Campaigner (Staff or Senior)

Job Title: Campaigner (Staff or Senior – DOE)

Program: Climate Law Institute

Employment Type:   [X] Salary   [  ] Hourly (exempt – this position is not eligible for over-time)

                                   [  ] Part-time [X] Full-time

                                   [  ] Temporary [X] Regular

Reports to: New Mexico Climate Director

Direct Reports to this position: N/A

Salary Ranges: Salary/Position tier DOE:

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

Location: Hybrid, New Mexico

Is this position in the Bargaining Unit?  [X] Yes   [   ] No
Job Classification: Campaigner (Staff or Senior – DOE)
*Because this position is in the Bargaining Unit, some fees may be required depending on where the candidate lives as a condition of employment.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a hybrid position, based on New Mexico. Travel required, especially in New Mexico. Requires working from home office while regularly meeting with colleagues in person in New Mexico.  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    [] Occasionally   [X] 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    [X] Occasionally   [  ] 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    [] Occasionally   [ X ] 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

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.