California Climate Organizer

• Support organizational and coalition work to obtain specific science-based, progressive climate actions at the state level in California, such as making fossil fuel polluters pay for climate damage.
• Build strong relationships with coalition allies, coordinate campaigns, and form strategic relationships with new stakeholders.
• Implement campaign work including coordinating in-district meetings, passing local resolutions, organizing events like townhalls and rallies, and supporting a network of grassroots supporters.
• Assist with legislative efforts, manage sign-on letters, staff policy hearings, and lead advocacy days at the Capitol.

This role drives urgent state-level climate action in California, holding fossil fuel polluters accountable and advancing policies to reduce greenhouse pollution, protect communities, and transition to clean energy.

• Experience in results-oriented coalition organizing and advocacy campaigns: Staff level requires 3+ years; Senior level requires 8+ years.
• Prior experience with California climate and/or progressive movement organizing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse organizations and commitment to justice, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong organizational, analytic, written, verbal communication, and meeting facilitation skills; ability to travel within California.

Salary range: Staff Organizer $55,000 - $70,000; Senior Organizer $70,000 - $85,000 (DOE). Benefits include fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for staff; generous HSA/HRA contributions; Lifestyle Spending Account; 403(b) with employer match; 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, 15 vacation days (accrual), 10 sick days; paid parental, caretaker, and pet caretaker leave; 12-week paid sabbatical after 5 years; relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a national nonprofit that works to protect endangered species and wild places through science, law, activism, and creative media, with a focus on protecting lands, waters, and climate.