We're looking for people to join our Board of Directors!

About Trash for Peace: 

It is an exciting time for Trash for Peace as it embarks upon 13 years of growth and leadership in the greater Portland Metro region. It has an annual operating budget of 5+ million dollars, and is a known leader in driving equity within the waste and recycling world. The mission of Trash for Peace (TfP) is to provide hands-on, creative experiences to encourage resilient communities. Its vision is empowered, healthy communities living in a world without waste. TfP operates four main programs: the Youth Sustainability Education Program (SEP), the Environmental Promoter Program, Fieldwork and Outreach Program, and the New Initiatives Program. Through these programs, TfP directly engages hundreds of community members that self-identify as low-income and/or BIPOC in education, training, and supportive employment, and diverts hundreds of pounds of trash from the landfill. Additionally, TfP fiscally sponsors three other non-profits: Ground Score Association (GSA), Repair PDX, and East Portland Tool Library.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Trash for Peace is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political belief, disability or any other legally protected status. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Trash for Peace will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application, interview, and hiring process. Alternative formats of this application are available upon request.

Position Summary:

Trash for Peace is looking to expand its Board of Directors with passionate, diverse, and committed individuals looking to make an impact in the greater Portland community. If you believe in sustainability, equity, environmental justice, and creative community-based solutions, then your voice and leadership may belong on our Board!

We're looking for folks with a broad and diverse range of experiences to help support, guide, and lead our organization-- if you're interested, it's worth reaching out. We're looking for connectors who want to bring their know-how to our team, so that we can continue to build on our programs that support and enrich the community around us.

Here are some of the areas of expertise that we would particularly love to have join us: 

• Legal and Compliance

• Technology and Information Systems

• Web and Graphic Design

• Nonprofit Fundraising

• Grant Writing

• Human Resources and People Management

• Communication and Marketing

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Measurement

• Operations and Logistics

• DEI

• Community Representation

Our organization has been undergoing a period of tremendous growth and development, and it's time for our Board to grow and evolve to meet it-- if you're interested in being a part of the work, conversation, and collaboration to help ensure that Trash for Peace stays healthy, vital, and visionary for years to come, then please

Please note, this is a volunteer position and we do not have donation expectations for board members. 

Thank you!