Community Engagement Associate

Who We Are
The Deschutes Land Trust conserves and cares for the lands and waters that sustain Central Oregon, so local communities and the natural world can flourish together for generations to come. Since 1995, the Land Trust has protected more than 18,700 acres throughout Central Oregon for future generations. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to building a conservation community with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences.

What You’ll Do
The Community Engagement Associate is a 40 hours/week position that provides core support for Deschutes Land Trust community engagement activities. This includes assisting with the writing and production of communications material (print and digital), implementing social media content, staffing and engaging with the community at events across Central Oregon, and providing support for volunteer programs. The Community Engagement Associate reports to the Associate Community Engagement Director, but works collaboratively with all Land Trust Staff and Board Members to build support for the Land Trust.

Essential Functions
Communications Support

Implement social media content to increase community engagement and visibility for the Land Trust. This includes organizing on a master editorial calendar, then creating, sharing, and moderating branded content (text, images, video) across a variety of social media channels.

Assist in the writing and production of communications materials (print and digital).

Data entry (keywording and metadata) for the Land Trust’s digital photo library.

Track communications analytics.

Complete other duties as assigned.

Community Engagement Support

Staff and engage with the community as a representative of the Land Trust at events across Central Oregon during the week and on evenings and weekends.

Provide administrative support to volunteer programs, including form tracking and volunteer hour tracking.

Work with volunteers on Community Engagement programs and projects.

Set up events in our online registration system and on our website.

Provide event registration support for Land Trust events, including keeping participant lists accurate and full, updating our website, adding events to online calendars, and helping participants register either online or via phone.

Provide customer support to participants of Land Trust programs, volunteer opportunities, and other Land Trust events.

Complete post-event follow‑up and list reconciliation for Community Engagement programs and events.

Provide other support to the Community Engagement team as needed.

Work Environment

The Community Engagement Associate regularly works in an office setting, and occasionally in the field/at Land Trust protected lands.

This position requires moderate travel, attending around 2-4 events a month (during the week and on evenings and weekends) at Land Trust protected lands and throughout Central Oregon.

Lifting and carrying of heavy tables, canopies, and display materials is required when setting up events and managing supplies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

What You Need

Communications Skills:

Two years’ experience in communications or marketing, including writing and drafting brand‑aligned content for digital and print communications, or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

Community Engagement Skills:

Proven experience communicating effectively, tactfully, and diplomatically in person and in writing with a diverse community.

Organization and Detail Skills:

Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and time‑management skills. Strong ability to set priorities and meet deadlines to complete tasks efficiently and effectively while handling multiple priorities.

Conservation Commitment:

Passion and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the Deschutes Land Trust.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:

Commitment to applying diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices within an organization to your work. Commitment to fostering an inclusive Land Trust community, where people of all identities are represented and feel welcome.

Technology Skills:

Strong grasp of current office computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and social media platforms (Facebook Business Suite, Later). Experience with web‑based content management systems (Constant Contact, Eventbrite) and design‑based programs (Adobe Bridge, Photoshop, Mediagraph, InDesign, Canva).

Compensation
$42,000-52,000 depending on experience, plus generous benefits.

What We Offer
The Deschutes Land Trust offers competitive salary and benefits to full‑time staff. This includes health insurance, a 403B retirement plan with matched contributions, volunteer time off, 20 paid days off annually to start, and 13 paid holidays annually. The Land Trust offers a flexible work location within Central Oregon where employees may work in the office or remotely depending on the requirements of the position.

People of color and others from historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Deschutes Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, religion, ability, or national origin.

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