Oregon Black Pioneers seeks a dynamic and organized professional to coordinate the activities of the Letitia Carson Legacy Project (LCLP). Under the supervision of Oregon Black Pioneers’ Executive Director, and in collaboration with the staff of Oregon Black Pioneers and other LCLP partner organizations, this part time employee will be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the LCLP’s outreach, events, and digital materials.
Qualified candidates will have experience leading public programs in informal learning settings, and in planning and leading in-person and virtual meetings for dispersed teams. Candidates with public speaking experience, and experience in web development and social media, are especially desired.
About the Letitia Carson Legacy Project
The Letitia Carson Legacy Project (LCLP) is a collaborative partnership between five organizations –Oregon Black Pioneers, Black Oregon Land Trust, Mudbone Grown, the Linn- Benton Counties NAACP Branch, and Oregon State University– committed to honoring the legacy of Letitia Carson. Carson was a 19th century Black rancher, farmer and midwife, who became the matriarch of a large mixed-race family whose descendants live throughout the Pacific Northwest today. The LCLP uses research, public education, and land stewardship to elevate Letitia’s story, and inspire future generations of Black and Indigenous Oregonians and community members.
Duties
Project Coordination
• Work with individuals, tribal representatives, and funders to support LCLP efforts to
preserve Letitia Carson’s lands and story.
• Build and maintain relationships with LCLP partners and stakeholders through regular project updates and periodic meetings.
• Work with LCLP partners and stakeholders around the state to set Project goals and plans for research and public engagement opportunities.
• Coordination of Stephens Cemetery restoration efforts with the goal of creating new public access to Letitia and Andrew Carson’s grave sites in Myrtle Creek.
• Quarterly check-ins on progress and goals with The Ford Family Foundation staff in Roseburg.
Events
• Lead the planning and implementation of the annual one-day LCLP Symposium on Oregon State University campus in Corvallis.
• Development of at least one Letitia Carson-related in-person public program in Douglas County in collaboration with area museums, libraries, funders, and university extension offices.
• Work with faculty of Letitia Carson Elementary School in Corvallis to support annual field trip to the Carson DLC land in Soap Creek.
• Work with site partners (OSU Beef Ranch managers in Benton County; private landowners in Douglas County) to plan, support, and welcome invited guests and/or the public onto historic Letitia Carson homesteads for select events.
• Act as onsite representative at LCLP events. Will be able to relate Letitia Carson’ story
and guide guests through participatory learning activities.
Digital History Collection
• Will manage updates and improvements to the Letitia Carson Digital History Collection, an accessible online repository of scholarship and photos related to Letitia Carson and the LCLP, currently built on the Omeka platform.
Other
• Support the transportation of the Letitia Carson traveling exhibit to and from host sites across Oregon.
• Work with Oregon Black Pioneers staff to develop educational resources, lesson plans, etc. related to Letitia Carson.
• Participate in other Oregon Black Pioneers programs and events as needed.
The Most Qualified candidate has
• Familiarity with Oregon’s Black and Indigenous communities and history, with strong preference given to those with knowledge about Letitia Carson.
• Familiarity with or the capability to develop relationships with the LCLP partners and stakeholders.
• Experience developing in-person events and digital media projects.
Required Qualifications
• A commitment to racial equity and the principles of inclusion and accessibility.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum two years developing and presenting educational resources and experiences related to horticulture, Black/Indigenous foodways, public history, etc.
• Exceptional organizational skills and team working abilities.
Hours
• 20 hours per week. Exact workdays and hours can be flexible based on organizational needs. Candidate must be available for in-person meetings, weekly virtual meetings, daily emails, and periodic phone calls.
Travel
10-15%, in state. Selected candidate must have reliable transportation.
Location
Remote, based in Oregon. Preference given to candidates residing in Portland, Corvallis, or Roseburg.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
The work is primarily performed in an office setting and/or remotely. This is largely a sedentary position that requires the employee to sit, stand, walk, and bend, and regularly require moving materials and equipment and travel to offsite locations. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for pregnant people and individuals with disabilities, including in the application process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please send us an email.
Salary
$30,000 annually. A minimum of 40 hours of PTO and nine paid holidays. Please note that as a part-time position, limited duration position (Jan 1, 2025 -Dec 31, 2025), this role does NOT include health insurance.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@oregonblackpioneers.org by 5/19/25.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oregon Black Pioneers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.