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Description
Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon - clean air and water, an unpolluted landscape and healthy food produced by local farmers. For nearly 40 years we've been a champion for solutions to protect the health of every Oregonian and the health of the place we call home. Our vision for Oregon includes solving global warming, protecting kids from toxins, cleaning up our rivers, building sustainable economies, and ensuring healthy food and local farms.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
OEC is seeking the right candidate to lead our collaborative work with Oregon's business community to build a sustainable economy in Oregon. The Program Director will work on a variety of projects, from supporting the growth of sustainable business and industry clusters via policy and economic development strategies to helping businesses choose environmentally responsible practices.
Specifically, the successful candidate will organize OEC's successful 12-year-old Forum for Business and the Environment series; promote a sustainable biofuels industry, and help Oregon emerge as a leader in other sustainable industry clusters over the coming years. Near-term project work also includes helping construction companies reduce diesel emissions.
This is a highly responsible position in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and requires focus, dedication and an ability to juggle multiple projects and leverage tight budgets. OEC offers a collaborative, team-oriented, family-friendly workplace that treats employees as the responsible professionals they are. Hours are flexible, benefits are generous, and laughter is frequent.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Policy and Project Development:
* Formulates ideas for new projects; develops project implementation plans
* Develops policy proposals
* Produces fact sheets, reports and other communication tools to support policy proposals and project objectives
* Investigates and analyzes issues germane to program; reviews relevant professional materials and communications on a continuing basis
Advocacy:
* Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with key interest groups and individuals; builds broad support for program goals and project objectives
* Designs and implements public education and media campaigns; writes articles, alerts and opinion pieces
* Prepares and presents public comments and testimony; lobbies Oregon Legislature
Outreach and Education:
* Designs and coordinates educational events and materials
* Develops and implements public education and "things you can do campaigns related to specific projects
* Actively seeks earned media
* Serves as an ambassador for OEC, building OEC's public presence
* Educates and engages OEC members through website communications, articles in e-bulletin and newsletter, personal interactions, and other communications
Fundraising:
* Writes program-related grant proposals; meets with foundation officers and other potential funders; writes progress reports
* Assists development staff with fundraising appeals and events
* Actively seeks new sources of financial support
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
* Minimum five years of professional experience in public policy development and advocacy, public affairs, or other related field
* Proven ability to bring stakeholders together to secure policy changes and other program objectives
* A gift for writing and speaking in a clear and compelling fashion
* Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects without losing sight of the "big picture"
* Self-motivation and initiative
* An eagerness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment
* A passion for OEC's mission
* Bachelor's degree; relevant advanced degree preferred Desirable:
* Prior experience with economic development policy
* Existing relationships with Oregon businesses and economic development agencies.
* Experience working in a non-profit setting with a mission-driven staff and board
* Experience in marketing or communications
* A sense of humor
Starting Salary Range: $38,000-$43,000 annually
TO APPLY
Email or mail a cover letter and resume. If emailing, please put "OEC Program Director Search" as your subject line. No calls, please.
The position will be open until filled, but we would prefer to receive applications by October 8. All applicants will be notified once a hiring decision has been made.
Oregon Environmental Council
Program Director Search
222 NW Davis Street, Suite 309
Portland, OR 97209-3900