Campaigner

The Center for Biological Diversity’s Carnivore Conservation program works to protect imperiled wolves, grizzly bears, bobcats, and other carnivores and their habitats using science, law, advocacy, and creative media. 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 and promoting public participation at hearings, research and writing science and policy-based documents, and developing and implementing other bold initiatives and creative tactics to grow and mobilize support. The Campaigner will be working closely with a dedicated and passionate group of lawyers, campaigners and advocates, 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, written and digital communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively while also taking initiative to move work forward and achieve concrete wins for carnivores in sometimes contentious environments.

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 relationships with local communities, allied organizations, as well as members of state, national, and Tribal governments;

• 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, digital campaigns, 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, talking points and digital organizing pieces;

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 2+ years (Staff) or 8+ years (Senior) of campaign experience

• Proven experience in creating and implementing 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

• Demonstrated commitment to wildlife protection, policy or science background preferred

• Ability to work 40 hours per week

WORKING CONDITIONS

Travel and evening or weekend work may be required at times due to project deadlines or scheduled public hearings. 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 computers, 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.