Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility

Job Announcement: Executive Director 

Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility 

Guided by the values and expertise of healthcare and public health, Oregon PSR works to protect human life from the gravest threats to health and survival by striving to protect our climate, end the nuclear threat, promote peace, and advance justice. Oregon PSR is committed to creating a culture of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion within our organization and in the world.  For more information about our values, see:  https://www.oregonpsr.org/equity_and_justice.

Our Role: Health professional and public health advocates use science and evidence-based expertise to build movements that drive systemic change to protect public health and social justice.

Position Summary: The Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s consistent progress in achievement of its mission, goals and objectives.

Supervision and Accountability: The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors.

Location: The position is based in the Portland, Oregon metro region. Work is hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days each week in the office.  The degree to which work is conducted in-person is based on public health guidance to ensure safety and health of staff, board and volunteers. The work entails occasional travel, mostly in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Hours: Primarily weekdays with some weekend and evening work required.

Compensation: This is a full-time exempt position with excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, complementary and alternative healthcare; 20 days paid vacation per year,12 days of sick leave per year, 11 holidays, and 2 personal days per year; retirement match (up to 3%) of employee contributions after one year.   

Salary range: $90 -100K 

Major Responsibilities: The time required for each of the three areas of responsibility is equal over the course of the year.

• Execute Policies and Programs

1. Serve as a spokesperson to promote and build support for the mission and program priorities of Oregon PSR, articulating a clear vision that aligns with organizational values.
2. In partnership with the Oregon PSR Board, lead the successful development and implementation of the organization’s Strategic Plan. 
3. Coordinate organizational efforts to center the most impacted/underserved communities.
4. Support the Board of Directors and established committees in their work to further the mission of Oregon PSR; co-create board agendas for meetings. 
5. Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Directors and Advisory Board.
6. Supervise and advance the Healthy Climate and the Peace & Justice programs and Communications work.
7. Serve as active liaison  to National PSR.
8. Maintain and deepen relationships with partner organizations, including environmental, peace, climate, racial justice and social justice organizations.
9. Establish relationships with key public officials and media partners who have the potential to advance common priorities. 

1. Fundraising

1. Provide leadership and expertise to assist the Board in ensuring the financial stability and growth of Oregon PSR; increase funding to support our mission.
2. Develop and implement a financial plan, in conjunction with the Membership Program Manager, Development Committee, Finance Committee and the Treasurer.
3. Establish and maintain contact with major donors, foundations, previous and current grantors and other sources of financial support.
4. Lead in the development of and support the writing of  appropriate grant applications, reports and evaluations.
5. Lead Staff and Board in successful donor events, membership and major donor drives.

1. Administrative

1. Exercise responsibility for the overall management of the organization including managing staff and volunteers, supporting the Board and committees and maintaining records and proceedings.
2. Recruit, grow and diversify OPSR staff, board, volunteer membership
3. Support a workplace culture that values listening, collaboration, and shared success.
4. Assume responsibility for supervision of all staff. Staff currently includes a Communications Director, Membership and Peace & Justice Program Manager and a Healthy Climate Program Director. Supervision  includes but is not limited to, hiring, performance evaluations, determining compensation levels (in consultation with the Finance Committee), and termination.
5. Oversee and maintain the financial and banking systems and records of Oregon PSR, including timely reporting to grantors, the State of Oregon, the IRS, insurers, health care systems and other appropriate entities.
6. Work with the Treasurer and accountant to create monthly financial reports.
7. Maintain and facilitate the improvement of  Oregon PSR’s information technology system, website, membership database and social media platforms.
8. Publish, with staff support, the Oregon PSR monthly newsletter.

Required Qualifications:

1. The Executive Director must demonstrate strong leadership skills including the ability to empower creative and strategic organizational development. They must lead and communicate with empathy, compassion and humility. 
2. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. However, previous work as an Executive Director may substitute for the educational requirement.
3. Minimum of five years of relevant experience, preferably with non-profit organizations.
4. Program knowledge and experience in at least one of Oregon PSR’s program areas.
5. Demonstrated experience leading/managing an organization with strong administrative,human resources, financial and program management skills.
6. Solid experience supervising and mentoring staff. 
7. History of successful fundraising with foundations and individuals. 
8. Demonstrated competency in advocacy, organizing, coalition and movement building with a commitment to organizing through a social and racial justice lens.
9. Excellent interpersonal and listening skills; commitment to inclusiveness with the ability to forge new relationships. 
10. Strong written and oral communication skills.
11. Contemporary skills in technology systems and equipment.
12. Highly organized and able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
13. Ability to function independently and to demonstrate individual initiative.
14. Passion for our mission and programs.
15. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt to a rapidly changing political environment.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Portland-area based.
2. Background in health-related field; understanding of public health. 
3. Connections with health professional associations and/or public health associations.
4. Familiar with/supportive of climate justice, nuclear justice, environmental justice, racial and social justice.
5. Highly competent in public speaking.
6. Media experience.
7. Lived experience as part of a community disproportionately affected by climate and/or nuclear injustice.
8. Knowledge of lobbying landscape and rules for 501(c)3 organizations.
9. Familiarity with Zoom, Google Suite, Microsoft, PayPal, social media platforms, NationBuilder, Quickbooks

*A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Application Instructions: Send a résumé, cover letter and, if available, a grant application you have submitted as a single PDF document to [email protected] with the subject line “Executive Director”.  No calls please. Interviews will be scheduled in July.