[Hiring] Campaigner @Center for Biological Diversity

Role Description

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
• Researching and writing science and policy-based documents
• Developing and implementing bold initiatives to grow and mobilize support

The Campaigner will work 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, and oral and written communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively while also taking initiative to move work forward.

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 of 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
• 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

Requirements

• Periodic travel required
• Evening or weekend work may be required at times due to project deadlines
• Frequently requires long hours on video calls
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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, with potential increases based on experience
• Paid sick days accrue at a rate of 10 days per year
• Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave, and pet caretaker leave
• After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical
• Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code