Endangered Species Act Organizer

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Endangered Species Act Organizer
Full Time
Tucson, Arizona; flexible with Portland, Oregon

General position overview:
The Center seeks an experienced organizer to engage other environmental groups, religious organizations, sportsmen’s organizations, community leaders, elected officials and others in defense of the Endangered Species Act. 

Main duties:

• Generate favorable news articles and TV and radio stories on the success and importance of the Endangered Species Act.
• Develop materials for the Center’s website highlighting threats to the Endangered Species Act and making the case for saving the Act.
• Engage political leaders to obtain their support for a strong Endangered Species Act.
• Engage the public through action alerts and other tools to ensure that political leaders hear constituent voices in support of the Endangered Species Act.
• Generate favorable editorials and op-eds produced in response to our work.
• Engage other environmental groups, religious organization, hunting and fishing groups, and others to join our campaign.

Essential qualities, qualifications and skills desired:

• Dynamic and assertive personality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• At least three years experience running grassroots campaigns.
• A passion for and knowledge of the natural world, biodiversity and the Endangered Species Act.
• Experience conducting research, including database work, highly desirable.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The Center offers an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.

Please send a cover letter, a résumé, references and a writing sample via email (no paper) to esaorganizer@biologicaldiversity.org, “Attn: ESA Organizer.” The position will remain open until filled. No telephone calls, please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.