Oregon Environmental Council
Portland, OR, USA
Legislative Director
WHO WE ARE:
We’re a nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental organization with deep roots dating back to 1968. Our work is grounded in fostering equitable, forward-thinking solutions to the environmental challenges facing us today – and tomorrow. We envision a future where every Oregonian enjoys equitable access to the healthy air, water, climate and community needed to thrive. To realize this vision, we’ve cultivated a team of tireless champions to support policies and practices centered in environmental protection and justice. We build coalitions, celebrate successes, launch impactful campaigns and have fun along the way. OEC seeks diverse perspectives and partnerships, and welcomes and includes all races, ethnicities, affiliations, identities, and experiences. Learn more about OEC’s vision for justice. We encourage candidates with diverse lived experiences to apply.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Oregon Environmental Council is seeking a Legislative Director to lead our efforts to secure and defend public policies that align with our mission. The Legislative Director works to advocate for OEC’s policy agenda and increase our presence and effectiveness within the Oregon Legislature, administrative agencies, and executive branch, and occasionally works with Oregon’s congressional delegation and local elected officials. The role represents OEC full-time in Salem during legislative sessions and interim committee days, coordinating and providing strategic guidance on the work of our program directors on specific legislation. Between sessions, the Legislative Director cultivates relationships with bipartisan legislators and candidates; designs and delivers legislative briefings around Oregon; and works with our program staff to promote OEC’s policy agenda through other venues. This position requires travel throughout Oregon. This role works under the supervision of the Executive Director and coordinates closely with the Director of Programs, but with a high level of autonomy.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
You are politically savvy and are gifted at building relationships. You are a good storyteller who can quickly learn essential information and communicate in a compelling way. You have high integrity and are a credible source of information. You are able to manage multiple campaigns and have excellent follow through. You have a passion for making change and are able to work in coalition with both like-minded and unlikely allies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legislative Advocacy (~35%)
• Serves as OEC’s primary voice in the Oregon Legislature. This includes, tracking relevant legislation, coordinating testimony and other advocacy work, negotiating, providing rapid response information to decision-makers, and presenting testimony
• On an as-needed basis, supports other major policy campaigns which may involve advocating before regulatory and administrative agencies or before local or federal decision-makers
• Keeps OEC program staff, Director of Programs, Executive Director and Communications Director regularly informed of legislative issues and engages them at useful and necessary points
• Serves on statewide task forces
Relationship Building (~35%)
• Builds strong relationships with legislators and candidates of all parties from across Oregon and, to a lesser extent, with local and federal politicians
• Builds strong professional relationships with key individuals in Oregon’s executive branch to move OEC’s agenda forward
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with key interest groups and individuals, building broad support for OEC program goals and objectives and leveraging our strengths to support partner organizations’ work
Policy Analysis and Campaign Planning and Execution (~20%)
• Coordinates staff work to develop and finalize our legislative agenda
• Develops and leads legislative strategic approach for securing OEC’s priorities
• Assists in analyzing, investigating, and refining potential legislative proposals, with an equity and inclusion lens
• Reviews proposed ballot measure endorsements for relevancy to OEC’s mission and makes recommendations; supports ballot measure campaigns, as needed
• Engages OEC’s board for strategy, guidance, and advocacy
Other Responsibilities (~10%)
• Works with OEC staff to produce testimony, fact sheets, press releases, opinion pieces, and other documents as necessary
• Leads and develops trainings and shares tips on effective advocacy for OEC staff, emerging leaders board, and partners
• Supports OEC fundraising activities as requested, e.g., by presenting progress reports and meeting with potential donors
• Actively works to strengthen OEC’s public presence and visibility, both independently and in coordination with other staff members
• Responsible for tracking compliance with state and local lobbying disclosure requirements
• Other responsibilities as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience, Education and Certifications
• Minimum four years of professional experience in lobbying, advocacy, and/or legislative work
• Demonstrated experience incorporating the perspectives of communities of color in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process
• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license
Required Skills, Abilities and Qualities
• Proven ability to build broad-based support among elected officials and key stakeholders for proactive policy changes
• Excellent interpersonal skills; an eagerness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment; positive, flexible attitude
• Excellent communications (verbal and written)
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with diverse organizations and constituents
• Able to maintain a general level of knowledge and understanding of a wide range of issues
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to manage multiple projects while keeping a “big picture” strategic view
• Ability to self-motivate, take the initiative and problem solve; ability to work independently
• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy
• An understanding of the impacts of institutional and structural racism and bias
• Demonstrated commitment to expanding cultural awareness and advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization and as part of programmatic work; a commitment to continued learning and working against institutional and structural racism
• A passion for OEC’s mission
• Energized to support Oregon Environmental Council’s Values and Beliefs and workplace culture as described in our Team Charter
• Willingness and ability to work long hours during legislative sessions
Desirable Additional Qualifications
• Existing relationships with Oregon legislators and policy stakeholders
• Experience working in a non-profit setting with a mission-driven staff and board
• Prior experience with environmental and/or environmental justice policy issues
• Experience working with the media
• Experience with advocacy campaign strategy
• Relevant advanced degree
OTHER DETAILS:
Travel: This position requires a daily presence in Salem during the legislative session, and requires occasional statewide travel including overnight or multiple days. An OEC vehicle is currently available for Legislative Director travel during session. OEC encourages travel by sustainable modes, e.g., walking, bicycling, taking transit, carpooling, but some trips may require driving. This position therefore requires a valid driver’s license.
Work Schedule: This role requires the ability to be flexible about one’s schedule and work hours, including frequent evening and weekend hours and daily travel during legislative sessions. When the legislature is not meeting, OEC’s standard hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00. This role may require excess hours in order to achieve deliverables, especially during legislative session.
Physical: This job operates in a professional open-floor office environment with a moderate level of noise associated with personal conversations and office machinery. The employee must be able to see, hear and talk and have the physical ability to move around, lift light objects, and use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:
The full salary range for this position is currently $76,500 – $107,000 per year. Starting salaries are usually in the first half of the full range. Starting salary offers are made based on an assessment of the candidate’s skills, experience, and abilities in relation to the job description, and also in relation to peer roles in the organization.
OEC endeavors to increase all staff wages annually to account for cost of living as well as to recognize and honor experience gained over time. We review and adjust the organizational pay scale every 2-3 years. Employees can expect to move up in the range for their position’s pay grade as they gain more experience in their roles.
OEC offers a collaborative, team-oriented, flexible, family-friendly workplace. Excellent benefits include:
• Generous paid leave, including 4 weeks of vacation (3 in first year), Fridays off in August, 11 fixed holidays, 4 personal days, and 12 sick days annually
• 401k contribution (up to 6% after the first year)
• Employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employee, with significant employer support for dependents’ coverage
At OEC, you will learn a lot, laugh a lot, and feel great about helping Oregon communities become better, healthier places to live.
TO APPLY:
You will be asked for a cover letter & resume, our simple intake form usually takes less than two minutes to complete. Applications are reviewed on a two week rolling basis, and this position will remain open until filled.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5458897
Full Time
Legislative Director
WHO WE ARE:
We’re a nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental organization with deep roots dating back to 1968. Our work is grounded in fostering equitable, forward-thinking solutions to the environmental challenges facing us today – and tomorrow. We envision a future where every Oregonian enjoys equitable access to the healthy air, water, climate and community needed to thrive. To realize this vision, we’ve cultivated a team of tireless champions to support policies and practices centered in environmental protection and justice. We build coalitions, celebrate successes, launch impactful campaigns and have fun along the way. OEC seeks diverse perspectives and partnerships, and welcomes and includes all races, ethnicities, affiliations, identities, and experiences. Learn more about OEC’s vision for justice. We encourage candidates with diverse lived experiences to apply.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Oregon Environmental Council is seeking a Legislative Director to lead our efforts to secure and defend public policies that align with our mission. The Legislative Director works to advocate for OEC’s policy agenda and increase our presence and effectiveness within the Oregon Legislature, administrative agencies, and executive branch, and occasionally works with Oregon’s congressional delegation and local elected officials. The role represents OEC full-time in Salem during legislative sessions and interim committee days, coordinating and providing strategic guidance on the work of our program directors on specific legislation. Between sessions, the Legislative Director cultivates relationships with bipartisan legislators and candidates; designs and delivers legislative briefings around Oregon; and works with our program staff to promote OEC’s policy agenda through other venues. This position requires travel throughout Oregon. This role works under the supervision of the Executive Director and coordinates closely with the Director of Programs, but with a high level of autonomy.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
You are politically savvy and are gifted at building relationships. You are a good storyteller who can quickly learn essential information and communicate in a compelling way. You have high integrity and are a credible source of information. You are able to manage multiple campaigns and have excellent follow through. You have a passion for making change and are able to work in coalition with both like-minded and unlikely allies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legislative Advocacy (~35%)
• Serves as OEC’s primary voice in the Oregon Legislature. This includes, tracking relevant legislation, coordinating testimony and other advocacy work, negotiating, providing rapid response information to decision-makers, and presenting testimony
• On an as-needed basis, supports other major policy campaigns which may involve advocating before regulatory and administrative agencies or before local or federal decision-makers
• Keeps OEC program staff, Director of Programs, Executive Director and Communications Director regularly informed of legislative issues and engages them at useful and necessary points
• Serves on statewide task forces
Relationship Building (~35%)
• Builds strong relationships with legislators and candidates of all parties from across Oregon and, to a lesser extent, with local and federal politicians
• Builds strong professional relationships with key individuals in Oregon’s executive branch to move OEC’s agenda forward
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with key interest groups and individuals, building broad support for OEC program goals and objectives and leveraging our strengths to support partner organizations’ work
Policy Analysis and Campaign Planning and Execution (~20%)
• Coordinates staff work to develop and finalize our legislative agenda
• Develops and leads legislative strategic approach for securing OEC’s priorities
• Assists in analyzing, investigating, and refining potential legislative proposals, with an equity and inclusion lens
• Reviews proposed ballot measure endorsements for relevancy to OEC’s mission and makes recommendations; supports ballot measure campaigns, as needed
• Engages OEC’s board for strategy, guidance, and advocacy
Other Responsibilities (~10%)
• Works with OEC staff to produce testimony, fact sheets, press releases, opinion pieces, and other documents as necessary
• Leads and develops trainings and shares tips on effective advocacy for OEC staff, emerging leaders board, and partners
• Supports OEC fundraising activities as requested, e.g., by presenting progress reports and meeting with potential donors
• Actively works to strengthen OEC’s public presence and visibility, both independently and in coordination with other staff members
• Responsible for tracking compliance with state and local lobbying disclosure requirements
• Other responsibilities as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience, Education and Certifications
• Minimum four years of professional experience in lobbying, advocacy, and/or legislative work
• Demonstrated experience incorporating the perspectives of communities of color in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process
• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license
Required Skills, Abilities and Qualities
• Proven ability to build broad-based support among elected officials and key stakeholders for proactive policy changes
• Excellent interpersonal skills; an eagerness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment; positive, flexible attitude
• Excellent communications (verbal and written)
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with diverse organizations and constituents
• Able to maintain a general level of knowledge and understanding of a wide range of issues
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to manage multiple projects while keeping a “big picture” strategic view
• Ability to self-motivate, take the initiative and problem solve; ability to work independently
• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy
• An understanding of the impacts of institutional and structural racism and bias
• Demonstrated commitment to expanding cultural awareness and advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization and as part of programmatic work; a commitment to continued learning and working against institutional and structural racism
• A passion for OEC’s mission
• Energized to support Oregon Environmental Council’s Values and Beliefs and workplace culture as described in our Team Charter
• Willingness and ability to work long hours during legislative sessions
Desirable Additional Qualifications
• Existing relationships with Oregon legislators and policy stakeholders
• Experience working in a non-profit setting with a mission-driven staff and board
• Prior experience with environmental and/or environmental justice policy issues
• Experience working with the media
• Experience with advocacy campaign strategy
• Relevant advanced degree
OTHER DETAILS:
Travel: This position requires a daily presence in Salem during the legislative session, and requires occasional statewide travel including overnight or multiple days. An OEC vehicle is currently available for Legislative Director travel during session. OEC encourages travel by sustainable modes, e.g., walking, bicycling, taking transit, carpooling, but some trips may require driving. This position therefore requires a valid driver’s license.
Work Schedule: This role requires the ability to be flexible about one’s schedule and work hours, including frequent evening and weekend hours and daily travel during legislative sessions. When the legislature is not meeting, OEC’s standard hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00. This role may require excess hours in order to achieve deliverables, especially during legislative session.
Physical: This job operates in a professional open-floor office environment with a moderate level of noise associated with personal conversations and office machinery. The employee must be able to see, hear and talk and have the physical ability to move around, lift light objects, and use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:
The full salary range for this position is currently $76,500 – $107,000 per year. Starting salaries are usually in the first half of the full range. Starting salary offers are made based on an assessment of the candidate’s skills, experience, and abilities in relation to the job description, and also in relation to peer roles in the organization.
OEC endeavors to increase all staff wages annually to account for cost of living as well as to recognize and honor experience gained over time. We review and adjust the organizational pay scale every 2-3 years. Employees can expect to move up in the range for their position’s pay grade as they gain more experience in their roles.
OEC offers a collaborative, team-oriented, flexible, family-friendly workplace. Excellent benefits include:
• Generous paid leave, including 4 weeks of vacation (3 in first year), Fridays off in August, 11 fixed holidays, 4 personal days, and 12 sick days annually
• 401k contribution (up to 6% after the first year)
• Employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employee, with significant employer support for dependents’ coverage
At OEC, you will learn a lot, laugh a lot, and feel great about helping Oregon communities become better, healthier places to live.
TO APPLY:
You will be asked for a cover letter & resume, our simple intake form usually takes less than two minutes to complete. Applications are reviewed on a two week rolling basis, and this position will remain open until filled.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5458897
Oregon Environmental Council
Portland, OR, USA
Environmental Health Program Director
WHO WE ARE:
We’re a nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental organization with deep roots dating back to 1968. Our work is grounded in fostering equitable, forward-thinking solutions to the environmental challenges facing us today – and tomorrow. We envision a future where every Oregonian enjoys equitable access to the healthy air, water, climate and community needed to thrive. To realize this vision, we’ve cultivated a team of tireless champions to support policies and practices centered in environmental protection and justice. We build coalitions, celebrate successes, launch impactful campaigns and have fun along the way. OEC seeks diverse perspectives and partnerships, and welcomes and includes all races, ethnicities, affiliations, identities, and experiences. Learn more about OEC’s vision for justice. We encourage candidates with diverse lived experiences to apply.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is seeking an Environmental Health Program Director to lead in developing, delivering, and implementing policies and programs that will protect Oregonians from toxic chemicals in products, air pollutants, and other environmental hazards. This position sets the strategic direction for OEC’s environmental health work, which includes a cross-cutting portfolio focused on advancing innovative, science-based solutions that improve health outcomes by creating toxic-free homes, work and natural places, especially for those who are most vulnerable to and impacted by environmental health threats (children, the elderly, communities of color, and low-wealth communities). This includes policy research and development, data analysis, trust-based relationship-building, direct advocacy, grassroots mobilization, community projects, and strategic communications. The Environmental Health Program Director manages broad coalitions and works closely with diverse partners to provide policy expertise and guide advocacy strategy. This position coordinates with other program staff around intersections between environmental health and climate change, transportation, and water quantity and quality issues.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate is a policy-smart, people person who is excited about advocacy to protect Oregonians from exposure to harmful chemicals. You are a creative campaigner who understands coalitions and how to build bridges to get things done. You don’t shy away from technical conversations and you are ready to be creative about reducing health burdens and promoting equitable solutions. You are a strong communicator who is excited to testify, write comments, speak with the media and activate partners to positively influence statewide policy proposals and other health-based initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Policy/Project Development and Implementation; Advocacy (~35%)
• Develop policy proposals and recommendations to advance program goals; craft and implement advocacy campaign plans to achieve strong policy progress.
• Ensure strong implementation and defense of existing environmental health policies through legislative and regulatory advocacy and oversight, and (where needed) legal defense.
• Formulate projects to advance program goals; develop and execute project implementation.
• Prioritize and integrate equity and environmental justice in policy design, coalition engagement, and advocacy strategy.
• Prepare and present written comments and verbal testimony to advance policy priorities through state legislative processes and agency regulatory proceedings.
• Represent OEC in meetings with state legislators, agency staff and leadership, Governor’s office, and (occasionally) federal delegation and local policymakers.
• Monitor and engage in state administrative and regulatory processes relevant to program goals; serve on statewide advisory councils, including agency rulemaking committees.
• Investigate and analyze issues germane to program; review relevant professional materials and communications on a continuing basis.
• Determine and communicate the organization’s positions on program-related policy priorities to partners, decision-makers, and the media.
Relationship and Coalition Building (~35%)
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships and alliances with diverse partners, stakeholders, and policymakers to advance, implement, and defend policy progress.
• Engage authentically with culturally-specific and community-of-color led organizations, organizations representing rural interests, and other partners that bring a social and environmental justice perspective.
• Develop, manage, and participate in diverse and influential advocacy coalitions and networks in support of program goals.
Outreach and Education (~20%)
• Build broad public support for program goals and project objectives.
• Educate and engage OEC partners, members, supporters, and the media through website communications, electronic and written communications, webinars, and personal interactions.
• Produce reports, fact sheets, opinion pieces, toolkits, and other communication tools to advance program objectives, with support from our communications team.
• Engage in public speaking to diverse audiences.
• Serve as an ambassador for OEC, building our public presence by representing OEC in the media and in stakeholder coalitions.
• Occasionally develops and implements public education and “things you can do” campaigns
Fundraising and Organizational Health (~10%)
• In collaboration with our development team, help draft and review program-related grant proposals and progress reports
• Occasionally participate in fundraising meetings and events with donors and foundations
• Participate in organizational budget setting, staff meetings and retreats
• Actively support co-workers
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience and Education
• Minimum three years of professional experience in public policy development and/or advocacy
• Experience promoting and/or working knowledge of environmental health related issues
• Bachelor’s degree
Required Skills, Abilities and Qualities
• Proven ability to conduct policy research and analysis, bring together diverse stakeholders, and develop strategic campaigns to secure policy and other programmatic goals
• Keen problem-solving skills and ability to conduct long-term visioning and planning.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and deadlines while keeping a “big picture” strategic view.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills; persuasive public speaking and presentation skills; ability to clearly translate complex policy issues and tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to expanding cultural awareness and advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization and as part of programmatic work; a commitment to continued learning and working against institutional and structural racism.
• Entrepreneurial approach; ethic of continuous improvement, self-motivation and initiative; detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; an eagerness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment; flexible attitude.
• Commitment to OEC’s mission, values and beliefs, and workplace culture as described in our Team Charter.
• Ability to travel to Salem and occasionally statewide.
Desirable Additional Qualifications
• Expertise in environmental health policy
• Existing relationships with Oregon decision-makers and stakeholders, including elected officials, businesses, state agencies, community leaders, and advocacy organizations
• Experience working in a nonprofit setting with a mission-driven staff and board
• Relevant advanced degree or equivalent work experience
OTHER DETAILS:
Travel: This position requires some travel around the state. OEC encourages travel by sustainable modes, e.g., walking, bicycling, taking transit, and carpooling.
Work Schedule: Our office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM, however this role requires the ability to be flexible about one’s schedule and work hours. This role may occasionally require excess hours in order to achieve deliverables.
Physical: This job operates in a professional open-floor office environment with a moderate level of noise associated with personal conversations and office machinery. The employee must be able to see, hear and talk and have the physical ability to move around, lift light objects, and use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:
The full salary range for this position is currently $70,000 – $93,000 per year. Starting salaries are almost always in the first half of the full range. Salary offers are made based on an assessment of the candidate’s skills, experience, and abilities in relation to the job description, and also in relation to peer roles in the organization. OEC endeavors to increase all staff wages annually to account for cost of living as well as to recognize and honor experience gained over time. We review and adjust the organizational pay scale every 2-3 years. Employees can expect to move up in the range for their position’s pay grade as they gain more experience in their roles. OEC offers a collaborative, team-oriented, flexible, family-friendly workplace. Excellent benefits include:
• Generous paid leave, including 4 weeks of vacation (3 in first year), Fridays off in August, 11 fixed holidays, 4 personal days, and 12 sick days annually
• 401k contribution (up to 6% after the first year)
• Employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employee, with significant employer support for dependents’ coverage
At OEC, you will learn a lot, laugh a lot, and feel great about helping Oregon communities become better, healthier places to live.
TO APPLY: You will be asked for a cover letter & resume, our simple intake form usually takes less than two minutes to complete. Applications are reviewed on a two week rolling basis, and this position will remain open until filled.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5458609
Full Time
Environmental Health Program Director
WHO WE ARE:
We’re a nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental organization with deep roots dating back to 1968. Our work is grounded in fostering equitable, forward-thinking solutions to the environmental challenges facing us today – and tomorrow. We envision a future where every Oregonian enjoys equitable access to the healthy air, water, climate and community needed to thrive. To realize this vision, we’ve cultivated a team of tireless champions to support policies and practices centered in environmental protection and justice. We build coalitions, celebrate successes, launch impactful campaigns and have fun along the way. OEC seeks diverse perspectives and partnerships, and welcomes and includes all races, ethnicities, affiliations, identities, and experiences. Learn more about OEC’s vision for justice. We encourage candidates with diverse lived experiences to apply.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is seeking an Environmental Health Program Director to lead in developing, delivering, and implementing policies and programs that will protect Oregonians from toxic chemicals in products, air pollutants, and other environmental hazards. This position sets the strategic direction for OEC’s environmental health work, which includes a cross-cutting portfolio focused on advancing innovative, science-based solutions that improve health outcomes by creating toxic-free homes, work and natural places, especially for those who are most vulnerable to and impacted by environmental health threats (children, the elderly, communities of color, and low-wealth communities). This includes policy research and development, data analysis, trust-based relationship-building, direct advocacy, grassroots mobilization, community projects, and strategic communications. The Environmental Health Program Director manages broad coalitions and works closely with diverse partners to provide policy expertise and guide advocacy strategy. This position coordinates with other program staff around intersections between environmental health and climate change, transportation, and water quantity and quality issues.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate is a policy-smart, people person who is excited about advocacy to protect Oregonians from exposure to harmful chemicals. You are a creative campaigner who understands coalitions and how to build bridges to get things done. You don’t shy away from technical conversations and you are ready to be creative about reducing health burdens and promoting equitable solutions. You are a strong communicator who is excited to testify, write comments, speak with the media and activate partners to positively influence statewide policy proposals and other health-based initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Policy/Project Development and Implementation; Advocacy (~35%)
• Develop policy proposals and recommendations to advance program goals; craft and implement advocacy campaign plans to achieve strong policy progress.
• Ensure strong implementation and defense of existing environmental health policies through legislative and regulatory advocacy and oversight, and (where needed) legal defense.
• Formulate projects to advance program goals; develop and execute project implementation.
• Prioritize and integrate equity and environmental justice in policy design, coalition engagement, and advocacy strategy.
• Prepare and present written comments and verbal testimony to advance policy priorities through state legislative processes and agency regulatory proceedings.
• Represent OEC in meetings with state legislators, agency staff and leadership, Governor’s office, and (occasionally) federal delegation and local policymakers.
• Monitor and engage in state administrative and regulatory processes relevant to program goals; serve on statewide advisory councils, including agency rulemaking committees.
• Investigate and analyze issues germane to program; review relevant professional materials and communications on a continuing basis.
• Determine and communicate the organization’s positions on program-related policy priorities to partners, decision-makers, and the media.
Relationship and Coalition Building (~35%)
• Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships and alliances with diverse partners, stakeholders, and policymakers to advance, implement, and defend policy progress.
• Engage authentically with culturally-specific and community-of-color led organizations, organizations representing rural interests, and other partners that bring a social and environmental justice perspective.
• Develop, manage, and participate in diverse and influential advocacy coalitions and networks in support of program goals.
Outreach and Education (~20%)
• Build broad public support for program goals and project objectives.
• Educate and engage OEC partners, members, supporters, and the media through website communications, electronic and written communications, webinars, and personal interactions.
• Produce reports, fact sheets, opinion pieces, toolkits, and other communication tools to advance program objectives, with support from our communications team.
• Engage in public speaking to diverse audiences.
• Serve as an ambassador for OEC, building our public presence by representing OEC in the media and in stakeholder coalitions.
• Occasionally develops and implements public education and “things you can do” campaigns
Fundraising and Organizational Health (~10%)
• In collaboration with our development team, help draft and review program-related grant proposals and progress reports
• Occasionally participate in fundraising meetings and events with donors and foundations
• Participate in organizational budget setting, staff meetings and retreats
• Actively support co-workers
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience and Education
• Minimum three years of professional experience in public policy development and/or advocacy
• Experience promoting and/or working knowledge of environmental health related issues
• Bachelor’s degree
Required Skills, Abilities and Qualities
• Proven ability to conduct policy research and analysis, bring together diverse stakeholders, and develop strategic campaigns to secure policy and other programmatic goals
• Keen problem-solving skills and ability to conduct long-term visioning and planning.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and deadlines while keeping a “big picture” strategic view.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills; persuasive public speaking and presentation skills; ability to clearly translate complex policy issues and tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to expanding cultural awareness and advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization and as part of programmatic work; a commitment to continued learning and working against institutional and structural racism.
• Entrepreneurial approach; ethic of continuous improvement, self-motivation and initiative; detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; an eagerness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment; flexible attitude.
• Commitment to OEC’s mission, values and beliefs, and workplace culture as described in our Team Charter.
• Ability to travel to Salem and occasionally statewide.
Desirable Additional Qualifications
• Expertise in environmental health policy
• Existing relationships with Oregon decision-makers and stakeholders, including elected officials, businesses, state agencies, community leaders, and advocacy organizations
• Experience working in a nonprofit setting with a mission-driven staff and board
• Relevant advanced degree or equivalent work experience
OTHER DETAILS:
Travel: This position requires some travel around the state. OEC encourages travel by sustainable modes, e.g., walking, bicycling, taking transit, and carpooling.
Work Schedule: Our office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM, however this role requires the ability to be flexible about one’s schedule and work hours. This role may occasionally require excess hours in order to achieve deliverables.
Physical: This job operates in a professional open-floor office environment with a moderate level of noise associated with personal conversations and office machinery. The employee must be able to see, hear and talk and have the physical ability to move around, lift light objects, and use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.
SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:
The full salary range for this position is currently $70,000 – $93,000 per year. Starting salaries are almost always in the first half of the full range. Salary offers are made based on an assessment of the candidate’s skills, experience, and abilities in relation to the job description, and also in relation to peer roles in the organization. OEC endeavors to increase all staff wages annually to account for cost of living as well as to recognize and honor experience gained over time. We review and adjust the organizational pay scale every 2-3 years. Employees can expect to move up in the range for their position’s pay grade as they gain more experience in their roles. OEC offers a collaborative, team-oriented, flexible, family-friendly workplace. Excellent benefits include:
• Generous paid leave, including 4 weeks of vacation (3 in first year), Fridays off in August, 11 fixed holidays, 4 personal days, and 12 sick days annually
• 401k contribution (up to 6% after the first year)
• Employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employee, with significant employer support for dependents’ coverage
At OEC, you will learn a lot, laugh a lot, and feel great about helping Oregon communities become better, healthier places to live.
TO APPLY: You will be asked for a cover letter & resume, our simple intake form usually takes less than two minutes to complete. Applications are reviewed on a two week rolling basis, and this position will remain open until filled.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5458609
