March 16, 2026

The Deschutes Land Trust is seeking a Community Engagement Associate to join its dedicated team!

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. Learn more about our Equity Commitment.

What You’ll Do:
The Community Engagement Associate is a part-time (32 hours/week) position that provides core support for Deschutes Land Trust community engagement activities. This includes providing event registration and support for Land Trust events, as well as administrative assistance for community engagement activities and programs. Please see the detailed position description.

What You Need:

• Administrative Skills: At least two years’ experience in an administrative role.
• 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 projects efficiently and effectively while handling multiple priorities at once.
• 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 and Google Suite. Experience with web-based content management systems (Eventbrite, SmartWaiver) and Salesforce.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and diplomatically in writing and in person with a diverse community.

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.

Compensation: $21.63-25.00/hour depending on experience, plus generous benefits.

Application Process:

Applications are due April 15, 2026. Your application should include the following:

• Cover letter describing your qualifications for and interest in the position.
• Resume.
• References (We will contact references only after you have given us permission).

Please send your application as an attachment to: info@deschuteslandtrust.org with the words “Community Engagement Associate” in the subject line.

Contact Pat Cohen at the email above if you need an accommodation. All inquiries will be handled confidentially. We will acknowledge receipt of your application via return email and contact you as we proceed further into the recruitment and selection process.

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.

We appreciate your interest in the Deschutes Land Trust!