Founded in 1974, Oregon Wild is a non-profit conservation organization with a history of accomplishment. Our victories include safeguarding over 1.7 million acres of Wilderness and 1,800 miles of Wild & Scenic Rivers through federal legislation, legal victories that have protected hundreds of thousands of acres of old-growth forests and preserved critical wetland habitat, and the preservation and restoration of numerous endangered species, from coho salmon to gray wolves. Oregon Wild enjoys a national reputation as a pioneering organization that is both highly strategic and effective, with strong policy expertise.

The Oregon Wild Public Lands Coordinator works to advance the Crater Lake Wilderness proposal while defending Oregon’s public lands heritage from privatization and other threats. 

The Public Lands Coordinator is responsible for designing and implementing lobbying, grassroots, and communications strategies needed to advance these goals.  Responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with key Congressional and agency staff, reporters, business leaders and other opinion leaders; outreach to and education of pro-conservation public lands user groups, and traditional and electronic media outreach aimed at increasing public support for Wilderness and the protection of public lands.

This position requires extensive travel to the Crater Lake region and other areas of the state. It is preferred that the successful candidate be based in the Oregon Wild Portland office, but we will consider applicants based in Bend or Eugene.

Job Duties

Crater Lake Wilderness – 60%

• Coordinate the coalition of organizations working in support of the Crater Lake proposal.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key Congressional staff, agency leaders, state and local elected officials, and business leaders in order to advance the Crater Lake Wilderness proposal.
• Represent Oregon Wild in periodic lobby visits and educational meetings for decision makers, businesses, and key public lands user groups.
• Develop Congressional letters, fact sheets, opinion columns, reports, and other materials as needed to support the Crater Lake campaign.
• Develop a base of grasstop advocates in gateway communities surrounding Crater Lake and throughout Oregon.
• Provide lobbying, grassroots, or media support for other Oregon Wild priority Wilderness proposals on an as-needed basis.

Public Lands Advocacy – 40%

• Develop and coordinate a coalition of conservation, recreation, and non-traditional ally organizations devoted to keeping public lands public, with the goal of influencing Oregon’s Congressional delegation.
• Organize rallies, educational events, slideshows, and other activities as needed to increase awareness of threats to public lands.
• Draft Congressional letters, fact sheets, reports, and other materials as needed to support this effort.
• Represent Oregon Wild in meetings with state and federal legislators.
• Working with Oregon Wild’s Communications Coordinator, draft press releases, opinion columns, letters to the editor, action alerts, blog posts, and other items needed to advocate for public lands and Wilderness in Oregon.
• Carry out periodic hikes and public education events in support of public lands and Wilderness advocacy.
• Work with other staff in organizing the biennial Oregon Wilderness conference.

Qualifications

Required:

• At least two years of professional experience working in a legislative, legal,  policy, or advocacy organization
• Experience working with non-profit e-mail and CRM tools such as Salsa
• Experience in organizing and managing a grassroots coalition
• Past success in reaching out to media outlets to generate positive news coverage
• Excellent writing skills, with an emphasis on persuasive opinion pieces, press releases, and action alerts
• Creative thinker
• A demonstrated commitment to protecting and restoring Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife, and waters

Desired:

• Prior experience in environmental campaigns
• Experience with state and federal legislative procedures and advocacy
• Experience working with outdoor recreation businesses, athletes, and clubs

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full time, exempt position that includes benefits. Some evening and weekend hours will be required. The salary range this position is between $32,000 and $45,000, depending on experience. Benefits include paid health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan option, generous vacation, and other paid time off.

To Apply:

Applications must be sent by email to: [email protected].  Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references consolidated into a single PDF or Word Document, and include "Public Lands Coordinator" in the subject line of your email.  Review of completed applications will begin on May 20th, 2016.