Conservation Outreach Lead: Community Engagement

wadistricts; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

457b retirement plan

Demonstration farm education program

Job summary

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking an Outreach and Communications Coordinator to lead public engagement and communications efforts, connect communities with conservation, and build partnerships across Clackamas County. The role emphasizes equity, collaboration, and storytelling to broaden awareness of the District’s mission and programs.

The successful candidate will help shape a future district-owned demonstration farm as a vibrant education and hands-on learning

Qualifications

• Innovative, collaborative, and community-minded candidate.
• Ability to lead and strengthen public engagement and communications efforts.
• Develop compelling communications and marketing strategies for district programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the District’s public engagement and communications efforts.
• Develop compelling communications and marketing strategies to raise awareness of the District’s mission, programs, and impact.
• Foster meaningful partnerships to expand outreach and involve diverse communities.
• Support the development of the District’s demonstration farm as an education and community engagement site.

Skills

Public communications

Community engagement

Storytelling

Partnership development

Job description

Outreach and Communications Coordinator, Clackamas SWCD

Position Description

The Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and community-minded individual to apply for our newly established Outreach and Communications Coordinator to lead and strengthen the District’s public engagement and communications efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to connect people with the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources by developing compelling communications, marketing strategies, and fostering meaningful partnerships to expand awareness of the District’s mission, programs, and impact throughout Clackamas County.

We are committed to building a broader and more inclusive conservation community by engaging residents who may be unfamiliar with the District while ensuring our outreach is accessible, welcoming, and relevant to the diverse urban and rural communities we serve. We are looking for someone who values equity, relationship-building, and collaboration and who is excited to create opportunities for people of all backgrounds to participate in conservation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the District’s public presence and helping bring to life an up-and-coming District-owned demonstration farm serving as a vibrant destination for education, community engagement, and hands-on learning.

If you are a strategic communicator, creative storyteller, passionate about conservation, and enjoy building relationships and connecting communities, we invite you to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of conservation in Clackamas County while helping shape the District’s next chapter of community engagement.

All application materials must be submitted to the District no later than 4:00 PM, August 31, 2026.

Compensation

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District is a regional leader in conserving natural resources in Oregon and offers a competitive wage schedule and an excellent benefits package. Full-time District employees become eligible for the District’s health benefits package beginning the first full 30 days of a month beyond the start date with the District. The District currently contributes 90% of the cost of the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance. The District covers the full cost of a life insurance policy of $10,000 face value and participation in an Employee Assistance Program. Eligibility for the District’s deferred compensation (457b) retirement plan begins following the satisfactory completion of a six-month Introductory Period.

Salary Range: Grade 17 (Steps 1-12) $84,630 – $115,401/annual salary

The office is in the Hamlet of Beavercreek, Oregon. Beavercreek is just five miles south of Oregon City, the county seat of Clackamas County, an area rich in history as the End of the Oregon Trail and the state’s original capital. Located near the southern limits of metropolitan Portland, the area supports a wide diversity of high-quality outdoor recreation opportunities; top rated dining and shopping; as well as the hub of world class craft-breweries and wineries.

The District resides in a newly constructed state-of-the-art Conservation Resource Center. The 10,851 square foot facility supports the District, NRCS and FSA staff and on a beautiful 15-acre farm that is planned to be utilized as a demonstration site for conservation practices.

Application Information

To apply for this position, ALL candidates must:

Step 1– Follow the link to our online application . Complete all sections of the online application.

Step 2– Please follow the link to our qualifications assessment . Please answer all questions in the assessment. Only qualified candidates with fully completed assessments will be considered for this position.Your resume MUST support and provide details for your answers in the qualifications assessment.

Step 3– Applicants must also submit acover letter and a resumeto complete their application. The resume format must include the following:

• A list of all significant employment and the primary duties. Employment dates must be specified in month and year format and must state full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
• A list of employment history must have the contact information of the previous immediate supervisor. If you do not want us to contact them, you must state that for the respective employer.
• Education information must have the school name, type of degree received, and subjects studied or degree major. If you attended a trade school, identify the type of certificate, or license received.

Please follow the link to our document submission form to upload your cover letter and resume. Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.

Failure to complete any of these steps will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Christopher Lapp, District Manager.