Community Outreach Coordinator

Position Title:  Community Outreach Coordinator (P4)

Reports to: Forests and Community Program Director

Location: Oregon, Washington, or California

Starting Salary Range: $55,000-$61,500 → Starting placement will not exceed the starting salary range and is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity 

Full Salary Range for Level: $55,000 - $81,000

Posting Date: Dec 1

Application Deadline:  January 1, 2024

Anticipated Start Date:  February 5, 2024

***Learn more about this position by attending an Information Session on December 15, 2023 @12pm (scroll to bottom of job posting for more information)***

Overview 

Who we are 

Ecotrust creates and accelerates triple-bottom-line innovations to benefit our region and inspire the world. On the farm, at the coast, in the forest, and across our cities, we work in partnership towards an equitable, prosperous, climate-smart future. Since 1991, we have created durable change and sparked ideas across the globe. Ecotrust holds a deep commitment to equity and diversity as core principles integral to the work we do. As we add new members across all levels of the organization, we seek diverse perspectives and lived experiences that we believe foster learning, creativity, innovation, and equity. Learn more at Ecotrust.org. 

Job Summary 

The Community Outreach Coordinator develops, coordinates, and implements community outreach and engagement strategies to advance Ecotrust’s tribal lands and waters stewardship efforts. These ongoing efforts include increasing visibility of tribal stewardship through storytelling and data visualization, enhancing capacity for tribal partners through technical assistance and information gathering, and building tribal partnerships, networks, and coalitions. 

The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with Ecotrust colleagues and external partners in designing and coordinating community outreach and engagement plans and activities, initially with a  focus on agroforestry systems and outreach to tribes in the Pacific Northwest. These activities are expected to grow and  nurture new relationships and partnerships in Native communities, with Native-led organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions 

Who you are

You are passionate about Ecotrust’s mission to inspire fresh thinking that creates economic opportunity, social equity, and environmental well-being. Your strengths include an outstanding attention to detail and comfort prioritizing multiple contending tasks. You have strong organizational skills and experience simultaneously managing complex projects and anticipating the needs of individuals and the demands of multiple projects as a whole. Your experience allows you to remain forward-thinking as priorities shift. You have strong written and verbal communication skills and can share information in a clear and detailed manner to a wide variety of audiences. You enjoy researching and event planning, both independently and in collaboration with others. You seek out feedback and continuously build greater levels of self-awareness of your strengths and areas for growth. You have a deep understanding of tribes and Native communities.

Primary Responsibilities

(The activities listed below represent the core functions of this position.)

Outreach and Resource Mobilization 

• Plan, coordinate, and track community outreach activities across projects. 
• Implement outreach and engagement activities through  facilitation, technical support, and the use of aligned resources to ensure these activities are accessible and meet multiple learning and engagement needs. 
• Collaborate with partners and local, state, and federal agencies as needed to build upon community assets. Deepen, expand, and sustain community utilization of these resources, programs, and services. 
• Build, expand, and deepen relationships among partners, Ecotrust, and local, state, and federal agencies in ways that build trust, understanding, and transparency. 
• Develop a basic understanding and cultivate areas of specialized knowledge of policies and programs related to the fields in which we work including tribal lands and waters stewardship, agroforestry, forestry, and/or fire. 
• Represent Ecotrust as a participant in relevant conferences, workshops, and meetings convened by other organizations. 

Administrative, Operations, and Communications 

• Document processes and workflows, draft and send internal and external communications, and organize team resources. 
• Collaborate with Ecotrust’s Communications team to support key efforts that elevate the stories, experiences, and assets of communities with whom we partner; this may include developing content for project activities such as photo shoots, story maps, videos, website and social media, and print materials. 
• Support the conceptualization and writing of new funding proposals; occasionally participate in meetings with current and potential funders. 

General Ecotrust Responsibilities 

• Participate in monthly Ecotrust all staff meetings. 
• Participate in team and body of work meetings. 
• Participate in the implementation of Ecotrust’s 5 year strategic plan and contribute to organizational change efforts. This may also include participating in all-staff anti-oppression learning and action sessions, reviewing all-staff communications, and providing feedback by responding to surveys and participating in group discussions. 

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the organization or employee.

Key Qualifications and Transferable Skills Transferable skills may be gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for positions where they do not meet 100% of the listed skills and qualifications. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements described, if you believe you are a good fit for the position, we encourage you to apply. A candidate will be assessed on their ability to successfully fulfill or quickly learn these functions.

General

• At least 2 years experience working with Tribes, intertribal organizations, nonprofits, or related fields.
• Possessing a valid driver's license and a working motor vehicle for use during performance of duties. Where necessary, mileage reimbursement will be provided.
• Computer skills and ability to learn and adopt tools that may be new: We use a combination of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google Drive, Slack, Asana, and Zoom.
• Basic verbal and written communication abilities with clear grammar and structure and cohesive thought
• Ability to create and deliver simple presentations

Organizational and Administrative

• Excellent project management skills, including ability to keep record of activities, contacts and timeline for a team, ability to notify team members of follow up and deadlines in a timely manner, ability to prioritize activities and to provide leadership with updates.
• Action-oriented with an ability to identify gaps in knowledge and proactively seek out information or other resources to fill those gaps.
• Able to support a busy and active team by identifying gaps in knowledge and proactively support filling those gaps with information for the project team and for internal and external partners.

Collaboration, Engagement, and Outreach

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in person, as part of a remote team, in groups, and across partner networks which may include tribes, intertribal organizations, nonprofits, and federal, state, and local agencies. 
• Skilled at supporting coalitions or workgroups and building relationships with a range of partners with differing priorities and perspectives.
• Community engagement and/or outreach experience in both individual and group settings.
• Lived experience with and/or within community-based groups that support and/or are made up of tribal producers, land stewards, and their communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of - and first-hand experience with - the multitude of environmental, social, and economic issues tribal communities face.

Other Useful Qualifications

(The items listed below represent qualifications that are desirable in a candidate, but are not required. Some of these may be gained through professional development and coaching once on board.) 

• Direct education and/or professional experience in tribal land management (e.g. forestry), agroforestry (tribal gathering practices), food sovereignty, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of and/or direct lived experience with tribes and Native communities. Substantial knowledge of one of more tribes or Native communities (preferably in the Pacific Northwest), including relevant history, policy, and cultural norms. Awareness of the diversity across tribes and Native communities.
• Experience with – or interest and willingness to learn about - federal and state policies and programs to support climate resilience, ecological lands and waters stewardship, and intergenerational wealth building.
• Experience participating in or providing training, technical assistance, and/or facilitating peer support among cultural practitioners, land stewards, and producer/community groups.
• Experience and skills in developing and extending culturally relevant resources and services to communities.
• 1 years experience in creative storytelling production and ability to work with community partners and contractors to center community-driven narratives.

Additional Information 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. 

We believe great benefits make work better: Ecotrust offers equity-centered benefits that strive to recognize employees as whole people and prioritize their overall wellbeing. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee contributions scaled to income, tax-deferred and Roth retirement plans with employer base contributions, term life insurance, and disability coverage. Ecotrust invests in employees' professional development and personal growth. We also offer plentiful paid time off, retreats, and summer fun days.

At the discretion of Ecotrust, relocation expenses may be reimbursed to the selected candidate.

Working conditions: 

• Long periods of time spent at a computer.
• Engage in regular communication through electronic channels and in person.
• Flexible hybrid schedule available: remote (from home or suitable work space) and/or in-office in SE Portland (open cubicles).
• May be required to travel 1-2 times per month at Ecotrust’s expense to participate in programming, conferences, or partner meetings, especially during peak conference season (fall) and to the office in Portland (for those based outside of Portland).
• May occasionally work during weekends or evenings to deliver programming at times that meet the needs of participants.

Ecotrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse staff of qualified, highly-skilled, and creative individuals is necessary to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. Individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, or other People of Color, people who are queer, trans, non-binary, people with disabilities, people who are immigrants, veterans, people from poor and working class backgrounds, and people who are/have been system-impacted are strongly encouraged to apply.

Click here to learn more about equity at Ecotrust. 

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please reach out to ssobell@ecotrust.org  in advance to request assistance. 

How to Apply:  Apply via our careers page. No cover letter is required. Instead, please answer four brief narrative questions provided in the application. 

The Selection Process: In an effort to be as transparent as possible in our selection process as well as to help expedite bringing new staff on board, below is a timeline of key events:

• Review of Resumes: Jan 2-4
• Initial Screening Interviews (via Zoom): Jan 8-11
• Face-to-face Interviews (via Zoom): Jan 16-17
• Reference checks: Jan 18
• Extend offer: Jan 19-22

While we will proactively communicate these dates and any changes to you throughout the process, please consider placing tentative holds on your calendars for the initial screening and face-to-face interviews.

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Learn more about this position by attending an Information Session: Ecotrust is hosting an informational webinar about this position. You can call in to listen and ask questions. 

Date: Dec 15, 2023 12:00 PM Pacific Time

• Click this link to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87515398893 
• Meeting ID: 875 1539 8893
• Dial this number to join by phone  1 669 444 9171 US and enter the meeting ID

We will record the session and post the recording to the job posting shortly afterwards.

To mitigate privileged access to information about the position, our policy is that hiring team members may not meet with candidates who are considering applying for that role. Instead, we offer the information session as a way to equalize access to information about the role for all candidates.

Salary : $55,000 - $81,000