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

The desired start date is 11/2/2026.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Campaign or organizing experience

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

• Deep commitment to protecting species and their habitats.
• Proven…