Community Organizer

Mac's List•Bend, OR

29d•$59,000 - $69,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ONDA's Community Organizer develops and manages a diverse portfolio of public advocacy, communications, event and partnership activities designed to support conservation initiatives throughout central and eastern Oregon. The Community Organizer works under the leadership of ONDA's Engagement Director to implement strategies that recruit, engage, inform and mobilize community members, partners and others to join ONDA in advocating for the protection for desert public lands, waters and wildlife. This role requires a deep passion for conservation and a commitment to developing and managing a wide range of activities to achieve advocacy and conservation goals. The strongest candidates for this position will be those who have experience in conservation advocacy or organizing and have a general understanding of the stakeholders, issues and political dynamics relevant to public lands conservation in the West. They will bring tremendous energy and enthusiasm, strategic thinking, innovation and an unwavering commitment to ONDA's mission as they work with colleagues to champion ONDA's priorities and develop the grassroots community support needed to achieve lasting conservation outcomes. They will enjoy working in a team environment where individuals rely on one another's expertise in policy, science, communications and other disciplines to contribute to our collective goals and outcomes. An effective Community Organizer will excel at building relationships at the local, regional and national levels and with Tribal Nations as they weave together networks that support ONDA's conservation goals. They will enjoy working across differences with people throughout the region and be eager to travel often throughout Oregon to develop and deepen relationships, make new connections and elevate ONDA's presence in local communities. They will enjoy events, public speaking, communications and networking, and will be familiar with current tools and best practices for community organizing, including technologies and systems that harness the power of public advocacy to support conservation outcomes.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in environmental advocacy, community organizing or other relevant experience
Awareness of public lands management and fish / wildlife management issues, policies and politics
Strong team-oriented approach and desire to work with a diversity of people and interests
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Proficiency with advocacy and organizing technology, tools and software. Experience with Salesforce is a plus

Nice To Haves

Candidates with Spanish language skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a range of strategies and tactics, including events, social media, email, earned media, advertising, and others, to identify and recruit conservation advocates in support of ONDA's priority campaigns
Organize, manage and attend events to recruit and activate target communities in support of ONDA's advocacy goals
Communicate about issues by drafting actions, emails, blogs, articles, social media, fact sheets, and other products
Resource advocates with information, tools and materials to support their work (e.g., FAQs, draft action emails, letter templates, town hall talking points, information about where and when they can join a meeting, etc.)
Manage and utilize technology tools such as the CRM database (e.g., Salesforce) and advocacy software in all facets of their work, developing, managing and deploying the newest and best technologies to support outcomes
Develop and manage information and data to track outcomes, assess effectiveness and lead a data-driven, outcomes-focused program
Travel to communities, including overnight travel, to engage with partners, members, advocates and others
Represent ONDA at meetings and events throughout the state to strengthen relationships and support for conservation
Participate in team and staff meetings
Prepare program assessment, summary or other reports
Support funder, partner or other communication needs
Engage in professional development to support continuous learning and growth
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

ONDA offers an engaging and interactive work environment with 14 fellow staff.
ONDA provides a flexible and hybrid office-home work environment and full benefits package including 95% paid premiums for medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403b retirement program with 5% employer match, 13 paid holidays/year, 15 paid vacation days/year to start with increases over time, 12 paid sick days/year, and an 8-week sabbatical every 6 years.

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