Job Opportunity: Campaigner & Scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity

Organization: Center for Biological Diversity
Position: Campaigner & Scientist
Program: Oceans Program
Location: Remote (Hybrid available near Center offices in DC, Asheville, Oakland, Portland, or Tucson)
Type: Full-time, Hourly, Bargaining Unit Position
Salary: $55,000 – $75,000 annually
Application Deadline: Rolling, until filled

About the Center

The Center for Biological Diversity is a leading nonprofit working to secure a future for all species through science, law, and activism. With a deep commitment to biodiversity and social justice, the Center integrates conservation with advocacy, media, and grassroots organizing.

Position Summary

The Campaigner & Scientist will lead and implement strategic campaigns on ocean conservation, particularly focusing on protecting endangered marine life. This hybrid role combines scientific research with activism, organizing protests, and building coalitions to effect policy change.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute local, regional, and state-level campaign strategies

• Coordinate with program staff to advance legal and policy goals

• Build and maintain coalitions with local communities and organizations

• Organize and participate in events, hearings, and protests

• Conduct scientific research and draft comments, petitions, and other materials

• Serve as a media spokesperson and represent the Center to decision-makers

• Create compelling written content, from op-eds to digital action alerts

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of campaign experience

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field or equivalent experience

• Strong scientific literacy in ocean conservation and wildlife issues

• Experience leading advocacy campaigns and engaging with policy processes

• Excellent written, verbal, and facilitation skills

• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Ability to travel and occasionally work evenings/weekends

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for staff; discounted for families

• Generous paid time off, including 13 holidays and sabbaticals after 5 years

• Employer-funded HSA/HRA, 403(b) retirement match

• Wellness reimbursements and short-/long-term disability insurance

• Supportive, mission-driven work culture with a relaxed dress code

How to Apply

Submit the following online:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Two 2–3 page writing samples (campaigning and scientific materials)

• Three references

No phone calls, please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More about the Center: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org