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Staff Attorney

Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA)

Bend (preferred) or Portland (possible), Oregon

Job Type Permanent
Salary $83,800 - $95,800 per year
Deadline Dec 13, 2026
Min. Experience 0 - 1 year

The Staff Attorney plays an important role in ONDA’s conservation mission by applying their expertise and experience in law, policy and litigation to drive conservation advocacy for Oregon’s high desert public lands, waters and wildlife. They work as part of ONDA’s conservation program, working with ONDA’s Senior Attorney, Conservation Director and other ONDA colleagues on an array of responsibilities, including litigation, legal and policy analysis, agency engagement, and working with coalitions and partners to advance conservation outcomes on public lands.

This position is ideal for an individual with a passion for conservation, familiarity with western public lands and land management issues and challenges, and is deeply committed to advocating for long-term protection and conservation of Oregon’s high desert.

This position is a FLSA exempt, full-time l position working approximately 40 hours a week. For details on how to apply, see the position description.

How To Apply

For details on how to apply, see the position description.

ONDA uses an anonymous applicant screening process to ensure objective applicant evaluation. To facilitate this review, please submit your application via email including two separate attachments as follows in .doc or .pdf:

1) Attachment #1: A single page that includes your name, address, email and phone number. Do not include this identifying information anywhere else in your attachments.

2) Attachment #2: A cover letter (without your name) describing your qualifications and interest in the position, resume (without your name), and the names and contact information for three references.

This information should be combined into a single file.

Please submit application materials via email to conservation@onda.org no later than 5 p.m. Pacific Time on December 13, 2026.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category Policy And Law