Rural Lands Program Supervisor

Rural Lands Program Supervisor

East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking an effective program supervisor to lead and support our Rural Lands Program who is passionate about engaging rural residents, farmers, and growers. This position is responsible for building healthy habitats, protecting agricultural land, assisting landowners with conservation practices, and launching new farm businesses at the District’s Headwaters Farm.

We are looking for someone with demonstrated team leadership and people management skills who is familiar with land and water conservation and has a commitment to equity. Our ideal candidate understands issues that are unique to rural communities and has experience working with agricultural producers. EMSWCD’s Rural Lands Team is comprised of tenured staff with technical expertise and field experience. This is a leadership position that supports collaborative thinking and maximizes our impact in the rural area of our district. In this role, you’ll develop annual program benchmarks and associated work plans to advance the organization’s three strategic priorities: Soil and Water Health, Climate Action, and Equity.

Studies have shown that Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.

Wage Range: $90,255 – $135,383

View the full job posting and job description here: https://emswcd.org/about/staff/employment/rl-program-supervisor/

How to apply:

Applicants must read the information below carefully for instructions on how to apply for this position. The position is open until it is filled. We will begin reviewing applications on March 3, 2025.

To apply:

• Applicants must send a cover letter and detailed resume to: jobs@emswcd.org.
• All email subject lines should include “Rural Lands Program Supervisor.”
• Submit your resume along with a cover letter (no more than two pages) that includes a professional achievement you are proud of, and an example of how you successfully incorporated equity into a program.
• Resumes should include: all relevant positions listed in chronological order; dates employed; employer names; duties performed; and relevant training and education.

Approximate Timeline:

• March 3: Begin application review (position open until filled)
• Week of March 10: Begin Scheduling First Interviews
• Week of March 17: Begin Scheduling Second Interviews
• April 2-5: Reference check for top candidate(s); offer extended.