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.
Have questions about the TKO Board experience? Please feel free to reach out to Ginny Sorensen, TKO Board member and Assistant Crew Leader, at ginny.sorensen@trailkeepersoforegon.org.
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.
Committees
Board members are expected to be active participants in at least one committee. Committees can be a way to flex your knowledge and skills and/or learn and develop new skills. Each committee typically meets once a month. Click the links below to see each committee’s charter and learn more about the work they do.
- Executive Committee
- DEIB Committee
- Stewardship & Advocacy Committee
- Communications Committee
- Development Committee
Have a passion for TKO’s mission, vision, and values, but not sure you qualify? Some folks are less likely to apply for roles such as this unless they believe they meet every qualification listed in a position description. TKO values lived experience and we are dedicated to embracing diversity. If this role sounds exciting to you, we want to hear from you!