Healthy Climate Program Director
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) seeks an experienced Program Director to lead our Healthy Climate Program.
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 equity and justice in our organization and in the world. Our work for climate justice involves bringing a health perspective to campaigns for a just transition to a healthy energy system. To learn more, visit oregonpsr.org.
Position Summary: The Healthy Climate Program Director will work closely with staff and volunteers to bring the voice of healthcare and public health to campaigns for climate and energy justice.
Supervision: The Healthy Climate Program Director will report to the Executive Director and work as part of a collaborative team with other staff, volunteers, and the board.
Location: The position is based in Oregon, and most work will be remote. The position will entail some travel, mostly in Oregon and SW Washington for rallies, hearings, meetings, and outreach events. The position will be based out of our Portland office.
Hours: Primarily weekdays with some weekend and evening work required.
Compensation: This is a full time, 40-hour a week, exempt position with generous benefits including one month paid vacation, health, dental, complementary and alternative healthcare, flex time, sick time, and retirement match. Salary range: $60,000-65,000, depending on experience.
Major Responsibilities: The Healthy Climate Program Director is responsible for managing all aspects of Oregon PSR’s Healthy Climate Program. Duties will include:
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Developing and implementing program objectives, strategic plans, work plans, and timelines for the Healthy Climate Program.
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Tracking and evaluating program outcomes for reporting and planning.
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Working with the Executive Director to grow and develop foundation and individual funding sources for the program and supporting organizational fundraising efforts.
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Monitor and report on major climate grants,
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Engaging and organizing members of the health community across the state through Oregon PSR’s Healthy Climate Action Team of volunteers by coordinating trainings and providing opportunities for health professional activism for climate justice.
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Collaborating with coalition partners working on issues including a just transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, access to clean water, forest health, and climate resilience.
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Advocating for Oregon PSR priorities with elected officials at the local, state, and national level.
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Researching, writing, and distributing information about climate, energy, and health justice through social media, our website, email alerts, our newsletter, and other means.
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Representing Oregon PSR at events, including speaking at public hearings, community forums, and outreach activities.
Required Qualifications: A strong candidate for this position will have:
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A minimum of three years experience with community organizing, political organizing, campaign direction, and/or engaging with policy makers.
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Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
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Ability to work independently and with a team, including within coalitions.
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A high level of organization and comfort with a fast-paced environment.
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Experience with garnering news media, producing social media, and digital organizing.
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Background in health, science, or public policy.
Desired Qualifications:
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Proficiency in Spanish or another language
Application Instructions:
Send:
- a résumé
- a cover letter
- three references
as a single PDF document to [email protected] with the subject line “Healthy Climate Program Director Position” to apply.
The deadline to apply for this position is September 1. No phone calls please.
Oregon PSR is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and people of color, all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, and abilities to apply. We especially welcome applicants from communities on the frontlines of climate disruption to apply for this position.
* AI will not be used at any point in the screening and interviewing process for this position.