Careers

The Policy Analyst conducts policy research, analysis, coordination, and technical support to advance the Foundation’s policy and systems change priorities in support of rural children, families, and communities. Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Policy Analyst serves as an internal resource on policy analysis, research, legislative analysis, evidence, data, and best practices. The role translates complex information into accessible and actionable insights that inform Foundation strategy, decision-making, and organizational learning.

This position offers a unique opportunity to help elevate rural perspectives and priorities while supporting policy and systems change efforts through rigorous research, analysis, and knowledge development. Working across the Foundation and alongside external partners, the Policy Analyst helps strengthen understanding of issues affecting rural communities and public systems while identifying evidence-based and promising practice-informed opportunities to improve outcomes for rural children, families, and communities.

This is an exempt position, and the annual salary is $100,000-$106,000 depending on experience. Our excellent benefit package includes paid time off and holidays, health and dental insurance, health savings account, generous retirement plan, matching gifts program, access to an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, rejuvenation leave and more. Performance and compensation are reviewed at least annually.

Roseburg, Oregon, is the preferred location for this position. Candidates who currently reside in Roseburg or are willing to relocate to Roseburg are strongly encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate.

We also welcome applications from individuals currently residing in rural Oregon communities. Rural Oregon includes the small towns and unincorporated places outside the state’s major urban centers of Portland, Salem, Corvallis-Albany, Eugene-Springfield, Bend, and Medford. While preference will be given to candidates residing in Roseburg or rural Oregon, we encourage applications from individuals living in Oregon’s urban communities who bring significant personal, professional, or community-based experience in rural places and a demonstrated understanding of the opportunities, strengths, and challenges facing rural communities.

Employees based in Roseburg are expected to work in the office at least three days per week. Employees based elsewhere in Oregon are expected to work in person approximately 20% of the time through attendance at Foundation offices, meetings, events, and collaborative work sessions. In addition, periodic travel throughout Oregon may be required to support Foundation priorities and partner engagement.

Deadline to submit applications, along with a 2-4–page writing sample and thoughtful and engaging letter of interest, is Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT. Please note that the application deadline is subject to change. The position may close sooner than the deadline listed based on the number of applicants.

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The Senior Policy Strategist advances the Foundation’s policy and systems-change priorities in support of rural children, families, and communities. Reporting to the Director of Policy, the Senior Policy Strategist serves as a trusted advisor, strategist, and external representative, helping shape and advance the Foundation’s policy and systems-change work.

The Senior Policy Strategist works closely with advocacy organizations, grantees, public agencies, community leaders, and Foundation staff to advance shared goals using policy and systems-change tools, including but not limited to: rural policy research and data, policy development, public education, coalition building, strategy development and implementation, and supporting the development of external organizations that work on behalf of rural. The position helps ensure rural perspectives, experiences, and priorities are reflected in policy discussions, public systems, and decision-making environments that affect rural children, families, and communities.

This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape statewide conversations, strengthen rural policy ecosystems, build powerful partnerships, and advance lasting systems change on issues that matter to rural Oregon.

This is an exempt position, and the annual salary range is $134,000-$142,000 depending on experience. Our excellent benefit package includes paid time off and holidays, health and dental insurance, health savings account, generous retirement plan, matching gifts program, access to an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, rejuvenation leave, and more. Performance and compensation are reviewed at least annually.

We welcome applications from individuals currently residing in rural Oregon communities. Rural Oregon includes the small towns and unincorporated places outside the state’s major urban centers of Portland, Salem, Corvallis-Albany, Eugene-Springfield, Bend, and Medford.

While candidates residing in rural Oregon are preferred, we also encourage applications from individuals living in Oregon’s urban communities who bring significant personal, professional, or community-based experience in rural Oregon and a demonstrated understanding of the opportunities, strengths, and challenges facing rural communities.

Candidates interested in relocating to Roseburg are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate.

Employees based in Roseburg are expected to work in the office at least three days per week. Employees based elsewhere in Oregon are expected to work in person approximately 20% of the time through attendance at Foundation offices, meetings, events, and collaborative work sessions. In addition, periodic travel throughout Oregon may be required to support Foundation priorities and partner engagement.

Deadline to submit applications, along with a thoughtful and engaging letter of interest, is Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT. Please note that the application deadline is subject to change. The position may close sooner than the deadline listed based on the number of applicants.

Learn more and apply.