biologicaldiversity

California Climate Organizer

Remote, California, United States · Part-time

Work authorization required$55k-$70kDetected 20 days ago

ExpressCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

The Climate Law Institute wages innovative legal and grassroots campaigns to protect people, wildlife and ecosystems from climate change and dirty and dangerous fossil fuels.
We work to eliminate greenhouse pollution, make polluters pay for the damage they have caused, and speed the state's transition away from fossil fuels.
Examples of our campaign goals include passing a state climate superfund law, stopping damaging new fossil fuel projects, rapid cleanup of unplugged oil wells, and winning strong clean car standards.

Building strong relationships with coalition allies, working together to achieve our goals.
Supporting a network of grassroots supporters working to Make Polluters Pay, including facilitating campaign meetings, writing online toolkits to increase campaign engagement, and developing outreach resources as needed.
Coordinating with digital and traditional media staff to support effective communication, messaging and story-telling in alignment with our campaign strategies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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.
Experience in results-oriented coalition organizing and advocacy campaigns and demonstrated success implementing core campaign work.
3+ years of experience
Travel required*: Rarely [x] Occasionally Frequently
8+ years of experience
Travel required, especially in California, for legislative hearings, in-person campaign meetings and other events.

Prior experience with California climate and/or progressive movement organizing preferred.
Experience with media outreach and media interviews preferred.

Excellent analytic, written and verbal communication, and meeting facilitation skills.

Salary/position tier DOE:
Staff Organizer: $55,000 - $70,000 Senior Organizer: $70,000 - $85,000
Salary will be determined based on experience and will strictly comply with local and state minimum wage and salary threshold laws in California and other applicable locations.
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.
The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Organizer in our Climate Law Institute to join our campaign for progressive, urgent state action to address the climate emergency and make polluters pay.

Commitment to incorporating principles of justice, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the work.
Requires working from home office with an option to work at the Center's Oakland office.

The successful candidate will play a leading role in our state organizing and campaigning work, as part of a dynamic team including organizers, scientists, lawyers and media professionals.

The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires.

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