Executive Director

The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance (OTTA) is looking for an energetic, passionate, organized, collaborative community leader to be our new Executive Director for our dynamic and growing organization.

This position will take on an active leadership role with our board of directors, volunteers, supporters, and land management partners to implement the organization’s vision and mission along the Oregon Timber Trail corridor. 

Compensation

Range is between $70,000-$72,000 for a 32-hour workweek. This is a contracted (1099), 32 hours per week position working a flexible schedule with mutually agreeable core working hours, some weekends and in-state travel (travel is subject to reimbursement upon approval). 

Responsibilities

● Implement and assist in developing and fine-tuning the organization's business plan.

● Coordinate with board members and consultants to develop and implement a development and fundraising program focused on the long-term financial viability of the OTTA. 

● Manage, develop, and exercise financial responsibility for the organizational budget and finances, including determining current and future programming funding needs.

● Oversee program development and implementation, including special events and trail development/maintenance. 

● Write and submit grant proposals. 

● Manage working relationships with consultants and community partners.

● Participate in coordinating volunteer events, such as work parties. 

● Develop and manage land manager agreements. 

● Oversee the organization’s customer relationship management (CRM) program.

● Participate and actively engage in board and committee meetings. 

● Manage organizational registrations and accounts. 

● Coordinate with board members and consultants to direct the organization’s social media and other communications. 

Who You Are

● Your friends and colleagues would describe you as a leader who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and work alongside their team. 

● You strive to be actively anti-racist and anti-oppressive. You are focused on the lifelong work of addressing your connections to and perpetuation of white supremacy and oppression experienced by Black, Brown, and Indigenous folx, non-white people of color, LGBTQIA+ folx, and people with disabilities. You are not afraid to challenge these hurdles in the systems and institutions you’ve worked in and for.

● You are a community builder by nature. You view collaboration as key to not only supporting underserved communities but to working with your team and teams across an organization or agency for the common good. 

● You are an active and engaged communicator and listener who brings humanity and humility to every interaction while ensuring all parties are heard and validated.

● You are comfortable communicating the needs and expectations of programs and initiatives to volunteers, team members, and community partners with respect and humility. 

● You understand and embrace the weight of your leadership decisions and how feedback and information must be shared with your team members in an empathic way.

● You have a passion for learning from those you work with and teaching and training others, not just around workplace skills but also life skills. 

● You are detail-oriented and organized – your calendar and scheduling programs of choice are your best friends 

● You are a proactive problem-solver and are always on the hunt for processes, procedures, and behavior patterns that could cause problems in the present and future.

● You enjoy working in environments that are the opposite of monotonous. You thrive on doing a variety of tasks throughout your workday. 

Other Requirements

The person in this role must be physically able to lift and carry 50 pounds or less. They must also be able and willing to work outside in adverse weather conditions, physically navigate rugged terrain, and travel by foot, vehicle, and bicycle to reach work sites. 

The person who takes on this role must also be able to provide the following proofs of insurance before their start date: 

● Comprehensive general or commercial general liability insurance for not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 in the aggregate. 

● Automobile liability insurance including non-owned and hired autos for not less than $500,000. 

Application Instructions

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hiring@oregontimbertrail.org. In your cover letter, please provide answers and insights around the following questions: 

● Please describe your self-work and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. What work have you personally engaged in to be actively anti-racist and address your connections to and perpetuation of white supremacy?

● How has your self-work impacted how you push for change in the workplace and communities you serve in your personal and professional lives? 

● How would you use your skills and experiences to contribute to equity, inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement internally and externally as part of the organization? 

Also, include in your cover letter insights around your skills and experience in the following areas: 

● Program development and management. 

● Handling volunteer management and partner coordination. 

● Development and fundraising. 

● Handling administrative duties for a business or non-profit, including proficiency with specific technologies 

The deadline for application materials is January 31, 2022 5:00 PM Pacific time. While late submissions will be considered, those received by the deadline will be given higher priority.