07/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/18/2024 15:50
Make a difference for the environment and Oregon's future by joining our dynamic team!
STATUS: Accepting Applications - Priority Deadline August 12th, 2024
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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 healthwork, 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%)
Relationship and Coalition Building (~35%)
Outreach and Education (~20%)
Fundraising and Organizational Health (~10%)
Qualifications:
Required Experience and Education
Required Skills, Abilities and Qualities
Desirable Additional Qualifications
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:
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.
Job Posting Summary:
Title: | Program Director, Environmental Health |
Status: | Regular |
FLSA Classification: | Exempt |
Hours: | 1.0 full-time equivalent |
Reports to: | Director of Programs |
Location: | Portland, OR |
Work Type | Hybrid (at least 2 days a week in our Portland, OR office) |
Supervisory Responsibilities: | No supervisory responsibilities |
Opening Date: | 07-18-2024 |
Closing Date: | Priority deadline: August 12th. Position open until filled |
Salary Range: |
Minimum Starting Salary Range: $70,000-$81,500 |
ADA Accommodations:
If you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please email [email protected] or call 503-222-1963 x100 for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oregon Environmental Council provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender assignment, gender identity or expression, national origin, (dis)ability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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