Set strategic direction and goals for conservation, within Oregon, which may include habitat restoration, advocacy, and volunteer engagement.
Build and maintain a strong, integrated program team who will execute the strategies to achieve identified goals.
Work directly with functional area staff (e.g., science, finance, human resources, communications, and development) assigned to Oregon, to provide functional leadership to set goals, establish workplans, provide performance feedback, and provide day-to-day direction on task prioritization and implementation.
Develop and manage the program budgets.
Collaborate with and support the Government Affairs program staff on the national policy agenda, including directing program staff to assist with strategy execution.
Establish and maintain productive and strategic relationships with key decision makers and partners, such as key elected officials, policymakers, media and resource managers, property owners, and conservation and sportfishing organizations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with TU’s members and grassroot leaders.
Work collaboratively and coordinate with Volunteer Operations on issues and sharing of best practices.
Work with Development and Marketing teams to meet development and marketing objectives.
Ensure TU’s value proposition and conservation work is effectively communicated to target audiences, including funders and policymakers.
Requirements
A minimum of 5 years leading an interdisciplinary team within the field of conservation or non-profit, or similar experience in public or private sector.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a field related to conservation a plus.
Demonstrated success in building, leading, and managing interdisciplinary teams, particularly in a remote work environment.
Proven ability to fundraise and manage budgets.
Experience managing contracts and funding agreements.
Strong written and oral communications skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Understanding of coldwater fisheries conservation, including the concepts and practices of stream restoration and watershed function and understanding of natural resource policy and management issues related to trout and salmon conservation.
Understanding of the political context in which TU’s conservation work is executed to enable the informed selection of goals, strategies, and tactics.
Passion for the outdoors and Trout Unlimited’s mission.
Benefits
Travel is required
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
budget managementfundraisingcontract managementinterdisciplinary team leadershipstream restorationwatershed functionnatural resource policyconservation strategiesadvocacy
Soft skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsindependent workrelationship buildingcollaborationstrategic thinkingperformance feedback