Campaigner, Carnivore Conservation (Staff or Senior)

Job Title: Campaigner (Staff or Senior – DOE)

Program: Carnivore Conservation

Employment Type: [X] Salary   [  ] Hourly

                                   [  ] Part-time [X] Full-time

                                   [  ] Temporary [X] Regular

Reports to: Senior Carnivore Campaigner

Direct Reports to this position: N/A

Salary Range DOE: Staff Campaigner: $58,300 - $77,000; Senior Campaigner: $77,000 – $95,400

Location: Remote. Preferred Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming.

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.

How to apply: Please apply online by completing our application and submitting a cover letter, resume, and reference list. 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: Preferred December 1, 2026

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 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.

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: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*Attendance at our annual all-staff retreat and program retreat is strongly encouraged. This requires travel and 4-5 days of time away from home twice 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.
• 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 care 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.