Oregon Environmental Council – Legislative Director

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Oregon Environmental Council is seeking a Legislative Director to lead our efforts to secure and defend public policies that align with our mission. The Legislative Director works to advocate for OEC’s policy agenda and increase our presence and effectiveness within the Oregon Legislature, administrative agencies, and executive branch, and occasionally works with Oregon’s congressional delegation and local elected officials. The role represents OEC full-time in Salem during legislative sessions and interim committee days, coordinating and providing strategic guidance on the work of our program directors on specific legislation. Between sessions, the Legislative Director cultivates relationships with bipartisan legislators and candidates; designs and delivers legislative briefings around Oregon; and works with our program staff to promote OEC’s policy agenda through other venues. This position requires travel throughout Oregon. This role works under the supervision of the Executive Director and coordinates closely with the Director of Programs, but with a high level of autonomy.

Salary Range: $76,500 – $107,000

Deadline: Open Until Filled

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Required Experience, Education and Certifications

• Minimum four years of professional experience in lobbying, advocacy, and/or legislative work
• Demonstrated experience incorporating the perspectives of communities of color in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process
• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license

 

Required Skills, Abilities and Qualities

• Proven ability to build broad-based support among elected officials and key stakeholders for proactive policy changes
• Excellent interpersonal skills; an eagerness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment; positive, flexible attitude
• Excellent communications (verbal and written)
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with diverse organizations and constituents
• Able to maintain a general level of knowledge and understanding of a wide range of issues
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to manage multiple projects while keeping a “big picture” strategic view
• Ability to self-motivate, take the initiative and problem solve; ability to work independently
• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy
• An understanding of the impacts of institutional and structural racism and bias
• Demonstrated commitment to expanding cultural awareness and advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization and as part of programmatic work; a commitment to continued learning and working against institutional and structural racism
• A passion for OEC’s mission
• Energized to support Oregon Environmental Council’s Values and Beliefs and workplace culture as described in our Team Charter
• Willingness and ability to work long hours during legislative sessions

 

Desirable Additional Qualifications

• Existing relationships with Oregon legislators and policy stakeholders
• Experience working in a non-profit setting with a mission-driven staff and board
• Prior experience with environmental and/or environmental justice policy issues
• Experience working with the media
• Experience with advocacy campaign strategy
• Relevant advanced degree