Campaigner (Staff or Senior)

Center for Biological Diversity•Albuquerque, NM

8d•$55,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Climate Law Institute wages innovative legal and grassroots campaigns to protect people, wildlife and ecosystems from climate change and the fossil fuel industry. We work at every level, including international, federal, state, and local campaigns. We seek a Campaigner to develop and lead our state-level campaigns to address the oil and gas pollution crisis in New Mexico that is harming New Mexicans’ health and destroying the environment and bio-diversity. The Campaigner will use their skills to plan, execute, and win strategic campaigns that advance our policy goals, addressing the health, environmental and climate harms caused by fossil fuel extraction in New Mexico. 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, mobilizing people for meetings, hearings, rallies, and other public participation opportunities, research and writing science and policy-based documents, and developing and implementing other bold initiatives to grow and mobilize support. The Campaigner will be working 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, as well as oral and written communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively while also taking initiative to move work forward.

Requirements

Experience in results-oriented coalition organizing and advocacy campaigns:
Staff: 3 years of experience
Senior: 7+ years of experience
Proven experience in creating and implementing winning, strategic outreach, education and/or advocacy campaigns.
Demonstrated sound judgment in allocating resources and choosing approaches to have maximum impact.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
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.
Proficiency in digital organizing strategy including building digital ladders of engagement for supporters; engaging supporters using email, text, and social media, and collaborating with frontline partners on digital communications.
Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team.
Willingness and ability to travel within New Mexico and outside the state as needed.

Nice To Haves

Existing relationships and experience working with grassroots organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. We especially encourage candidates who hold first-hand experience or meaningful, trusted relationships with communities impacted by fossil fuel production and environmental racism.
Proficiency in graphic design and visual strategy for key documents and campaign materials (e.g., social media graphics, web graphics, ad graphics, written reports, posters/banners, stickers, t-shirts).
Experience with media outreach and media interviews.

Responsibilities

Craft and execute campaign plans that advance the program’s strategic priorities, including legal, policy, and organizing initiatives
Develop and run winning local, regional and state-level campaigns that produce positive change
Consult and coordinate with program staff on campaigns to advance our goals
Build and maintain strong partnerships and coalitions with local communities, as well as state, national, and international organizations
Organize meetings, facilitate difficult conversations, and otherwise maximize the engagement and sense of shared ownership of our work
Effectively communicate with the media, decision-makers, the public, allies and opinion leaders through writing, outreach and public speaking
Organize and promote participation in meetings, hearings, rallies, 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, and digital organizing pieces
Travel required
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.