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OPEN REQUESTS

Bring Catamounts Home Campaign – Grassroots Organizer

May 2026

Position Type:

  • Part-time contractor position (20-25 hours/week average) at $30/hour.
  • Initial 6-month contract with the possibility for extension pending funding and campaign needs.
  • Anticipated start date June 15, 2026
  • Must be based in Vermont. Flexible schedule required, including some evenings and weekends

Who We Are

Founded in 2016, Mighty Earth is a growing global advocacy organization working to protect nature and secure a climate that allows all life to flourish. Mighty Earth achieves transformative change by creating a “perfect storm” of campaigns, communications, and practical engagement with decision-makers to shift entire industries and influence government policy. We have played a leading role in stopping the destruction of tropical rainforests, protecting Indigenous rights, and driving billions of dollars of investment in decarbonization.

Bring Catamounts Home is a rewilding initiative of Mighty Earth focused on restoring catamounts (also known as mountain lions, cougars, or pumas) to the Eastern United States. The campaign is helping lead a regional conversation about ecological restoration of catamounts and the future of wild nature in the Northeast. We are seeking a passionate, outgoing, and highly motivated Grassroots Organizer to help grow and activate our Vermont supporter network.

Position Overview

The Vermont Grassroots Organizer will help build public engagement and grassroots support for the Bring Catamounts Home campaign across Vermont. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys community organizing, public outreach, environmental advocacy, event coordination, and relationship building.

The organizer will play a key role in expanding the campaign’s statewide presence through events, volunteer engagement, supporter communications, and creative public education initiatives. This is a highly people-oriented position. We are looking for someone who is energized by talking with the public, building relationships, and helping grow a statewide movement.

Key Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Public Engagement

  • Represent the campaign at farmers markets, festivals, fairs, conferences, community events, and other public gatherings across Vermont
  • Organize and coordinate public education events, presentations, and community conversations
  • Conduct outreach to local organizations, businesses, and community groups
  • Help expand the campaign’s visibility and community presence throughout Vermont

Volunteer Engagement

  • Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers across the state
  • Coordinate volunteer activities including: letters to the editor and op-ed writing, event support, educational outreach and other grassroots advocacy efforts
  • Help organize volunteer meetups and community-building events
  • Draft bi-monthly supporter email updates

General Campaign Support

  • Assist with logistics and planning for campaign events
  • Participate in strategy discussions and team meetings
  • Identify opportunities for outreach, partnerships, and public engagement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comfort engaging with the public in a variety of settings
  • Passion for wildlife conservation, ecology, rewilding, or environmental advocacy
  • Experience with community organizing, volunteer coordination, outreach, or event planning
  • Strong organizational and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
  • Familiarity with Vermont communities and culture
  • Willingness to travel throughout Vermont, including valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

To Apply: Please send a resume and brief cover letter describing your interest in the position and any relevant experience to Renee Seacor at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

More about Mighty Earth:

Read more about our approach and our campaign in the following resources:

Approach and Culture:

Consistent with our obsession with impact, Mighty Earth is results-focused, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and nimble – and we seek candidates who are excited to work in that culture. While remaining true to our public interest mission and commitment to movement-building, we have sought to apply the best of business to our organization. A resource that has informed our approach to culture is the book No Rules Rules and the famous Netflix culture deck.

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming place for people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, parents, empty-nesters, and more.

Mighty Earth is an equal opportunity employer; we strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression and any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.