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We’re looking for our next Major Gifts Officer

Oregon Environmental Council’s Major Gifts Officer secures both major and annual gifts from individuals who share our values and vision...

We’re looking for our next Marketing and Social Media Manager

Title:   Marketing and Social Media Manager Status: Regular FLSA Classification: Exempt  Hours: 1.0 full-time equivalent Salary:  Minimum $50K Reports to: Director of Communications  Supervisory Responsibilities: none  Position Summary: Oregon Environmental Council’s Marketing and Social Media Manager develops and implements marketing strategies that strengthen OEC’s brand and collaboratively helps achieve the organization’s programmatic and fundraising goals; maintains and grows an engaging online presence via multiple channels to increase brand recognition and grow membership, including ...

RFP for Strategic Planning Consultant

INTRODUCTION The Oregon Environmental Council Board is requesting proposals from qualified strategic planning consultants to conduct a far-reaching and inclusive input process to inform a Strategic Plan and guide the organization's work over the next 3-5 years. The selected consultant will be responsible for assisting the OEC Board and Executive Director with the full scope of developing a Strategic Plan. OEC is soliciting proposals for these services in accordance with the terms, conditions and instructions set forth in this Request for Proposal. There is no expressed or implied obligation for OEC to reimburse responding firms for any ...

We’re looking for our next Director of Communications!

  Title: Director of Communications Status: Regular FLSA Classification: Exempt Hours: 1.0 full-time equivalent Salary: Minimum $70K starting salary Reports to: Executive Director Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws Position Summary: Oregon Environmental Council’s Director of Communications leads the “mar/com” team in maintaining a strong organizational brand and works collaboratively to define OEC’s value and translate that value to target audiences. The position ensures a positive public ...

Oregon Clean Fuels Program: Building Back Better

OEC’s Deputy Director for Programs, Jana Gastellum, and Climate Program Director, Nora Apter, recently sat down for a socially distanced conversation about the Oregon Clean Fuels Program—the labor of love that it has taken to get the program up and running, the opportunity we have now to build on those past successes, and why Oregonians should be excited about it. Nora: I’ve sometimes heard you joke about the Clean Fuels Program as your third baby. Can you talk a bit about the campaign behind getting this program in place? This is a third child because you have to have the same love and ferocity that a mother has for a child to do climate ...

How Loving Oregon Led Us Beyond Sustainable Agriculture To Supporting Systemic Change In Response To The Climate Crisis

Guest blog by Tony Soter, Founder of Soter Vineyards  I don’t know how to do anything else in life other than grow grapes and make wine. For 40 years and counting we have managed to sell what we make with enough profit to keep doing what we love. Some days that seems like accomplishment enough, but there is so much more to Soter Vineyards than grapes and wine. My life partner, Michelle, and I always had other dreams, like owning a farm, growing food, and raising a family that cares deeply about the earth. We have spent the last few decades learning and teaching others how to care for the land we cultivate. Our entire staff of 30 people are ...

Your Vote Matters – Our Issue Endorsements

From fair and honest elections to investments in biking, walking and electric buses, here are our picks for Oregon ballot measures that are critical to our environment, health and democracy.

We’re looking for our next Digital Media & Communications Coordinator!

Title: Digital Media & Communications Coordinator Status: Regular hourly/Nonexempt position Salary: Commensurate with experience, minimum $22.00/hour Hours: Full time, M-F (currently working from home)   Scope of Responsibility Oregon Environmental Council’s Digital Media & Communications Coordinator is a key member of OEC’s Communications and Marketing team and has cross-organizational responsibilities. The Coordinator works in collaboration with OEC’s Director of Communications & Marketing Director to implement strategic communications that engage the public and key audiences in understanding and ...

Giving Tuesday and $25K Challenge Match

Oregon Environmental Council has relied on the generosity and investment of our members for over 50 years. With you by our side, we’ve made significant progress supporting a healthy and resilient environment through passage of the bottle bill, bike bill, beach bill, and our most recent climate victories. While the long-term impacts COVID-19 remain unknown, it is clear that our world will be changed in many ways, and that our work together will be challenging, but no less important.  Please join us again today by participating in GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity as a response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.  GivingTuesda...

How OEC Is Supporting Communities During COVID-19

Oregon Environmental Council stands with communities throughout Oregon, the nation, and the globe in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committed to using our advocacy to do our part to limit impacts on more vulnerable populations. As an organization, we are telecommuting and using best practices for social distancing to help “flatten the curve.” We’re also checking in with one another at least twice a week to remain connected to one another. Staff is also sharing information on how to support communities and taking action ranging from buying gift cards and takeout from local businesses to help keep them afloat in the near-term, ...