Southeast Campaigner

Job Title: Campaigner (Staff or Senior – DOE)

Program: Southeast

Employment Type: [X] Salary   [  ] Hourly

                                   [  ] Part-time [X] Full-time

                                   [  ] Temporary [X] Regular

Reports to: Southeast Director

Direct Reports to this position: N/A

Salary Range: Salary/Position tier DOE:

Staff Campaigner: $55,000 - $72,000
Senior Campaigner: $72,000 - $90,000

Location: Remote. Preferred - North Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Southeast

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, writing sample, and reference list. The position will remain open until filled. The desired start date is 11/2/2026. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.

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 Southeast Campaigner will use their skills to plan and execute strategic campaigns focused on the protection of red wolves and other key species in the Southeast. They will also develop and implement bold initiatives to mobilize support for forests, rivers, aquatic species, and watershed protections. The position will include meeting with communities, agencies, and local leaders to build support for red wolves, aquatic species, forests, and rivers. The Southeast Campaigner will organize events, meetings, rallies, and other creative tactics. They will create and manage multimedia content for campaign web sites and social media, generate action alerts, write op-eds and press releases, and be a voice for red wolves, aquatic species, forests, and rivers. An integral part of the position will be to build power with allies and the public to influence decision-makers on critical issues. The Southeast Campaigner will also meet with local, state, and federal leaders, and they will help organize and lead coalitions that secure meaningful, lasting protections for species and their habitats. The position also includes research and writing science and policy-based documents. The campaigner will be working closely with a dedicated and passionate group of scientists, lawyers, organizers and media professionals. The successful candidate will have excellent research as well as oral and written communication skills with an ability to think creatively and work collaboratively.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute campaign plans and initiatives focused on red wolves, aquatic species, forests, and rivers.
• Communicate with the media, decision-makers, the public, allies and opinion leaders through writing, outreach and public speaking.
• Organize and promote participation in hearings, meetings, rallies, and other events.
• Lobby and meet with policy makers.
• Create written campaign materials, ranging from comment letters and policy briefings to op-eds, action alerts, and digital organizing pieces.
• Build strong partnerships and help organize and lead coalitions with Tribes, local communities, businesses, and organizations.
• Generate creative and compelling content for campaign web sites, social media, and other outreach.
• Coordinate with Southeast Program and Center staff on campaigns focused on public lands and wildlife.
• Represent the Center at conferences, events, and public meetings.
• Build strong networks across the Southeast to advance protections of key species and their habitats.
• Assist with research and writing of listing petitions, comment letters, action alerts, and other outreach materials.
• Leads community engagement with diverse communities in an equitable and meaningful way.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Campaign or organizing experience

• Staff: 3 years of experience
• Senior: 7+ years of experience

• Deep commitment to protecting species and their habitats.
• Proven experience in creating and implementing strategic outreach, education and/or advocacy campaigns.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to lead conversations and meetings.
• Willingness to travel and meet with diverse stakeholders and leaders.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment.
• Experience working effectively within coalitions, including honoring best practices and competence in diversity, equity and inclusion
• Ability to work 30+ hours per week.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a remote position. Occasional travel required. A typical schedule of Monday-Friday with some night and weekend work required at times due to deadlines and events. Will need to use typical office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, 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    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  

Walking: [  ] Rarely    [] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  

Standing: [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  

Lift/Carry 0-25 lbs: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  

Lift/Carry 25-75 lbs: [X] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  

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

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

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

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

Reaching overhead: [] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  

Repetitive motions: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [X] Frequently  

Ability to drive: [ ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ X] Frequently  

 

Location Conditions

In person required (versus remote work): [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  

Travel required*:  [  ] Rarely    [X] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  

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

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

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

 

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 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.