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Job openings with Oregon Right to Life are provided below. If there are no jobs currently listed that match your interests, you are encouraged to submit your resume or explore our volunteer opportunities.
Deputy Political Director
- Type: Full-time, exempt, Oregon Right to Life PAC.
- Location: ORTL Office (Keizer, OR)
- Reports to: Political Director, Executive Director
About the Role:
Direct and advance Oregon Right to Life’s political efforts by identifying, equipping, and electing pro-life candidates who can enact policies that protect human life from fertilization to natural death. This role allows you to apply political strategy and advocacy experience, lead high-impact programs, build statewide relationships, and expand influence in shaping pro-life policy year-round, with the opportunity to grow into senior leadership within the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic planning and execution of designated political programs and initiatives in alignment with overall team strategy
- Strengthen programs for candidate recruitment and development
- Bolster effectiveness in local elections
- Build upon existing grassroots operation
- Build and maintain relationships with candidates, elected officials, coalition partners, and key stakeholders
- Monitor and analyze political landscapes at the state and local level to inform strategy
- Collaborate on communications and messaging related to political programs and priorities
- Represent the organization alongside Political Director in coalition efforts, lobbying activities, and public-facing opportunities as delegated
- Participate in ORTL PAC Board processes and assist with organizational events and initiatives
- Other duties as assigned or as fits within skillset
Desired Competencies and Experience:
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of ORTL, including a commitment to compassionate, non-sectarian dialogue
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, public relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of applicable experience in political or advocacy fields
- Proven ability to develop and manage new and existing programs
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- High level of professionalism and integrity in handling sensitive information and relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across diverse stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in office and campaign software (e.g. Google Suite, Salesforce, i360) ● Willingness to travel (10%+) and work occasional evenings and weekends
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions ● Must be able to listen and speak clearly on the telephone
Opportunity:
You may be a great candidate who doesn’t cover everything described above. If you are interested in this position, please apply and tell us about why you’re the best fit.
North Coast Canvasser
- Type: Seasonal. July 8 – November 3, 2026
- Location: HD 32 (Clatsop, Columbia & Tillamook Counties)
- Reports to: Political Director
About the Role:
Oregon Right to Life’s Canvassers are on the front lines of our political advocacy efforts, connecting directly with voters door-to-door in targeted legislative and local races. As a Canvasser, you’ll be a key part of our voter contact program, working alongside a motivated team to make a real impact across Oregon’s North Coast.
Responsibilities:
● Contact voters door-to-door to meet statewide voter contact goals in coordination with
the political team
● Set and pursue individual voter contact goals with self-motivation and accountability
● Represent ORTL with a positive, professional demeanor in every voter and team
interaction
● Use a personal smartphone as part of daily canvassing operations
Qualifications:
● Commitment to pro-life values
● Experience on a political campaign or in volunteer organizing (preferred)
● Comfort with G Suite, Zoom, and common digital tools
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills
● Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently and as part of a team
● Adaptable, quick-learning, and goal-oriented
Compensation & Benefits:
Within Commuter Distance:
✓Base Pay $21.00/hour
✓ Door-to-Door and Top
Performer Bonuses once base threshold met
Outside Commuter Distance:
✓$18.00/hour
✓ Lodging & Food Stipend Included
✓ Door-to-Door and Top
Performer Bonuses once base threshold met
All canvassers are paid weekly.
Don’t Meet Every Qualification?
Apply anyway! If you’re passionate about this work and believe you’re a strong fit, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Click the button below or send a cover email and resume to [email protected].
Acknowledgment & Understanding:
● A background check will be conducted prior to employment.
● Canvasser performance will be monitored to ensure accuracy and completion.
Administrative Assistant
- Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
- Location: ORTL Office (Keizer)
- Reports to: Executive Director
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organized individual to serve as an administrative assistant to our political advocacy and development teams.
The ideal candidate is proactive, driven, and able to maintain productivity in both fast and slow paced environments. In this role, you will work with internal teams and external vendors, managing and facilitating project deadlines, tracking legislative and election activities, and updating related data. An ideal candidate can communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with colleagues, vendors, donors, and other external contacts, both verbally and in writing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
● Facilitate fundraising projects from planning through execution, meeting deadlines and ensuring accuracy of all deliverables
– Fundraising projects include but are not limited to direct mail appeals, telemarketing campaigns, and major donor projects
● Track and update legislative activity and election filings in the organization’s database
● Prepare reports supporting political advocacy initiatives as needed
● Schedule, coordinate, and follow up on meetings and interviews for the PAC Advisory Board
● Take meeting notes and translate discussions into clear, actionable follow-up items
● Support additional data entry projects as assigned
● Perform other duties as assigned or as aligned with individual skillset
Desired Competencies and Experience:
● Strong commitment to ORTL’s mission, including its emphasis on compassionate, non-sectarian, non-partisan dialogue
● Demonstrated project management skills
● High attention to detail
● Ability to consistently meet deadlines in both fast and slow paced environments
● Comfort with repetitive, detail-intensive tasks
● Ability to prioritize competing demands and adapt quickly to shifting circumstances
● Technical proficiency, including Google Suite, database/data management systems, and government/legislative websites
Physical Requirements:
● Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions
● Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies
● Ability to listen and speak clearly on the phone
Opportunity:
You may be a great candidate who doesn’t cover everything described above. If you are interested in this position, please apply and tell us about why you’re the best fit.
ORTL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.
About Oregon Right to Life:
Oregon Right to Life is Oregon’s largest and oldest pro-life organization, dedicated to protecting the lives of the unborn, the elderly, and people with disabilities. ORTL is a non-profit organization committed to education, legislation, and political action in service of its mission.
Employment Information:
ORTL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.