TKO seeks volunteers to be our thought leaders and strategic visionaries, joining our Board of Directors to help guide our organization in the many ways we hope to protect and enhance Oregon’s hiking experience. We are eager to expand our representation geographically, and an ideal candidate will have lived experiences working with and representing diverse races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and economic backgrounds.

Candidates can pursue leadership roles within the Board or focus their service toward TKO programming, or both, depending on interest and availability. Details about serving on the board, what the role entails and what expectations are can be found on our Board Expectations page.

TIMELINE

• August 1 – September 13: Inquiries & TKO Board applications accepted on a rolling basis
• September 5: Applicants are invited to a virtual open house with current Board members
• Mid September: Applicants are invited to attend a portion of a quarterly TKO Board meeting
• September – October: TKO Board recruitment team reviews applications; Board vote held in November
• January 2026: New Board members begin service

PRIORITIES FOR CANDIDATES

TKO is seeking candidates with one or more of the following:

• Nonprofit/board leadership experience and/or interest in leadership roles, including officer and committee chair positions.
• Expertise in communication strategy (e.g., social media, newsletters, donor engagement), finance (e.g., forecasting and strategic planning), and/or fundraising and development.
• Diverse lived experiences and identities.
• Community connections and representation from the Oregon coast.
• Skills/expertise outside our priorities? Don’t hesitate to apply & share your interest.