Oregon Wild seeks a dynamic, passionate, and strategic Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization into its next phase of evolution and impact. The ED will be responsible for overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational/financial management, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and values. This role is an opportunity to guide a well-established organization that is poised for continued success in environmental advocacy, policy influence, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Implement the existing visionary strategic plan that addresses organizational growth, financial sustainability, and environmental advocacy goals. Formulate the direction for the evolution of the strategic plan to implement in future planning cycles.
• Fundraising & Development: Direct fundraising efforts, including individual donors, foundations, and legacy giving, while ensuring continued financial stability and growth.
• Staff & Organizational Development: Lead a talented and dedicated team, fostering a collaborative workplace culture and supporting an effective organizational structure. Work closely with the board to advise, inform and facilitate their role in strategic oversight and governance. 
• Administration and Financial Oversight: Provide day-to-day organizational administrative and financial oversight including budgeting and management of operational and endowment funds. 
• Advocacy & External Relations: Represent Oregon Wild in policy and advocacy efforts at local, state, and federal levels. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, tribal entities, and partner organizations.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Champion EDI initiatives within the organization, ensuring an ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment.

Qualifications:

• Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a senior leadership role, with a strong track record of strategic planning and organizational management.
• Fundraising Expertise: Demonstrated success in fundraising, including experience with major donors, grants, and legacy giving.
• Administration and Finance: Demonstrated ability in organizational administration, budgeting and financial oversight.
• Environmental Advocacy: Deep understanding and personal commitment toward strong environmental policy and conservation issues. Some understanding of the conservation landscape in Oregon and relevant related issues is preferred. Experience working with governmental agencies and elected officials is highly valued.
• EDI Commitment: A strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with experience in implementing EDI initiatives and fostering an inclusive workplace.
• Collaborative Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team, with a focus on mentorship, staff development, and organizational cohesion.
• Communication Skills: Excellent public speaking, writing, and media engagement skills. Comfortable advocating on behalf of the organization at public events and in legislative settings.

WHY JOIN OREGON WILD?

• Recognition: Join a team recognized as one of the most effective environmental advocacy organizations in the region, including in leadership of national and state-wide coalitions and campaigns. 
• Impact: Lead a growing, mission-driven organization that is making a significant impact on protecting Oregon’s natural environment, with fifty years of successful campaigns and partnerships.
• Growth: Be at the forefront of shaping Oregon Wild’s future, building on a strong foundation, and driving strategic initiatives that benefit Oregon’s wild places and wildlife.

How to apply: Visit https://oregonwild.org/about/careers/ to find a complete job description and application instructions.