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$ 180000 - 200000
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to: Board of Directors
Annual budget: $4.5M
Total staff: 35
THE ORGANIZATION
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center is a nonprofit stewarding 240 acres of forest farmland and riparian habitat in the Snoqualmie Valley. Founded in 2009 by Judi Beck and Tom Alberg Oxbows mission is to cultivate conservation and food security in support of a thriving healthy Cascadia region.
With a unique mix of native ecosystems restored habitat working farmland and public gathering spaces Oxbow offers a living example of whats possible when ecological care and community connection go hand in hand.
Oxbows purpose is brought to life through four interconnected priorities:
Provide Immersive Educational Experiences - Through field experiences in-school lessons public workshops and seasonal events Oxbow invites people of all ages to explore relationships between plants people and place. Programming is centered on food native plants and conservation themes and delivered through long-term partnerships with schools and organizations. The land itselftrails gardens and restoration zonesfunctions as a living classroom where curiosity and connection flourish.
Grow and Share Native Plants - Oxbows Native Plant Nursery is focused on expanding awareness access and appreciation of native plants across the region. It cultivates a diverse selection of Washington native species for home landscapes community spaces and restoration efforts. With a focus on public engagement the nursery connects people to native plants through weekend events interpretive signage hands-on learning experiences and partnerships with local retailers.
Steward the Land - From riverbank to forest edge Oxbow stewards a diverse and ecologically vital landscape. The team restores habitat maintains native plantings and engages volunteers in hands-on care that supports biodiversity soil health and practical place-based stewardship. The organizations namesake the oxbow lakea river meander naturally cut off from the main channelis a defining feature of Oxbows diverse and ecologically rich landscape.
Grow and Donate Food - Oxbow maintains its roots in agriculture by growing fresh produce for donation. Thousands of pounds of food are harvested by staff and volunteers and then distributed through partners like Hopelink FareStart and Jewish Family Services.
THE POSITION
Oxbows Executive Director will lead the organization with a steady practical hand executing the board-defined vision strengthening internal systems and ensuring high-quality delivery across all areas of work. This role oversees daily operations manages a collaborative leadership team and stewards organizational resources to maximize mission impact. Working in close partnership with the Board of Directors the Executive Director will help identify opportunities to expand Oxbows reach deepen partnerships and align programs with strategic goals.
This is a role for a grounded capable and mission-aligned leadersomeone who brings operational expertise strong relationship instincts and a commitment to fostering a healthy engaged workplace culture rooted in Oxbows purpose and values.
Compensation & Benefits
Oxbow is committed to supporting all employees through competitive salary and benefits a commitment to equity and inclusion and training and professional development opportunities
Salary range: $180000 - $200000 DOE
Benefits Package Includes
- 100% paid health insurance and dental stipend
- 403(b) retirement plan with match
- Generous paid holidays and PTO plan (personal and sick leave)
- Dependent health benefits (available at employee cost)
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to farm-fresh food during summer months
TO BE CONSIDERED
The position is open until filled and interviews by Valtas will begin in early-August although we highly encourage applying as soon as possible. Please submit a cover letter (two pages or less) addressed to Board President Judi Beck.
DO NOT APPLY ON THIS WEBSITE. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT TO: may direct questions to Ed Rogan at or Chris Cannon at
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT
Oxbow is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion. We value the individual differences life experiences and knowledge that our staff bring to their work and their communities. Valuing diversity is a significant part of our culture our values and the success of Oxbows mission. Oxbow provides equal employment opportunities to all staff members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race color religion age sex national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
