Location: Portland, OR (hybrid work, location proximate to Portland area)
Reports to: Executive Director
About OEC
Founded in 1968 by concerned Oregonians across the state, Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is a membership-based, nonpartisan nonprofit. OEC is the first multi-issue, statewide environmental group in Oregon. Consider any "green" idea that put Oregon on the map over the last 50 years — the Bottle Bill, landmark land-use planning laws, curbside recycling — and you'll find that OEC was integrally involved, if not the driving force, behind these critical protections. OEC advocates for impactful, lasting solutions that get at the source of Oregon's environmental challenges and have tangible benefits for people's health and quality of life. OEC's goals include a stable climate that safeguards Oregon's communities and economy; clean and plentiful water that supports people, fish and wildlife; and healthy homes and neighborhoods free of air pollution and hazardous chemicals.
Oregon Environmental Council envisions a future in which every Oregonian has access to the healthy air, water, climate and community that all residents need to thrive. To achieve this vision, OEC strives for equitable environmental policies and practices that give every Oregonian a fair shot at acting on their environmental values, being a part of decisions that affect them, and living in healthy environs. Importantly, OEC is soon to complete a three-year strategic plan which includes its commitment to pursuing equitable and inclusive solutions to environmental challenges.
OEC is a fiscally sound, highly regarded organization that is committed to transparency and the evolving diversity of the state. With a budget of $3.2 million and a staff of 17, OEC is poised to continue broadening and deepening its work in support of a healthy environment that provides equitable outcomes for all Oregonians.
Learn more about Oregon Environmental Council at https://oeconline.org/!
Position Responsibilities
Oregon Environmental Council's Deputy Director for Programs provides leadership, support, and coordination to OEC's highly motivated team of professional program staff, ensuring effective implementation of OEC's strategic plan, issue-based campaign plans, work plans, and individual projects. The Deputy Director for Programs will be responsible for hiring and coaching the Program team; fostering coherence and synergy between OEC's program areas; identifying strategic opportunities; and, ensuring that program work is coordinated with and mutually supportive of the organization's fundraising, marketing, communications, and financial goals. The Deputy Director for Programs also works with the Executive Director, Legislative Director, and program staff to develop and implement OEC's policy agenda; conduct outreach to potential supporters; maintain important partner relationships; assist with program fundraising and reporting; all while ensuring program work moves forward.
The Deputy Director for Programs reports to the Executive Director and works closely with other department leads to provide organizational leadership, ensure financial health and stability, and support a strong team and a healthy work environment. The Deputy Director for Programs will play a strong role in developing OEC's strategic plan, serve as a liaison to the Board, and manage contracts and coordinate efforts with outside firms and consultants for OEC's initiatives.
More specifically, the Deputy Director for Programs:
Leadership and Management
Program and Project Management and Implementation
Interdepartmental Coordination
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Profile of the Successful Candidate
Oregon Environmental Council seeks a seasoned leader and manager with superb planning and communication skills, along with an effective, collaborative interpersonal manner that fosters trust-based relationships across the organization. The Deputy Director for Programs will be responsible for actively managing all affairs and operations of the program team while maintaining transparent, productive, collegial relationships inside and outside of the organization. Responsibilities include maintaining current knowledge of Oregon's environmental issues, while providing vision and direction for OEC's programs, people, and growth. The successful candidate will be a strategically-minded leader and a thoughtful, persuasive, influential communicator who will contribute creative, dynamic, and forward-thinking strategy and execution.
More specifically, OEC requires a professional who has:
The successful candidate will also likely have:
Start Timeframe
We seek to have someone in place by early Fall 2025.
Compensation
This position offers a competitive salary between $115,000 and $130,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and a comprehensive benefits package. We actively welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills to fulfill this role, regardless of compensation history.
To Apply
All applications are held in strict confidence. Please submit your credentials and a letter of interest through our private applicant portal to The 360 Group at:
https://the360group.us/portal/
Applications should be directed to the attention of Melissa Ulum, Lead Consultant. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly, via the confidential applicant portal linked above.
At The 360 Group, we know that a richly diverse mix of professionals makes organizations more effective. Using that principle as our "North Star," we make diversity a hallmark of our firm, and all of our search engagements.
Learn more about The 360 Group at the360group.us.
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid work, location proximate to Portland area)
Reports to: Executive Director
About OEC
Founded in 1968 by concerned Oregonians across the state, Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is a membership-based, nonpartisan nonprofit. OEC is the first multi-issue, statewide environmental group in Oregon. Consider any "green" idea that put Oregon on the map over the last 50 years — the Bottle Bill, landmark land-use planning laws, curbside recycling — and you'll find that OEC was integrally involved, if not the driving force, behind these critical protections. OEC advocates for impactful, lasting solutions that get at the source of Oregon's environmental challenges and have tangible benefits for people's health and quality of life. OEC's goals include a stable climate that safeguards Oregon's communities and economy; clean and plentiful water that supports people, fish and wildlife; and healthy homes and neighborhoods free of air pollution and…
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid work, location proximate to Portland area)
Reports to: Executive Director
About OEC
Founded in 1968 by concerned Oregonians across the state, Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is a membership-based, nonpartisan nonprofit. OEC is the first multi-issue, statewide environmental group in Oregon. Consider any "green" idea that put Oregon on the map over the last 50 years — the Bottle Bill, landmark land-use planning laws, curbside recycling — and you'll find that OEC was integrally involved, if not the driving force, behind these critical protections. OEC advocates for impactful, lasting solutions that get at the source of Oregon's environmental challenges and have tangible benefits for people's health and quality of life. OEC's goals include a stable climate that safeguards Oregon's communities and economy; clean and plentiful water that supports people, fish and wildlife; and healthy homes and neighborhoods free of air pollution and hazardous chemicals.
Oregon Environmental Council envisions a future in which every Oregonian has access to the healthy air, water, climate and community that all residents need to thrive. To achieve this vision, OEC strives for equitable environmental policies and practices that give every Oregonian a fair shot at acting on their environmental values, being a part of decisions that affect them, and living in healthy environs. Importantly, OEC is soon to complete a three-year strategic plan which includes its commitment to pursuing equitable and inclusive solutions to environmental challenges.
OEC is a fiscally sound, highly regarded organization that is committed to transparency and the evolving diversity of the state. With a budget of $3.2 million and a staff of 17, OEC is poised to continue broadening and deepening its work in support of a healthy environment that provides equitable outcomes for all Oregonians.
Learn more about Oregon Environmental Council at https://oeconline.org/!
Position Responsibilities
Oregon Environmental Council's Deputy Director for Programs provides leadership, support, and coordination to OEC's highly motivated team of professional program staff, ensuring effective implementation of OEC's strategic plan, issue-based campaign plans, work plans, and individual projects. The Deputy Director for Programs will be responsible for hiring and coaching the Program team; fostering coherence and synergy between OEC's program areas; identifying strategic opportunities; and, ensuring that program work is coordinated with and mutually supportive of the organization's fundraising, marketing, communications, and financial goals. The Deputy Director for Programs also works with the Executive Director, Legislative Director, and program staff to develop and implement OEC's policy agenda; conduct outreach to potential supporters; maintain important partner relationships; assist with program fundraising and reporting; all while ensuring program work moves forward.
The Deputy Director for Programs reports to the Executive Director and works closely with other department leads to provide organizational leadership, ensure financial health and stability, and support a strong team and a healthy work environment. The Deputy Director for Programs will play a strong role in developing OEC's strategic plan, serve as a liaison to the Board, and manage contracts and coordinate efforts with outside firms and consultants for OEC's initiatives.
More specifically, the Deputy Director for Programs:
Leadership and Management
Program and Project Management and Implementation
Interdepartmental Coordination
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Profile of the Successful Candidate
Oregon Environmental Council seeks a seasoned leader and manager with superb planning and communication skills, along with an effective, collaborative interpersonal manner that fosters trust-based relationships across the organization. The Deputy Director for Programs will be responsible for actively managing all affairs and operations of the program team while maintaining transparent, productive, collegial relationships inside and outside of the organization. Responsibilities include maintaining current knowledge of Oregon's environmental issues, while providing vision and direction for OEC's programs, people, and growth. The successful candidate will be a strategically-minded leader and a thoughtful, persuasive, influential communicator who will contribute creative, dynamic, and forward-thinking strategy and execution.
More specifically, OEC requires a professional who has:
The successful candidate will also likely have:
Start Timeframe
We seek to have someone in place by early Fall 2025.
Compensation
This position offers a competitive salary between $115,000 and $130,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and a comprehensive benefits package. We actively welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills to fulfill this role, regardless of compensation history.
Location: Portland, OR (hybrid work, location proximate to Portland area)
Reports to: Executive Director
About OEC
Founded in 1968 by concerned Oregonians across the state, Oregon…
To Apply
All applications are held in strict confidence. Please submit your credentials and a letter of interest through our private applicant portal to The 360 Group at:
https://the360group.us/portal/
Applications should be directed to the attention of Melissa Ulum, Lead Consultant.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly, via the confidential applicant portal link provided.
At The 360 Group, we know that a richly diverse mix of professionals makes organizations more effective. Using that principle as our "North Star," we make diversity a hallmark of our firm, and all of our search engagements.
Learn more about The 360 Group at the360group.us.
To Apply
All applications are held in strict confidence. Please submit your credentials and a letter of interest through our private applicant portal to The 360 Group at: