Senior Digital Strategist

Job Title: Senior Digital Strategist

Program: Digital

Employment Type: [ X ] Salary [ ] Hourly (exempt – this position is not eligible for over-time)

[ ] Part-time [ X ] Full-time

[ ] Temporary [ X ] Regular

Reports to: Senior Digital Advocacy Manager

Direct Reports to this position: N/A

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Location: Remote

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 (https://biologicaldiversity.bamboohr.com/careers/117?source=aWQ9Mjc%3D) by completing our application and submitting a cover letter and resume. 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: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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 Center for Biological Diversity (the Center) is hiring a Senior Digital Strategist to be a key member of the Center’s Digital team. The Senior Digital Strategist will deftly juggle responsive work in support of our diverse programs and ongoing core work within the digital department. This person will collaborate with staff to advance advocacy work, bring in new supporters, deepen supporter engagement, and help secure campaign victories.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with program and digital team staff to craft content, including emails, text messages, social media, online actions and technical development.
• Work closely with other Digital team staff, including the Senior Digital Advocacy Manager, Social Media Strategist, etc., to ensure smooth integration of the work produced by Digital Strategists with other Digital department initiatives and schedules.
• Develop, write, edit, and produce digital content that will engage supporters via email, SMS, social media or the Center’s website.
• Collaborate with leadership and peers to identify responsive opportunities, including developing strategy and materials, and coordinating with other departments.
• Follow and test best practices and innovations for email, social media, mobile, and web.
• Make key decisions on project output, using expertise and insights from relevant team members or organizational stakeholders as well as testing and performance data.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 5-8 years of experience in digital engagement and/or public interest campaigning with environmental organizations preferred, but we are excited to welcome digital experts from other sectors and industries as well. Experience working on climate, endangered species, or other environmental issues or campaigns a plus.
• Experience with CRMs (Every Action experience is a plus), CMSs, texting platforms and best practices, and social media scheduling and listening platforms.
• Expertise in digital engagement strategies and tactics including digital campaign planning, expertise in all relevant channels (email, social media, mobile, web), fundraising, and online-to-offline organizing.
• Strong decision-making skills, able to make strategic calls for the project with awareness of the context in which it is operating both internally and externally.
• Ability to balance multiple projects at once.
• Keen judgment about what will work with key audiences, advance engagement goals, and organizational capacity.
• Track record of developing creative campaign content that engages diverse communities and deepens relationships with existing supporters.
• Excellent communication skills, including both written and oral.
• Strong understanding of and commitment to justice, equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours on occasion.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This role requires work in an office environment with long hours at the computer. Normal working hours are Monday-Friday, 9-5 with occasional work outside normal business hours during busy times. You will be required to use a laptop, which we will provide. We can also provide a monitor, mouse and keyboard upon request.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The 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.

Cognitive

Ability 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 [ X ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Physical

Reading (ingest data): [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ X ] Frequently

Working on a computer: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [X ] Frequently

Typing: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ X ] Frequently

Writing by hand: [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Sitting: [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ X ] Frequently

Walking: [ X ] Rarely [ ] 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: [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Climbing up or down stairs: [X ] Rarely [ ] 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: [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Location Conditions

In person required (versus remote work): [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Travel required: [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Night or weekend work: [X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Work in outdoor conditions: [ X ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

Other? _________________ [ ] Rarely [ ] Occasionally [ ] Frequently

JEDAI STATEMENT

The 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: Exempt

Applicable Exemption: Administrative

Reasoning behind this classification: High degree of discretion and work is predominantly intellectual in nature and varied in character. Work is directly related to general business operations of the Center.

(Subject to change—see Handbook for more details)

For regular staff working 30+ hours a week

• Fully paid medical premiums for staff, and greatly discounted for families.
• Fully paid dental and vision premiums for staff and their families.
• Generous employer contribution to HSA and HRA’s.
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) provided for reimbursement of eligible wellness expenses.
• Center paid premiums for Short Term and Long-Term Disability provided for all staff.
• Center paid premiums for Basic Life Insurance for all staff.
• Discounted premiums for pet discount program.

For all regular staff

• 403(b) plan with employer match and increasing employer paid contributions.
• Generous time off policies, including 13 paid holidays per year and 5 “personal” days awarded each year.
• 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.
• Center Paid Time Off for parental leave, personal leave, caretaker leave and even pet caretaker leave.
• After 5 years of service, all employees receive a 12-week paid sabbatical.
• Relaxed work atmosphere and dress code.