California Climate Organizer

• Lead state-level organizing and campaigning to secure progressive climate actions in California, such as making fossil fuel polluters pay for climate damage.
• Build and maintain relationships with coalition allies, coordinate coalition efforts, and engage grassroots supporters.
• Implement campaign work including in-district meetings, local resolutions, town halls, rallies, and legislative advocacy.

This role directly advances urgent state climate action, holds polluters accountable, and protects people, wildlife, and ecosystems from climate change and fossil fuel extraction.

• 3+ years (Staff) or 8+ years (Senior) of results-oriented coalition organizing and advocacy campaign experience.
• Prior experience with California climate and/or progressive movement organizing preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytic, written/verbal communication, and meeting facilitation skills.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week, travel within California, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Salary range: Staff Organizer $55,000 - $70,000; Senior Organizer $70,000 - $85,000 (DOE). Full-time, regular position. Remote within California. Position is in the bargaining unit. Benefits not detailed but includes typical office equipment and remote work options.

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 climate, lands, waters, and biodiversity.