Executive Director: Watershed Health & Community Leadership

Oregon Conservation Partnership; Cave Junction (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Board support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Illinois Valley Watershed Council in Cave Junction, Oregon, seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead mission delivery, fundraising, and governance. The ED will partner with the Board, funders, agencies, landowners, and the community to advance restoration and community engagement.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Board Chair, with grants and donations funding. IVWC offers health insurance contributions, a 401(k), PTO, holidays, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in natural resource management, nonprofit administration, or a closely related field
• Grant writing, grant administration, and nonprofit financial management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to represent IVWC to diverse audiences
• Experience in project management, contractor administration, and contract compliance
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse constituencies
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to travel throughout the watershed and region

Responsibilities

• Board Engagement and Governance Support — advise, inform, and support effective Board governance; facilitate meetings; support director recruitment, orientation, and onboarding; assist with governance document development and maintenance
• Strategic Planning and Organizational Development — lead strategic planning, evaluate organizational priorities, and drive succession planning to ensure continuity of mission and institutional knowledge
• Watershed Health Programs and Project Management — lead identification, development, funding, and implementation of restoration and community engagement projects from inception through completion, including grant administration, permitting, contractor management, and reporting
• Resource Development and Grant Management — secure and administer grant funding from competitive, agency, foundation, and donor sources; maintain a diverse, sustainable grant portfolio
• Financial Management and Budgeting — oversee all financial operations in cooperation with the Finance and Office Manager, Board, and Budget Committee, including budgeting, reporting, payroll, and fiscal compliance
• Partnerships, Community Relations, and Agency Collaboration — cultivate and maintain IVWC’s extensive network of relationships with agencies, peer organizations, landowners, Tribal communities, and county government; pursue and sustain formal partnership agreements
• Community Engagement and Outreach — build trust with Illinois Valley residents and landowners; lead education, outreach, and engagement activities; maintain public communications
• Organizational Administration and Risk Management — manage day-to-day operations and legal obligations; maintain organizational systems, records, and policies; ensure appropriate insurance coverage
• Personnel Management — recruit, supervise, develop, and retain staff; engage and administer service contractor agreements; foster a workplace culture consistent with IVWC’s Core Values

Job description

The Illinois Valley Watershed Council in Cave Junction, Oregon, seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead mission delivery, fundraising, and governance. The ED will partner with the Board, funders, agencies, landowners, and the community to advance restoration and community engagement.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Board Chair, with grants and donations funding. IVWC offers health insurance contributions, a 401(k), PTO, holidays, and mileage reimbursement.