFound-For the full description, please.Job Title: Wildlife Conservation AdvocateProgram: Urban WildlandsEmployment Type: [X] Salary HourlyPart-time [X] Full-timeTemporary [X] RegularReports to: Urban Wildlands DirectorDirect Reports to this position: N/ASalary Range: $63,600 - $91,000\\**Salary will be determined based on experience and will strictly comply with local and state minimum wage and salary threshold laws in applicable locations.*Location: Remote, California (San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, or Los Angeles preferred)\\**Because this position is in the Bargaining Unit, some fees may be required depending on where the candidate lives as a condition of employment.*How to apply: Please apply online by completing our application and submitting a cover letter, resume, and reference list, and transcripts (unofficial is okay). The position will remain open until filled. The desired start date is as soon as possible. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.Deadline to apply: October 15ABOUT THE CENTERThe 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 SUMMARYThe Urban Wildlands program aims to stop development and land use policies that threatens critical wildlife connectivity and habitat, creates pollution, disrupts hydrology and freshwater systems, exhausts limited water supplies, increases wildfire risk, amplifies climate change, and drives species extinction. By working closely with scientists, lawyers, organizers, and media professionals, the wildlife conservation advocate will be expected to play an active role in influencing and shaping land-use policy, decision-making and planning in California and beyond. In particular, the Wildlife Conservation Advocate will work to advance land-use policies and practices to protect habitats and important wildlife connectivity areas in the urban-wildland interface that support.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Serve as a public expert on wildlife connectivity and conservation, focusing on the threats from unchecked urban sprawl, habitat loss, and climate change.* Research and draft comment letters, reports, policy documents, factsheets, and educational materials for social media posts based on sound science and principles.* Support the development, identification, and advancement of strategic policy positions and initiatives that* benefit freshwater systems and wildlife connectivity vital to threatened and endangered species survival and* climate change adaptability and resilience.* Give presentations at public hearings for decision-makers, work with local planning staff and be available for* interviews with the media.* Help build alliances with other environmental and community groups, including environmental justice and frontline communities.* Work collaboratively with lawyers, scientists, organizers and media professionals to challenge poorly-planned, destructive developments while advocating for proactive and environmentally-protective land use policies.* Perform other job-related duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS* Minimum three years of professional experience or advanced degree in conservation biology, ecology, public policy, planning or a related field.* Scientific literacy and familiarity with scientific literature on specific program issues.* Excellent research and analytical skills.* Excellent communication skills, including public speaking skills.* Demonstrated abilities to write clear, organized, research documents.* Familiarity with relevant environmental laws and regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act and state and federal Endangered Species Act.* Proven experience working with coalitions and diverse groups of people and organizations.* Working knowledge of state level policies and trends related to land use and growth, climate change, private land development and endangered species protection preferred.* Experience with public speaking, community outreach, and engagement with the media.* Demonstrated abilities to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy working environment.* Experience working with a conservation organization preferred.* A strong work ethic and good time-management skills.* Ability to complete long term projects like listing petitions and comments in a timely manner and produce high quality work products.* Ability to communicate politely and effectively with individuals from different regions and cultures around the world.* A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection.* Ability to work 40+ hours per week.WORKING CONDITIONSOccasional travel to conferences and meetings. Requires work in an office setting, with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday with some night and weekend work required at times due to deadlines. Will need to use typical office equipmentsuch as computers, printers, copiers, etc.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe 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.CognitiveAbility to process and analyze information: Rarely Occasionally [x] FrequentlyExchange accurate information: Rarely Occasionally [x] FrequentlyCommunicate and express oneself with others: Rarely Occasionally [x] FrequentlyInteraction with other colleagues: Rarely Occasionally [x] FrequentlyInteraction with the public/co-collaborators: Rarely Occasionally [x] FrequentlyPhysicalReading (ingest data): Rarely Occasionally [x] FrequentlyWorking on a computer: Rarely Occasionally [x] FrequentlyTyping: Rarely Occasionally [x] FrequentlyWriting by hand: Rarely [x] Occasionally FrequentlySitting: Rarely Occasionally [x] FrequentlyWalking: Rarely [x] Occasionally FrequentlyStanding: Rarely [x] Occasionally FrequentlyLift/Carry 0-25 lbs: Rarely [x] Occasionally FrequentlyLift/Carry 25-75 lbs: [x] Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyHiking: Rarely [x] Occasionally FrequentlyClimbing up or down stairs: Rarely [x] Occasionally FrequentlyBending: [x] Rarely Occasionally FrequentlySquatting: [x] Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyReaching overhead: [ x] Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyRepetitive motions: Rarely Occasionally [ x] FrequentlyAbility to drive: Rarely [x] Occasionally FrequentlyLocation ConditionsIn person required (versus remote work): Rarely [x] Occasionally FrequentlyTravel required\\*: Rarely [x] Occasionally FrequentlyNight or weekend work: Rarely [x] Occasionally FrequentlyWork in outdoor conditions: [x] Rarely Occasionally Frequently\\**Attendance at our remote annual all-staff retreat is encouraged. This could require travel and 4-5 days of time away from home each year.*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.*