Job Opportunities
Currently Hiring
Development Director
Water and Rural Lands Program Director
Future Roles
Working with us
Oregon Environmental Council’s employees are valued experts in their field. We strive to appreciate them both in words—as a regular part of our staff meetings—and in actions, through a supportive management structure, flexible hours and generous benefits.
Our greatest strength is our people; we build strong working relationships across the organization. To achieve this, we commit to each other, open communication, continuous improvement, and positive outlook. To learn more, see our team charter.
Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) has often been ranked among the top 10 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon since Oregon Business magazine began the ranking in 2009.
OEC offers a collaborative, team-oriented, flexible, family-friendly workplace. Excellent benefits include:
- Generous paid leave, including
- 4 weeks of vacation (3 in first year)
- Fridays off in August
- winter holiday week between 12/25 and 1/1 each year
- 9 additional fixed holidays
- 4 personal days
- 12 sick days annually
- 401k contribution (up to 6% after the first year)
- Employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employee, with significant employer support for dependents’ coverage
At OEC, you will learn a lot, laugh a lot, and feel great about helping Oregon communities become better, healthier places to live.
We strive for an efficient hiring process that keeps applicants in the loop. Do not hesitate to contact [email protected] if you have a question about your application.
Internship Opportunities
OEC offers a yearly spring internship opportunity in partnership with The Script. Please check their program page for more details.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please visit our Volunteer page to find out about opportunities to help OEC advance environmental protections in Oregon. Please note, the program is currently paused, but the volunteer page includes additional resources & a signup form for future needs.
ADA Accommodations:
If you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please email [email protected] or call 503-222-1963 x100 for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Oregon Environmental Council provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender assignment, gender identity or expression, national origin, (dis)ability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.