Associate Director of Urban Conservation

Job Details

Job Location:

PORTLAND, OR 97210

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $80,600.00 - $80,600.00 Salary/year

Job Title:

Associate Director of Urban Conservation

Department:
Conservation and Rehabilitation

Reports to:

Director of Conservation and Rehabilitation

Supervises:
Backyard Habitat Certification Program (BHCP) Co-Manager, Advocacy Program Coordinator

Classification:
Exempt (Salaried) 1.0 FTE

Job Band: G

Compensation: $80,600

• Medical insurance: 100% payment of premiums for medical and dental insurance, for employees only
• Competitive leave benefits which include two (2) weeks paid vacation during a staff member’s first year of employment, accrual of eight (8) hours paid sick time per month, eight (8) recognized paid holidays as well as 40 hours of flexible holiday time per year, and family leave.
• 401(k) 3% match
• Ability to attend free or subsidized courses at Bird Alliance of Oregon
• Substantial discount at our Nature Store, including optics
• Opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful forests in Oregon

Bird Alliance of Oregon has been a leading voice in conservation for over a century. Through conservation advocacy, environmental education, and wildlife rehabilitation, we promote the understanding, enjoyment, and protection of native birds, other wildlife and their habitats. We are located in a 172-acre wildlife sanctuary next to Forest Park, just minutes from downtown Portland.

Bird Alliance of Oregon believes that inspiring all people to love and protect nature is best achieved when we embrace diversity as a value and practice. In the same way an ecosystem needs many types of plants and wildlife, an organization thrives when it includes a diversity of people and perspectives. We recognize that inequities are widespread and create gaps between our present reality and our aspirations.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment, reflecting the diversity of our community in our board, staff, volunteers, and members; ensuring our internal culture, business practices, and programs are welcoming and advance our diversity goals.

The Associate Director of Urban Conservation is a mission-driven individual, who will develop and implement strategies that integrate nature into urban landscapes, expanding access to green spaces that will ultimately improve the quality of habitat for wildlife, as well as the quality of life for human inhabitants that depend on these spaces. In conjunction with the Director of Conservation and Rehabilitation, the Associate Director of Urban Conservation will maintain and strengthen Bird Alliance of Oregon’s existing urban conservation programs and partnerships, and will strive to find new and innovative ways to further expand on these within the Portland Metro community and beyond.

This position is required to handle a variety of projects and tasks, manage personnel, support program partnerships, interact with board members and volunteers, collaborate with the Conservation Advisory Committee, and represent Bird Alliance of Oregon’s urban conservation priorities,  role requires a strong commitment to grassroots based advocacy, environmental justice, and volunteer engagement is essential, along with a passion for creating meaningful experiences and opportunities for underserved communities, especially historically marginalized communities of people of color.

• Develop and maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise about the birds, wildlife, ecology and natural history of the Pacific Northwest and its diverse habitat types.
• Develop and lead Bird Alliance of Oregon’s urban conservation policy and advocacy agenda which includes; developing policy positions, serving on advisory committees, developing strategic campaigns, leading special projects, building inter/intra departmental coordination, etc.
• Manage and collaborate with BHCP and Advocacy program staff to monitor each program’s progress, support high level planning, and identify and demonstrate the accomplishments and values of the program as it relates to community leadership in urban conservation work.
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