Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (COLT) Executive Director Position Description Location: Portland, OR Status: Full-time, Exempt Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000 Position Title: Executive Director Reports to: Board of Directors Benefits: COLT provides a competitive benefits package, including 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental coverage for employees, including an option with an HSA, a 403(b) […]
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Executive Director – Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts
Location: Portland, OR
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000
About the Organization:
The Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (COLT) is a tightly knit network of 30 conservation organizations dedicated to serving and strengthening the land trust community in Oregon. COLT’s mission is to protect wildlife and wild places, defend working farms and forests, provide recreation and parks, champion clean water for all, drive climate solutions, and advance land justice. COLT supports a thriving land trust community in Oregon and strengthens its coalition to effectively respond to social and environmental challenges. COLT is also leading the Oregon Land Justice Project to expand Indigenous access, ownership, and stewardship of land. Visit https://oregonlandtrusts.org for more information.
Position Summary:
The Executive Director (ED) of the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts (COLT) is responsible for leading a diverse coalition of conservation organizations across Oregon. The ED will advocate for our natural world through statewide policy development and unite land trusts in Oregon to raise a collective voice for our lands and waters. The ED will have a dynamic vision for the future of land conservation, stewardship, community engagement, and Indigenous land justice in Oregon. The ED will excel in fundraising, building strong relationships, and advocating for land conservation. The successful candidate will shape COLT’s strategic direction in collaboration with the staff, board, membership, and key partners.
Responsibilities:
– Serve as a leading authority, content expert, and advocate for land trust initiatives guiding the coalition’s strategic direction.
– Build and maintain coalition member relationships ensuring effective coordination within the coalition and advancing land justice in Oregon.
– Advocate for land trust interests and funding streams at the local, state, and national levels, shaping policies that support conservation goals.
– Lead fundraising efforts to maintain and diversify COLT’s funding streams through government contracts, private foundations, and individual donors.
– Support COLT programs, including conservation, communications, operations, land justice, water protection, pro bono services, and community engagement initiatives.
– Oversee COLT’s financial health, including budget development, financial planning, and compliance.
– Provide direct management and support to the COLT staff team.
– Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization and its programs.
Qualifications:
– Demonstrated experience working in land trusts, conservation, or related fields.
– Strong understanding of land use policies, environmental regulations, funding mechanisms, and legal frameworks governing conservation efforts.
– Experience leading coalitions or collaborations to achieve shared vision through effective strategy, governance, communication, operational management, and trust-based leadership.
– Proven track record in developing and implementing fundraising strategies from diverse sources, including major gifts, grants, and government funding.
– Experience leading and implementing equitable and inclusive policies, practices, and change across all facets of an organization.
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
– Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, Indigenous communities, public and private partners, and policymakers.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a statement of interest highlighting your experience via the following link [insert link here]. The application deadline is July 31, 2024.
At COLT, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Learn more about COLT at https://oregonlandtrusts.org.