Executive Director

ABOUT ODAA

The Oregon District Attorneys Association (ODAA) is a 501(C)(6) nonprofit that represents Oregon’s District Attorneys and Deputy District Attorneys.

If you have a desire to make a difference in public and community safety then ODAA is the place for you. As Executive Director of ODAA you will work with Oregon’s 36 District Attorneys (DAs) and their Deputy District Attorneys (DDAs) to help shape public safety in Oregon through legislative policy, training initiatives and public communication. Working with ODAA is an opportunity to work on and influence criminal justice and public safety issues at the highest levels.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The ODAA Executive Director serves two primary roles: (1) as the lead executive of a non-profit association and (2) as the primary lobbyist and public policy manager.

The Director manages the Association, working with the Board and serves as the Association’s lobbyist on criminal justice policy and legislation. As Executive Director you will ensure Association compliance with bylaws, manage weekly officer and monthly Board meetings for the 36 elected district attorneys, and oversee the Association’s finances and staff subcommittees as needed. In addition, the Director oversees the planning and execution of annual summer and winter training conference for DAs and DDAs with support of administrative staff, duties which may include venue management, budget, and overseeing planning committee and confirming speakers.

The Director also leads the Association’s efforts in the legislative process to lobby for a proactive agenda and lead on defensive lobbying, in addition to managing the State ‘District Attorney’ Budget process and Fiscal Impact reviews. Typical work for the Executive Director will include a full-time in-person presence in Salem during the Legislative Session and Interim Committee days in addition to active participation in interim workgroups. The Executive Director also manages the ODAA Legislative Committee which will inform the positions and policies of the Association.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Advocacy and Policy Development

• In partnership with the Board, develop proactive legislative agenda to advance public safety.
• Manage ODAA legislative committee meetings, which includes DAs and DDAs who are issue experts. Committee functions as a clearinghouse for almost all ODAA legislative positions. This includes assigning DAs and DDAs to review proposed legislation.
• Staff or coordinate assignment of DAs and DDAs to represent ODAA at legislative workgroups, task forces or any other public safety policy meeting.
• Be the primary point of contact for DAs and DDAs regarding legislative policy initiatives.
• Draft written legislative testimony on all key bills of interest.
• Testify or assist others in testifying on behalf of ODAA at legislature.
• Gather data from DA offices if necessary to facilitate policy or legislative agenda.
• Respond to Fiscal Impact Statement requests.
• Work with Legislative Branch on development and advancement of the District Attorneys’ biannual budget.
• Develop legislative budget presentation.
• Develop and implement defensive and proactive legislative strategy.
• Develop collateral materials to support/oppose legislation.
• Maintain regular communication with Legislative leadership/Caucus offices.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Develop End of Session Report highlighting new laws for ODAA membership.
• Engage in interim workgroups.
• General Legislator education and issue development.
• Reputation‑building and management.
• Act as point of contact for National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators.
• Draft press releases and respond to media inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned by Board.

Administrative Duties

• Oversee and run day‑to‑day functions of ODAA.
• Facilitate meetings of Board and various subcommittees.
• Work with treasurer on preparing ODAA fiscal year budget.
• Work with Board on setting training and conference goals.
• Work with CPA to ensure all regulatory and tax filings are completed.
• Work with treasurer to ensure proper use of association funds.
• Work with and provide support to ODAA child support liaison.
• Review and negotiate any third‑party contracts.
• Other duties as assigned by Board.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in non‑profit, governmental, or business organizations.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in public safety, legal, or justice related fields, preference given to prior prosecution or criminal justice experience.
• Minimum 3 years of Oregon government relations and/or lobbying experience with preference for public safety and Oregon legislative judiciary and public safety committee experience.
• Demonstrated ability to sustain high‑quality relationships with Oregon executive and legislative branch officials and staff, including legislative leadership offices and the Chairs of the Judiciary and Public Safety committees.
• Demonstrated commitment to the policy goals and objectives of ODAA.

Application deadline is March 20, 2026.

Interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to:

ODAA President John D. Wentworth

Clackamas County Courthouse

1000 Courthouse Road,

Oregon City, OR 97045

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