Executive Director

Job description

Pay: Full time with Benefits: $80,000 to $90,000 yearly DOE. Generous holiday/PTO schedule, QSHERA tax free healthcare reimbursement, Oregon Retirement Contribution.

Must be willing to relocate to Central Oregon within 6 months.

Organization Description 350Deschutes is an organization dedicated to promoting a JUST transition to clean energy. We focus on advancing solar, wind, energy storage, clean fuels, and other forms of clean energy to reduce polluting emissions harmful to health, clean air, and water. An important part of this work is to minimize or stop new gas infrastructure that is harmful to health and safety. Through policy advocacy, actions, and education, 350Deschutes raises awareness and improves access to clean energy and transportation options. We also support clean energy jobs workforce development for youth. We have a ten year history of providing these services and a solid reputation among stakeholders within Oregon.

If you are a team player and are looking to lead and be a part of a small team committed to environmental sustainability and social justice, we would love to hear from you.

Role Description This is a full time Executive Director role at 350Deschutes. The lion’s share of this job involves raising the funds necessary to support the organization. ($170,000 to $200,000 yearly) Current funding sources are varied and include grants, individuals, conference sponsors, events, and contracts. We currently have one staff person who would report to you.

The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing daily operations,

working with stakeholders to develop strategic plans that include programs and education, managing staff (currently 1 staff person), budgets, and representing the organization with stakeholders. This is a hybrid role based in Bend, OR, with the flexibility for most of the work from home.

Qualifications

• Connections in the community with the ability to create and foster connections that support the organization’s work.  Demonstrated ability to research, identify, and cultivate the individuals, businesses and foundations with the ability to provide financial support.
• Experience in environmental advocacy, policy development, and/or nonprofit management  Leadership and strategic planning skills
• Excellent written communication and public speaking abilities  Financial acumen and/or budget management experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders from business, building, government and funding.
• Knowledge of clean energy technologies and sustainability initiatives or the willingness to learn.  Experience with grant writing and/or fundraising with individuals and sponsors.
• B.A. Degree, sales and management experience, or equivalent is desired. Qualifications  Connections in the community with the ability to create and foster connections that support the organization’s work.  Demonstrated ability to research, identify, and cultivate the individuals, businesses and foundations with the ability to provide financial support.
• Experience in environmental advocacy, policy development, and/or nonprofit management  Leadership and strategic planning skills
• Excellent written communication and public speaking abilities  Financial acumen and/or budget management experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders from business, building, government and funding.
• Knowledge of clean energy technologies and sustainability initiatives or the willingness to learn.  Experience with grant writing and/or fundraising with individuals and sponsors.
• B.A. Degree, sales and management experience, or equivalent is desired.

350 Deschutes is committed to DEI and integrates Equity in all of our work. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, or age. The Executive Director, like our staff and board, complete at least one DEI training yearly.