{"id":57901,"date":"2026-02-09T13:10:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=57901"},"modified":"2026-02-09T13:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:10:21","slug":"job-conservation-director-oregon-natural-desert-association-bend-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-conservation-director-oregon-natural-desert-association-bend-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Conservation Director, Oregon Natural Desert Association (Bend, OR)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Oregon Natural Desert Association<\/p>\n

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Job Type<\/td>\nPermanent<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salary<\/td>\n$84,600 – $106,800 per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benefits<\/td>\nONDA provides a full benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403b retirement program, 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks paid vacation (with increases over time), paid sick time and sabbatical. Learn more at https:\/\/onda.org\/careers\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/td>\nFeb 27, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Experience<\/td>\n7+ years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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ABOUT ONDA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is a nonprofit conservation organization with a mission to protect, defend and restore Oregon’s high desert. With offices in Bend and Portland, Oregon, we represent more than 25,000 members and supporters around the state and across the country advocating for conservation and restoration of more than 12 million acres of high desert public lands in central and eastern Oregon. This includes iconic regions like the Owyhee Canyonlands, Steens Mountain, the John Day River and the Greater Hart-Sheldon. Our work requires close collaboration and partnership with local communities, Tribal Nations, elected officials and a wide array of nonprofit partners. Read more at www.ONDA.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

POSITION DESCRIPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

ONDA\u2019s Conservation Director plays a central role in the management and strategic leadership of ONDA\u2019s conservation initiatives, staff, contractors and partnerships. These initiatives blend advocacy with science, policy, legislative and legal action to champion conservation-focused public lands management across Oregon\u2019s high desert.<\/p>\n

The Conservation Director works collaboratively with ONDA\u2019s Executive Director and management team to oversee conservation priorities while also supporting fundraising, communications, stewardship, and other organizational functions. They manage a small team of legal, policy and technical staff, establishing priorities, allocating staff and financial resources, fostering collaboration and teamwork, leveraging skills and expertise, and supporting professional and individual growth.<\/p>\n

The strongest candidates for this position will be those who have extensive experience in public lands conservation policy and have a deep understanding of the stakeholders, issues and political dynamics relevant to public lands conservation in the West. They will bring tremendous energy and enthusiasm, strategic thinking, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to ONDA\u2019s mission as they work with colleagues to champion ONDA\u2019s priorities and develop and implement a wide array of strategies needed to achieve lasting conservation outcomes. They will enjoy working in a team environment where individuals rely on one another\u2019s expertise in policy, science, communications and other disciplines to contribute to accomplishing our collective goals.<\/p>\n

An effective Conservation Director will excel at building relationships at the local, regional and national levels and with Tribal Nations as they work among networks to pursue ONDA\u2019s conservation goals. They will enjoy working across differences with people throughout the region and be eager to travel often throughout Oregon to develop and deepen relationships, make new connections and elevate ONDA\u2019s presence in local communities. They will enjoy representing ONDA at events and meetings, working with others to negotiate solutions to challenges facing the high desert lands, waters and wildlife, and be driven to see ONDA\u2019s mission succeed. The successful candidate will be someone who brings strong managerial skills, a collaborative, team-oriented spirit, strategic thinking, and a passion for Oregon\u2019s desert.<\/p>\n

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