Policy Analyst
Type: Hybrid
Category: Full-time
Solution Areas: Adaptation & Resilience
Regions: Southern Oregon
The Policy Analyst conducts policy research, analysis, coordination, and technical support to advance the Foundation’s policy and systems change priorities in support of rural children, families, and communities. Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Policy Analyst serves as an internal resource on policy analysis, research, legislative analysis, evidence, data, and best practices. The role translates complex information into accessible and actionable insights that inform Foundation strategy, decision-making, and organizational learning.
This position offers a unique opportunity to help elevate rural perspectives and priorities while supporting policy and systems change efforts through rigorous research, analysis, and knowledge development. Working across the Foundation and alongside external partners, the Policy Analyst helps strengthen understanding of issues affecting rural communities and public systems while identifying evidence-based and promising practice-informed opportunities to improve outcomes for rural children, families, and communities.
This is an exempt position, and the annual salary is $100,000-$106,000 depending on experience. Our excellent benefit package includes paid time off and holidays, health and dental insurance, health savings account, generous retirement plan, matching gifts program, access to an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, rejuvenation leave and more. Performance and compensation are reviewed at least annually.
Roseburg, Oregon, is the preferred location for this position. Candidates who currently reside in Roseburg or are willing to relocate to Roseburg are strongly encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate.
We also welcome applications from individuals currently residing in rural Oregon communities. Rural Oregon includes the small towns and unincorporated places outside the state’s major urban centers of Portland, Salem, Corvallis-Albany, Eugene-Springfield, Bend, and Medford. While preference will be given to candidates residing in Roseburg or rural Oregon, we encourage applications from individuals living in Oregon’s urban communities who bring significant personal, professional, or community-based experience in rural places and a demonstrated understanding of the opportunities, strengths, and challenges facing rural communities.
Employees based in Roseburg are expected to work in the office at least three days per week. Employees based elsewhere in Oregon are expected to work in person approximately 20% of the time through attendance at Foundation offices, meetings, events, and collaborative work sessions. In addition, periodic travel throughout Oregon may be required to support Foundation priorities and partner engagement.
Deadline to submit applications, along with a 2-4–page writing sample and thoughtful and engaging letter of interest, is Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT. Please note that the application deadline is subject to change. The position may close sooner than the deadline listed based on the number of applicants.