Please read through this whole post

ASSISTANT HABITAT CONSERVATION BIOLOGIST
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Roseburg, Oregon
Closes: Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Act as a technical consultant to: other state/federal agencies that issue permits/permission for activities that may affect fish, wildlife or habitat; local governments that regulate land use; landowners and others who seek guidance for actions to maintain, protect, enhance or restore habitat. Located in Roseburg, plan/coordinate/implement habitat conservation programs to minimize, mitigate or eliminate negative impacts to fish and wildlife habitat.

Qualifications:
Requires two years’ biological experience in a fish/wildlife program that included one year of at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, and a Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries/Wildlife Science, or a closely-related degree or three additional years’ experience. A Master’s degree or Doctorate may substitute for some experience.

Salary: $3,235-$4,716/mo. Generous benefits package.

For more information and to apply on line, go to: www.dfw.state.or.us/hr.

SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
Closes: Not Specified (Review begins immediately)Sust

As our Sustainability Coordinator, you will work closely with the staff comprising both the Facilities & Planning department and the Office of Finance and Administration to oversee sustainable efforts on behalf of the university. In conjunction with the Institute of Sustainable Solutions, you will focus on projects and initiatives undertaken to achieve the goals and objectives of the Climate Action Plan. Along with your participation in long-term environmental planning and the analysis of relevant performance data, you will strive to bridge relationships between administrative and academic units around sustainability programs; support conservation measures at the department level via campus-wide green teams; communicate to the public regarding the progress and successes of university sustainability efforts; and serve as a primary representative of the university when coordinating activities with public agencies and other Oregon University System institutions.

Must see full position announcement and application instructions at www.pdx.edu/hr under the heading of “Faculty and Administrative Openings.”

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
The Mountaineers, Seattle, Washington
Closes: Monday, July 11, 2011

The Mountaineers is seeking an energetic and hardworking finance and operations professional, who is passionately committed to the mission of promoting outdoor education, conservation and recreation in the Pacific Northwest.

The Mountaineers enjoys an outstanding reputation in its field and in the community and has ten thousand members. Our dedicated staff, members and volunteers are deeply committed to successfully accomplishing our mission. The Mountaineers is seeking to transform our organization in next few years. The Director of Finance and Operations will have the opportunity to lead the organization in its turnaround by streamlining existing processes and helping to identify and build alternative revenue streams. Further, on April 1, 2011, The Mountaineers transitioned from a 501(c)(4) to a 501(c)(3) non-profit and this role will assist the organization in establishing new fundraising accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate must be able to strategist, prioritize, manage and also implement in an entrepreneurial and resource constrained environment.

The Director of Finance and Operations reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the financial management of the organization including finance, accounting, budgeting, insurance and risk management. Additionally, the Director of Finance and Operations oversees all aspects of human resource management, internal information technology, facilities and works with the Executive Director on operational planning and financial reporting. As a member of the leadership team, the Director of Finance and Operations will be involved in a range of strategic planning and internal initiatives.
The Director will supervise and mentor the Facilities and Events Manager in day to day administrative activities. Additionally, the Director will work across departments to build, implement and maintain systems to ensure strong controls and smooth business operations.

The Mountaineers was formed in 1906 to explore the wild areas and peaks in the Pacific Northwest… The Mountaineers has a staff of 30 employees (14 employees at the Program Center where this job is located) and an annual operating budget of four million dollars. For further information, please visit The Mountaineers at www.mountaineers.org.

Visit http://www.mountaineers.org/about/employment.cfm for more information about this position.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Greenbank Farm, Greenbank, Washington
Closes: Monday, July 11, 2011

The Executive Director is the CEO of the Greenbank Farm and is responsible for its overall leadership and successful operations. The Executive Director needs to share a passion for the mission of the Greenbank Farm and further the mission, goals and strategic objectives (developed in conjunction with and approved by the Board of Directors).

Primary responsibilities include:
Implementation of the Master Site Plan and a strategic plan; staff management and development; program development, implementation and evaluation; financial management and sustainability; fundraising; external and internal communication, public relations and marketing.

The Executive Director communicates the Greenbank Farm’s vision and values, helps motivate staff and creates the organizational structure necessary to successfully meet the Farm’s mission and goals as a center for community and artistic activity, recreation, appreciation of nature and sustainable, local agriculture. Build and maintain community relationships and partnerships. The Executive Director serves as a key liaison between the Farm and its Board of Directors and as a principal ambassador in building and maintaining community relationships and partnerships.

For a complete job description go to:
www. greenbankfarm.com

CERTIFICATION DIRECTOR
Oregon Tilth, Corvallis, Oregon
Closes: Open Until Filled (1st review begins Friday, July 1, 2011)

Oregon Tilth is a non-profit organization, best known for the Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) program. Since 1982, we’ve been an industry leader offering certification of organic food and fiber throughout the supply chain… Through partnerships, the program also evaluates to other eco-labels in the marketplace (i.e. Fair Trade, Salmon Safe).

The Certification Director is hired by the Executive Director to 1) provide oversight, direction and management to certification staff and contractors; 2) oversee and continuously improve operations of the certification program; 3) monitor its position in the local, national, and international organic industry; 4) develop and implement new certification policies and procedures as the industry evolves.

Ideal candidates must possess demonstrated experience and skills associated with a senior management-level position overseeing program or departmental operations. An essential ability will be to assemble and manage a team of diverse and talented people. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have practical knowledge of third-party certification systems/programs, organic/sustainable agriculture & food systems, as well as regulatory & administrative law. The position requires excellent communication, strong organization, astute delegation, commitment to customer service and professionalism.

For complete job description and application instructions, see:
http://tilth.org/about/job-openings/certification-director