Slideshow: Lucy De León, manager of Tortillería y Tienda De León, and Angela Hedstrom, our Farm to school Coordinator, at the William Walker Elementary cafeteria during a tamale lunch, Shawn Linehan | Ecotrust staff Jessica Douglas, Megan Foucht, and Stephanie Gutierrez enjoy a buggy ride during a visit to the community forest of Kalispel Tribe, Sean Gutierrez | Erica Madison, owner of Madison's Salmon Co., was a participant of the Ag of the Middle Accelerator program, Rich Crowder | Ecotrust team members Marissa "Mars" Correa" and Sarah Cline at the office, Jason Hill

Director of Finance

  • Reports To
    Managing Director of Finance & Assets
  • Location
    Preference for candidates based in Portland, OR; open to remote work from WA, OR, and AK with monthly travel to SE Portland office.
  • Starting Salary
    $98,000 to $109,000
  • Application Deadline
    Open until filled, with priority given to applications received by April 25, 2025
  • Anticipated Start Date
    May 27, 2025
  • Online info session
    Learn more about this position by attending a Zoom info session through the button below on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 11am PDT.
Ecotrust seeks a highly skilled Director of Finance (The Director) who will oversee all core aspects of financial management, accounting and reporting, protecting the Organization’s financial health during a period of organizational change. The role will include developing, implementing and overseeing new systems, policies and processes, as well as managing ongoing and annual financial operations that span from the budget through the financial audit.
Who we are
At Ecotrust, we work in partnership from California to Alaska toward the vision of a more just, prosperous, and climate-smart future. Across more than 30 projects and with hundreds of partners, our approach focuses on impact at the intersections of equity, the economy, and the environment. Together, we uplift Indigenous leadership to respond to contemporary lands and water management challenges, connect schools with local producers, provide technical support for community-centered businesses, and more. We welcome you to join us in the pursuit of radical, practical change.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please reach out to Joanie Slavik, jslavik@ecotrust.org, in advance to request assistance.

Ecotrust staff & board gathering at the Natural Capital Center, Summer 2024. Photo credit: Kim Nguyen

Ecotrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe that a diverse staff of qualified, highly-skilled, and creative individuals is necessary to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our workforce across a range of dimensions. Individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, or other People of Color, people who are queer, trans, non-binary, people with disabilities, people who are immigrants, people from poor and working class backgrounds, and people who are/have been system-impacted are strongly encouraged to apply.

Click here to learn more about equity at Ecotrust, including our official equity statement and annual racial equity action plans and reports. We expect all our employees to share a commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and always seek ways to improve how well we live these values. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. Once you have applied, we welcome your feedback on how you have experienced our values around diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process.