NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Chief Equity Officer (Director I) - Open Until Filled
1900 SW 4th Ave, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $234K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Portland is seeking a Chief Equity Officer (Director I) to lead its Office of Equity and Human Rights. This senior executive will be responsible for shaping and implementing citywide equity strategies, ensuring compliance with civil rights and accessibility laws, and fostering community engagement and partnerships.
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Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership to the Office of Equity and Human Rights, including strategic planning, organizational direction, budget oversight, staffing, and operational management
Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for Civil Rights Title VI compliance, ADA Title II accessibility work, partnering with Indigenous people, workforce equity, policy development, training, and community engagement initiatives
Partner with the City Administrator, deputy city administrators, and bureau directors to integrate equity into decision-making, policy development, budgeting, and leadership practices
Develop and maintain internal systems, performance measures, and accountability structures that track progress toward citywide equity outcomes
Foster a positive, inclusive, and trusting workplace culture that supports employee development, psychological safety, and cross-functional collaboration
Oversee the City’s compliance with civil rights, anti-discrimination, and accessibility laws, including Title VI, ADA Title II, and related federal and state mandates
Direct the development and implementation of citywide equity frameworks, programs, tools, and reporting structures
Serve as a strategic advisor to the mayor, city administrator, deputy city administrators, and council on equity implications of proposed legislation, policies, and initiatives
Coordinate equity impact analyses and provide clear recommendations to inform inclusive decision-making
Represent the City in legal, regulatory, and policy-related forums, working closely with the City Attorney’s Office and partner bureaus
Serve as one of the City’s primary ambassadors for equity, representing the Office of Equity and Human Rights in regional and national spaces
Build strong, trust-based relationships with culturally specific organizations, community partners, civil rights advocates, Indigenous communities, and accessibility communities
Ensure community voices—especially those from historically and currently marginalized groups—inform City programs, policies, and priorities
Engage with Council offices, civic leaders, and public stakeholders to advance shared equity goals and respond to community needs with transparency and accountability
Lead initiatives to embed equity principles in hiring, promotion, training, workplace culture, and leadership development across all bureaus
Oversee implementation of Workforce Equity initiatives and citywide employee engagement strategies
Support bureaus in addressing structural inequities, institutional barriers, and disparate outcomes affecting employees and community members
Champion trauma-informed, culturally responsive leadership practices that strengthen belonging and reduce harm
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience leading and implementing equity, inclusion, racial justice, anti-racism, or civil rights initiatives at a programmatic or systems level
Experience navigating complex organizational environments and driving equity-centered change, including facilitating transitions and supporting cultural or structural transformation
Experience supervising and developing staff, building healthy and effective teams, and supporting employee well-being in environments experiencing change or organizational instability
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating equity-related policies, accountability systems, and data-informed strategies that produce measurable organizational change
Experience communicating and advocating for equity-focused strategies with diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership, elected officials, labor partners, affinity groups, community organizations, and staff at all levels
Experience establishing and sustaining collaborative, trusting partnerships with culturally specific communities, labor organizations, internal bureaus, and external agencies to advance shared equity outcomes
A bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and professional experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the role. A degree may be substituted with an equivalent number of years of relevant professional experience
Preferred
Minimum of 4 years' experience in a management position
Experience leading equity, civil rights, organizational change, or cultural transformation efforts within large, complex organizations
Demonstrated success in executive leadership roles overseeing diverse teams and programs
Strong ability to navigate politically sensitive environments, build cross-sector partnerships, and maintain trust under pressure
Demonstrated experience working with culturally specific communities, Indigenous communities, disability communities, and historically marginalized groups
Familiarity with public administration, municipal government operations, policymaking, and budgeting
Skilled communicator with the ability to synthesize complex issues, influence decision-making, and represent the organization clearly and thoughtfully
Commitment to trauma-informed practices, accessibility, and inclusive leadership
If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment
Benefits
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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