Director

Director Oregon Hazelnut Industry Office
Location: Wilsonville, OR

Full-Time On-Site Exempt

Join a legacy industry at a pivotal time. The Oregon Hazelnut Industry Office, representing four collaborative organizations, is seeking a dynamic and strategic Executive Director to lead and manage operations, staff, and initiatives across the state s thriving hazelnut industry. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of Oregon s iconic crops through leadership, coordination, and advocacy.

About the Oregon Hazelnut Industry Office

This unified office represents four vital components of the hazelnut industry:

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  Hazelnut Marketing Board (HMB) Oversees quality standards, statistics, and promotion under Federal Marketing Order 982.
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  Oregon Hazelnut Commission (OHC) Funds and facilitates research to support hazelnut production.
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  Nut Growers Society (NGS) Serves as the industry s trade association, focused on communication and grower engagement.
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  Associated Oregon Hazelnut Industries (AOHI) Drives state and national regulatory and policy efforts.

What s In It For You?

• Competitive salary of $110,000 $130,000 depending on experience.
• Full benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health insurance, and a defined retirement plan.

What You ll Be Responsible For:

• Oversee daily operations and provide strategic leadership across all four organizations.
• Manage and develop a collaborative, efficient team (currently 3 staff members).
• Coordinate budgeting, financial management, compliance, and reporting across state, federal, and IRS requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with over 1,000 growers, 15 processors, board members, state and federal agencies, and industry partners.
• Lead communications, public relations, and grower engagement efforts.
• Organize meetings, events, conferences, and trade shows.
• Work closely with lobbyists and regulatory agencies on issues impacting the hazelnut industry.
• Guide grant applications and compliance for research and marketing initiatives.

What We re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Leadership experience managing a team and organizational or association operations.
• Background in agriculture or agricultural industries.
• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, public administration, or related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Budgeting, compliance, and financial management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks; WordPress and digital marketing knowledge a plus.
• Professional demeanor in high-stakes or opinionated environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with volunteer boards and committees.
• Familiarity with agricultural industry associations or expansion-phase industries.
• Experience with grant writing and administration.