NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Executive Director, Community Relations & Equity (DOH8798)
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$163K/yr - $163K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is the employer for the State of Washington's Department of Health, which is committed to advancing health justice. The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership for community relations and equity, influencing policy and organizational initiatives to improve health outcomes statewide.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for community relations and equity across the Department of Health
Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, shaping agencywide approaches to trust-building, equity, and community influence
Serve as a senior advisor and connector on systemwide initiatives impacting underserved communities
Represent the agency at the executive level, including participation on the Health Disparities Council
Coordinate with the State Office of Equity and seek cross-agency collaboration to strengthen collective impact
Lead and sustain strategic partnerships with community leaders and community-based organizations to ensure meaningful community influence in agency work
Identify, develop, and strengthen pathways for community participation in policy, planning, and implementation
Provide guidance and consultation to agency leaders and staff on strategic partnership and relationship issues
Identify areas where community voices are absent or could be strengthened and guide efforts to address those gaps
Guide agencywide health equity strategy, including policies, initiatives, and practices that address health disparities and avoid unintended inequities
Lead efforts to embed health justice and equity principles across policy, legislative, and government relations activities
Guide and implement health equity impact reviews to assess the equity implications of legislation, policies, and initiatives
Advise and lead efforts related to Community Compensation and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards
Assist in the development of internal and external communication strategies related to health equity
Facilitate and lead courageous, healthy conversations on race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality that promote learning, trust, and progress
Create and support communities of practice that strengthen agencywide understanding and application of health equity principles
Provide guidance, tools, and training to staff and partners on applying equity frameworks in public health decision-making
Identify areas of growth and learning for self and others to strengthen shared equity understanding across the agency
Supervise and lead a team of over 20 Community Relations and Equity staff
Set strategic goals, support program evaluation, and establish clear outcomes to bring structure and transparency to the work
Support staff development and ensure the resources needed for effective engagement and communication are in place
Qualification
Required
Experience must demonstrate senior-level management and leadership directing complex health equity–focused programs or initiatives, with advanced competencies in organizational leadership, strategic planning, people management, cross-sector collaboration, and accountability for outcomes
Path 1: A Master's degree (or higher) in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field; and a minimum of eight years of experience as described above
Path 2: A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field and a minimum of ten years of experience as described above
Path 3: An equivalent combination of education or professional experience, totaling ten or more years of experience as described above
Strong leadership and management skills
Ability to set priorities, manage time effectively, and lead work across competing demands
Creative problem-solving skills when navigating complex or unfamiliar challenges
Community partnership experience at the local, state or federal level
Strong collaboration and facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with agency staff and external partners
Ability to understand, navigate, and resolve complex partnership and relationship issues
Ability to research, analyze, and develop effective engagement strategies for diverse audiences
Ability to analyze facts and law to inform sound, defensible decisions
Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively on complex public health issues
Demonstrated skill in oral, written, and interpersonal communication across varied audiences
Strong skills in addressing health disparities and health justice
Demonstrated ability to advance and improve health equity in programs, policies, or systems
Benefits
Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
Medical flexible spending account
Basic life and long-term disability insurance
Dependent care assistance
Washington State Employee Assistance Program
Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave
21 days paid military leave per year
Five (5) days of paid bereavement 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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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