CSWC is in the process of hiring a new Community Partnerships and Events Director and I would really appreciate it if you could help us get the word out to your community and networks! Whether that be word of mouth, adding it to your newsletter, posting on your website or social media, or another fun way – we would appreciate your help in our efforts to reach a wide array of potential candidates!

Columbia Slough Watershed Council: Community Partnerships & Events Director

The Community Partnerships & Events Director is part of the Council’s Leadership Team which includes the Stewardship Director, Education Director, and Executive Director. This person is responsible for community recreational events programming, including coordinating events with partner groups such as People of Color Outdoors, Outdoor Afro, Slavic Community Center, and others. The Director also plays a role in the Council’s outreach and development work. The Community Partnership & Events Director connects people to the Columbia Slough and its watershed through educational and recreational events to increase support for watershed conservation.

Through these events and experiences, people gain the inspiration, knowledge, and skills to directly improve and advocate for watershed health. Primary responsibilities include:
Designing, organizing, and hosting events that educate, engage and inspire community members and organizations (festivals, large and small paddling events, walking and bicycling tours, naturalist outings, family outdoor activities, and fundraisers)

* Assist in organizational fundraising, including grant writing, sponsorship and annual appeals.
* Cultivating, expanding and sustaining positive relationships with Community Partners
* Participates in the events and activities put on by partners and other local organizations and
* Play an active role in the development and implementation of the Council’s racial equity plan

The job posting can be found on our website and on Mac’s List
* www.columbiaslough.org/job-opportunities
* https://jobs.macslist.org/job/a5tgwj/community-partnerships-and-events-director/portland/oregon

To Apply:
Please submit by mail or email (subject line “Community Partnerships and Events Director”):
Cover letter not to exceed two pages
Resume not to exceed two pages
Three references, (at least one reference must be from a current or previous work supervisor.) to heather.king@columbiaslough.org