Director of Engagement

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

From its forest and farmland acreage in the Snoqualmie Valley, Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center cultivates conservation and food security to sustain and enhance the Puget Sound region. Oxbow’s primary funding source is Raven Trust, a family foundation.

The organization’s work is focused on providing immersive educational programming, growing native plants, and growing food for donation through food security partners. Oxbow’s education work reaches more than 8000 people each year through innovative, experiential programs.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Engagement at Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center is a key member of the Executive Team, responsible for leading the strategy and execution of marketing, communications, donor cultivation, and partnership development. This role focuses on fostering mission-aligned stakeholder engagement by building and sustaining meaningful relationships with donors, partners, and the broader community.The successful candidate will develop and implement a comprehensive 3-to-5-year engagement strategy that drives collaboration with strategic partners, amplifies Oxbow’s mission, and elevates its impact.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Leadership

• Collaborate with the Executive Team, Program Managers, and the Marketing & Communications Senior Specialist to develop and lead a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that enhances stakeholder engagement and aligns with key performance indicators for all Oxbow program areas.
• Refine and strengthen Oxbow’s brand identity to ensure cohesive messaging, visual identity, and strategy are integrated across all organizational initiatives.
• Track, measure, and analyze marketing, partnerships, and public engagement data to inform strategic decisions and optimize effectiveness.
• Provide leadership in growth, engagement, and retention strategies, fostering meaningful opportunities for community interaction, gathering insights, and creating accountability feedback loops.
• Oversee and update existing communication assets and channels, including Oxbow’s website, collateral materials, and outreach platforms, to maintain relevance and alignment with strategic goals.
• Supervise and mentor direct reports, establishing clear professional development goals and supporting their growth and success.
  

Development Leadership

• Collaborate with the Executive Team, Development Committee, Board of Directors, and Development Coordinator to establish and drive development goals that align with Oxbow’s budget and mission impact priorities.
• Partner with the Development Committee and direct reports to cultivate and strengthen relationships with a small set of existing and prospective partners and donors, proactively positioning Oxbow for new opportunities, negotiating favorable terms, and advancing shared goals.
• Provide strategic guidance for the planning and execution of targeted, small number of grant applications.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of a small-scale fundraising event to support development goals.
• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and analysis of development metrics and outcomes to inform strategy and measure progress.
• Support the Board’s Development Committee, ensuring it meets regularly and operates effectively to advance development priorities.

CORE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 10 years of relevant professional experience such as partnership development, marketing leadership, fundraising, or nonprofit management.
• Demonstrated success with developing and executing impactful partnerships.
• Strong management skills, balanced strategic and tactical focus, with a demonstrated ability to deliver program results while maximizing individual development and well-being.
• Knowledge and experience in budget management and fiscal oversight for teams/departments.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work some weekends and evenings.
• Fluent working in Microsoft suite (Office 365, Teams, Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint). Experience with CRM systems preferred.

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 Oxbow’s 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.   

Oxbow is committed to fostering a racially diverse team. People of color are encouraged to apply.   

COMPENSATION   

This is a regular, full-time position, with a competitive compensation package that includes 100% employer paid healthcare, annual dental stipend, employer retirement match, and generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave. The pay range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 annually. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Please apply directly on our website via Bamboo. The preliminary application deadline is Friday, January 31st, 2024 but we will continue this search until this role is filled.

Please provide a resume and cover letter that highlights why you are interested in the position and includes your experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you have any questions, please send them to caitlinpontrella@oxbow.org.   

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000