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State of Oregon · 4 months ago

Elliott State Research Forest Board Member

North Bend | DSL | Shutter Creek

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

The State of Oregon's Department of State Lands is seeking individuals to serve on the Elliott State Research Forest Board of Directors. This role involves advising on the management of the forest, contributing to conservation, education, and community engagement while supporting Indigenous values.

AssociationGovernmentNon Profit

Responsibilities

Advise DSL on the management of the Elliott State Research Forest

Advise on research and operations plans

Advise on community engagement strategies

Advise on outcomes essential to achieving the forest mission

Qualification

Indigenous stewardshipForest ecologyPublic administrationClimate resilienceCommunity developmentEnvironmental justiceResearch administrationRural economiesRecreation interestsFishWildlifeConservation financeHabitat Conservation Plans

Required

Community-centered leaders with expertise, lived experience, and a commitment to the values and mission of the ESRF

Knowledge or lived experience in one or more of the following areas: Indigenous stewardship and cultural knowledge, Forest ecology or silviculture, Public administration or policy, Community development, Climate resilience and conservation, Equity and environmental justice, Research administration, Rural economies, Timber operators and processors, Recreation interests, Fish and wildlife, Conservation finance, Administration of Habitat Conservation Plans

Ability to attend at least five public meetings annually (typically full-day meetings) and prepare by reviewing materials

Willingness to undergo a background check as part of the appointment process

Experience with public governance, transparency, or stewardship of the public interest

Experience integrating research into practice or supporting research and monitoring efforts