<div>Job Title: Wildlife Conservation AdvocateProgram: Urban WildlandsEmployment Type: [X] Salary   [  ] Hourly                                   [  ] Part-time [X] Full-time                                   [  ] Temporary [X] RegularReports to: Urban Wildlands DirectorDirect Reports to this position: N/ASalary Range: $63,600 – $91,000 *Salary will be determined based on experience and will strictly comply with local and state minimum wage and salary threshold laws in applicable locations. Location: Remote, California (San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, or Los Angeles preferred)Is this position in the Bargaining Unit?  [X] Yes  [   ] No *Because this position is in the Bargaining Unit, some fees may be required depending on where the candidate lives as a condition of employment. How to apply: Please apply online by completing our application and submitting a cover letter, resume, and reference list, and transcripts (unofficial is okay). The position will remain open until filled. The desired start date is as soon as possible. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.Deadline to apply: October 15 ABOUT THE CENTER 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. POSITION SUMMARY The Urban Wildlands program aims to stop development and land use policies that threatens critical wildlife connectivity and habitat, creates pollution, disrupts hydrology and freshwater systems, exhausts limited water supplies, increases wildfire risk, amplifies climate change, and drives species extinction. By working closely with scientists, lawyers, organizers, and media professionals, the wildlife conservation advocate will be expected to play an active role in influencing and shaping land-use policy, decision-making and planning in California and beyond. In particular, the Wildlife Conservation Advocate will work to advance land-use policies and practices to protect habitats and important wildlife connectivity areas in the urban-wildland interface that support. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Serve as a public expert on wildlife connectivity and conservation, focusing on the threats from unchecked urban sprawl, habitat loss, and climate change.</li></ul><ul><li>Research and draft comment letters, reports, policy documents, factsheets, and educational materials for social media posts based on sound science and principles.</li></ul><ul><li>Support the development, identification, and advancement of strategic policy positions and initiatives that</li><li>benefit freshwater systems and wildlife connectivity vital to threatened and endangered species survival and</li><li>climate change adaptability and resilience.</li><li>Give presentations at public hearings for decision-makers, work with local planning staff and be available for</li><li>interviews with the media.</li><li>Help build alliances with other environmental and community groups, including environmental justice and frontline communities.</li><li>Work collaboratively with lawyers, scientists, organizers and media professionals to challenge poorly-planned, destructive developments while advocating for proactive and environmentally-protective land use policies.</li></ul><ul><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul> ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS<ul><li>Minimum three years of professional experience or advanced degree in conservation biology, ecology, public policy, planning or a related field.</li><li>Scientific literacy and familiarity with scientific literature on specific program issues.</li><li>Excellent research and analytical skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, including public speaking skills.</li><li>Demonstrated abilities to write clear, organized, research documents.</li><li>Familiarity with relevant environmental laws and regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act and state and federal Endangered Species Act.</li><li>Proven experience working with coalitions and diverse groups of people and organizations.</li><li>Working knowledge of state level policies and trends related to land use and growth, climate change, private land development and endangered species protection preferred.</li><li>Experience with public speaking, community outreach, and engagement with the media.</li><li>Demonstrated abilities to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy working environment.</li><li>Experience working with a conservation organization preferred.</li><li>A strong work ethic and good time-management skills.</li><li>Ability to complete long term projects like listing petitions and comments in a timely manner and produce high quality work products.</li><li>Ability to communicate politely and effectively with individuals from different regions and cultures around the world.</li><li>A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection.</li><li>Ability to work 40+ hours per week.</li></ul> WORKING CONDITIONSOccasional travel to conferences and meetings. Requires work in an office setting, with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday with some night and weekend work required at times due to deadlines. Will need to use typical office equipmentsuch as computers, printers, copiers, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. This is not a complete description of all workplace conditions, and conditions are subject to change per the Organization’s discretion. CognitiveAbility to process and analyze information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Exchange accurate information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Communicate and express oneself with others: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Interaction with other colleagues: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [x  ] Frequently  Interaction with the public/co-collaborators: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently   PhysicalReading (ingest data): [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [x  ] Frequently  Working on a computer: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Typing: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Writing by hand: [  ] Rarely    [x  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Sitting: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Walking: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Standing: [  ] Rarely    [x  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Lift/Carry 0-25 lbs: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Lift/Carry 25-75 lbs: [ x ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Hiking: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Climbing up or down stairs: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Bending: [x  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Squatting: [x  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Reaching overhead: [  x] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Repetitive motions: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  x] Frequently  Ability to drive: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Location ConditionsIn person required (versus remote work): [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Travel required*:  [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Night or weekend work: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Work in outdoor conditions: [ x ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Other? _________________ [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  *Attendance at our remote annual all-staff retreat is encouraged. This could require travel and 4-5 days of time away from home each year. BENEFITS (Subject to change—see Handbook for more details) For regular staff working 30+ hours a week <ul><li>Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and greatly discounted for families.</li><li>Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families.</li><li>Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA’s.</li><li>Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) provided for reimbursement of eligible wellness expenses.</li><li>Center paid premiums for Short Term and Long-Term Disability provided for all staff.</li><li>Center paid premiums for Basic Life Insurance for all staff.</li><li>Discounted premiums for pet discount program.</li></ul> For all regular staff<ul><li>403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer paid contributions.</li><li>Generous time off policies, including 13 paid holidays per year and 5 “personal” days awarded each year.</li><li>Vacation accrual starts at a rate of 15 days annually, but it may be higher commensurate with experience, and paid sick days accrue at a rate of 10 days per year.</li><li>Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave and even pet caretaker leave.</li><li>After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical.</li><li>Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.</li></ul> JEDAI STATEMENTThe Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. We are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion. The Center believes staff and board diversity is critical to saving life on Earth. We are an equal opportunity employer. The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. We welcome and encourage anyone interested to apply to any of our open positions. Everyone, regardless of current work authorization, will be considered. Exempt Classification: ExemptApplicable Exemption: ProfessionalReasoning behind this classification: High degree of discretion and work is predominantly intellectual in nature and varied in character. The output produced can’t be standardized in relation to a given period of time. </div>

At the Center for Biological Diversity, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature &mdash; to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. 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, and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters, and climate that species need to survive.
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Wildlife Conservation Advocate

<div>Job Title: Wildlife Conservation AdvocateProgram: Urban WildlandsEmployment Type: [X] Salary   [  ] Hourly                                   [  ] Part-time [X] Full-time                                   [  ] Temporary [X] RegularReports to: Urban Wildlands DirectorDirect Reports to this position: N/ASalary Range: $63,600 – $91,000 *Salary will be determined based on experience and will strictly comply with local and state minimum wage and salary threshold laws in applicable locations. Location: Remote, California (San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, or Los Angeles preferred)Is this position in the Bargaining Unit?  [X] Yes  [   ] No *Because this position is in the Bargaining Unit, some fees may be required depending on where the candidate lives as a condition of employment. How to apply: Please apply online by completing our application and submitting a cover letter, resume, and reference list, and transcripts (unofficial is okay). The position will remain open until filled. The desired start date is as soon as possible. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.Deadline to apply: October 15 ABOUT THE CENTER 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. POSITION SUMMARY The Urban Wildlands program aims to stop development and land use policies that threatens critical wildlife connectivity and habitat, creates pollution, disrupts hydrology and freshwater systems, exhausts limited water supplies, increases wildfire risk, amplifies climate change, and drives species extinction. By working closely with scientists, lawyers, organizers, and media professionals, the wildlife conservation advocate will be expected to play an active role in influencing and shaping land-use policy, decision-making and planning in California and beyond. In particular, the Wildlife Conservation Advocate will work to advance land-use policies and practices to protect habitats and important wildlife connectivity areas in the urban-wildland interface that support. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Serve as a public expert on wildlife connectivity and conservation, focusing on the threats from unchecked urban sprawl, habitat loss, and climate change.</li></ul><ul><li>Research and draft comment letters, reports, policy documents, factsheets, and educational materials for social media posts based on sound science and principles.</li></ul><ul><li>Support the development, identification, and advancement of strategic policy positions and initiatives that</li><li>benefit freshwater systems and wildlife connectivity vital to threatened and endangered species survival and</li><li>climate change adaptability and resilience.</li><li>Give presentations at public hearings for decision-makers, work with local planning staff and be available for</li><li>interviews with the media.</li><li>Help build alliances with other environmental and community groups, including environmental justice and frontline communities.</li><li>Work collaboratively with lawyers, scientists, organizers and media professionals to challenge poorly-planned, destructive developments while advocating for proactive and environmentally-protective land use policies.</li></ul><ul><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul> ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS<ul><li>Minimum three years of professional experience or advanced degree in conservation biology, ecology, public policy, planning or a related field.</li><li>Scientific literacy and familiarity with scientific literature on specific program issues.</li><li>Excellent research and analytical skills.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, including public speaking skills.</li><li>Demonstrated abilities to write clear, organized, research documents.</li><li>Familiarity with relevant environmental laws and regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act and state and federal Endangered Species Act.</li><li>Proven experience working with coalitions and diverse groups of people and organizations.</li><li>Working knowledge of state level policies and trends related to land use and growth, climate change, private land development and endangered species protection preferred.</li><li>Experience with public speaking, community outreach, and engagement with the media.</li><li>Demonstrated abilities to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy working environment.</li><li>Experience working with a conservation organization preferred.</li><li>A strong work ethic and good time-management skills.</li><li>Ability to complete long term projects like listing petitions and comments in a timely manner and produce high quality work products.</li><li>Ability to communicate politely and effectively with individuals from different regions and cultures around the world.</li><li>A demonstrated commitment to environmental protection.</li><li>Ability to work 40+ hours per week.</li></ul> WORKING CONDITIONSOccasional travel to conferences and meetings. Requires work in an office setting, with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday with some night and weekend work required at times due to deadlines. Will need to use typical office equipmentsuch as computers, printers, copiers, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. This is not a complete description of all workplace conditions, and conditions are subject to change per the Organization’s discretion. CognitiveAbility to process and analyze information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Exchange accurate information: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Communicate and express oneself with others: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Interaction with other colleagues: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [x  ] Frequently  Interaction with the public/co-collaborators: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently   PhysicalReading (ingest data): [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [x  ] Frequently  Working on a computer: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Typing: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Writing by hand: [  ] Rarely    [x  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Sitting: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [ x ] Frequently  Walking: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Standing: [  ] Rarely    [x  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Lift/Carry 0-25 lbs: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Lift/Carry 25-75 lbs: [ x ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Hiking: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Climbing up or down stairs: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Bending: [x  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Squatting: [x  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Reaching overhead: [  x] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Repetitive motions: [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  x] Frequently  Ability to drive: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently   Location ConditionsIn person required (versus remote work): [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Travel required*:  [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Night or weekend work: [  ] Rarely    [ x ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Work in outdoor conditions: [ x ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  Other? _________________ [  ] Rarely    [  ] Occasionally   [  ] Frequently  *Attendance at our remote annual all-staff retreat is encouraged. This could require travel and 4-5 days of time away from home each year. BENEFITS (Subject to change—see Handbook for more details) For regular staff working 30+ hours a week <ul><li>Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and greatly discounted for families.</li><li>Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families.</li><li>Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA’s.</li><li>Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) provided for reimbursement of eligible wellness expenses.</li><li>Center paid premiums for Short Term and Long-Term Disability provided for all staff.</li><li>Center paid premiums for Basic Life Insurance for all staff.</li><li>Discounted premiums for pet discount program.</li></ul> For all regular staff<ul><li>403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer paid contributions.</li><li>Generous time off policies, including 13 paid holidays per year and 5 “personal” days awarded each year.</li><li>Vacation accrual starts at a rate of 15 days annually, but it may be higher commensurate with experience, and paid sick days accrue at a rate of 10 days per year.</li><li>Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave and even pet caretaker leave.</li><li>After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical.</li><li>Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.</li></ul> JEDAI STATEMENTThe Center for Biological Diversity deeply values, and is committed to sustaining and promoting, both biological and cultural diversity. We welcome, embrace and respect diversity of people, identities and cultures. We are committed to fostering an organizational culture of diversity and inclusion. The Center believes staff and board diversity is critical to saving life on Earth. We are an equal opportunity employer. The Center complies with all federal and local laws regarding work authorization for new hires. We welcome and encourage anyone interested to apply to any of our open positions. Everyone, regardless of current work authorization, will be considered. Exempt Classification: ExemptApplicable Exemption: ProfessionalReasoning behind this classification: High degree of discretion and work is predominantly intellectual in nature and varied in character. The output produced can’t be standardized in relation to a given period of time. </div>

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