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The diversity of our experiences, passions, educational backgrounds and perspectives enrich our work. Learn more about us and what we believe.
Our culture
We are proud of our high-trust, collaborative workplace culture that focuses on building relationships and connection among our staff. Being a member of our team means having a chance to take on meaningful, rewarding work alongside caring, talented colleagues.
“It’s such a pleasure to welcome new colleagues into our community of dedicated rural advocates. No matter our background, we bring the best of ourselves to our work.”
— Laura Crosier, Human Resources Specialist
Job opportunities
Are you interested in joining our community and contributing your talents to our work? View our open positions below or subscribe to our newsletter to learn about upcoming opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage a wide range of candidates to apply.
Program Officer - Children, Youth & Families
The Program Officer will bring K–12 experience and knowledge of statewide policies and systems to support both the Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) Department and a cross-departmental team focused on pathways from K–12 into postsecondary education and career opportunities. Our K-12 portfolio and strategies support innovation in the K-12 educational system and aim to strengthen links between K-12 and partners at both ends of the youth age spectrum: early childhood and postsecondary readiness and transition. The portfolio includes both responsive and proactive grantmaking/field building approaches. The Program Officer reports directly to the Director of Children, Youth and Families.
This position has the potential to be structured as Hybrid (min. of three days per week in the office) or Field-Based (rural Southwest Oregon). Preference will be given to candidates located in or willing to relocate to Roseburg, OR.
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.
Deadline to submit materials is January 8th, 2026 @ 5:00 PM PST. 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.
Working with us
Our employees are passionate and dedicated, and we work hard to invest in their growth and development. We offer a variety of professional development benefits, including tuition reimbursement, individualized professional development and opportunities to attend conferences.
To support our colleagues in balancing taking care of themselves, their families and their work obligations, we offer a generous employee benefits package. We are proud to emphasize the “family” part of The Ford Family Foundation, and in 2025 we were recognized as one of Douglas County’s Best Places for Working Parents.