Associate Director for Communications and Stewardship

Salary: $65,000 - $82,000 per year, plus benefits
FTE: 1.0 (full time)
Application review begins August 3, 2026 ; position open until filled.
Our mission: The Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics promotes civic engagement and thoughtful dialogue by bringing together students, scholars, activists, policymakers, and community members to discuss public problems affecting Oregon, the United States, and the world. It carries forward the legacy of Oregon’s Senator Wayne Morse, fostering education, research, and leadership to advance justice and inclusive democracy.
The Center is committed to the principles of equity, inclusion, and integrity. It is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic learning environment where students, staff, faculty, speakers, and guests from a range of backgrounds and different viewpoints feel welcome.
The position: The Associate Director for Communications and Stewardship is a full-time, Officer of Administration role based at the University of Oregon. This position develops and implements communications strategies that advance the Center’s mission, including planning and producing publicity, social media and web content, and stewardship materials. Day-to-day responsibilities include writing, editing and distributing content, maintaining relationships with partners and stakeholders, overseeing stewardship events, and communications with donors and supporters, monitoring the effectiveness of communication campaigns. The Associate Director collaborates closely with Center leadership, staff, and campus partners to support engagement, visibility, events, fundraising, and long-term relationships with the community. They will also help supervise a staff member in a classified position and manage student workers.
Work schedule: The Wayne Morse Center's activities follow a cyclical pattern. Because certain months are more demanding than others, the Center supports a hybrid work schedule, requiring on-campus presence four days per week during the academic year, with more flexibility during summer and winter break as appropriate. This position requires a flexible work schedule for staffing events, including some evenings and occasional weekend hours, as well as occasional travel locally and within the state.

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