Oregon Director

Description

The Oregon Director is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of work that advances TU’s mission through protecting, restoring, reconnecting, and sustaining priority waters and meets the goals set forth in Trout Unlimited’s (TU’s) strategic plan. The Director leads an interdisciplinary staff to develop and implement integrated strategies to achieve conservation goals in TU’s Priority Waters, including habitat protection, reconnection and restoration outcomes, as well as strategies to obtain federal and state policies that advance TU’s mission.

The Oregon Director is responsible for management and oversight of a team of 20 staff and is a member of the Pacific Region leadership team. The Director develops and guides implementation of integrated strategies, ensures alignment across the various functions, and develops and maintains partnerships with other conservation organizations, state and federal agencies, TU members and supporters, and other external partners. The Director oversees staff’s efforts to build and broaden the community of volunteers and supporters within their regions and, in collaboration with development, works to raise funds. This position requires a high degree of collaboration, exceptional people skills and an ability to work with diverse stakeholders and decision-makers. Travel is required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• In consultation with Vice President, set strategic direction and goals for conservation within Oregon, which may include habitat restoration, advocacy, and volunteer engagement. Ensure effective execution of the strategies to achieve priority waters objectives ensuring coordination between national staff and our state chapters/councils, and inclusion of relevant communities, including those that may be considered marginalized. Modify designated priority waters as circumstances warrant.
• Build and maintain a strong, integrated program team who will execute strategies to achieve identified goals. Lead and manage the team, including: aligning work plans and performance expectations, holding staff accountable, facilitating staff professional development opportunities, and creating an inclusive, supportive work environment.
• Work directly with functional area staff (e.g., science, finance, human resources, communications, and development) assigned to Oregon, to develop complimentary goals, establish coordinated workplans, provide input on performance feedback and task prioritization and implementation.
• Raise funds to meet Oregon program revenue needs working in coordination with program managers and development staff. Develop and manage program budgets. Ensure budgets and work comply with funder terms.
• 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 decision makers and partners, such as key elected officials, policymakers, members of the media, resource managers, property owners, donors 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. Oversee engagement staff responsible for implementation of strategies.
• Work with development and marketing teams to meet development and marketing objectives.
• In coordination with and assisted by TU’s marketing and communications staff, 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.
  
  

Applications for this role will be accepted through Monday, October 27, 2025.