Equity Initiatives Manager
Portland, Oregon - Added Jun 17th, 2024
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Equity Initiatives Manager
Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with the Oregon Community Foundation in its retained search for an Equity Initiatives Manager.
OVERVIEW OF EQUITY INITIATIVES MANAGER ROLE
The Equity Initiatives Manager will serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, assisting in the development and implementation of strategies that are grounded in the Foundation’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion across all Oregon communities. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive organizational plan with actionable steps and metrics that emphasize intentional community engagement, grant making, and fostering a sense of belonging across the Foundation.
The Equity Initiatives Manager will make recommendations to support foundation leaders and colleagues in advancing OCF’s statewide EDI work. The manager will also participate in learning communities, share knowledge, and create progress reports and presentations for the CEO, Executive Team, OCF’s Board EDI Committee, and the full board.
Job Location: Portland, OR. (HYBRID, 3-days onsite, 2-days remote)
Compensation:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy and Leadership: 50%
ABOUT OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) was founded in 1973 with a big mission: to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. In partnership with donors and volunteers, OCF works to strengthen communities in every county in Oregon through research, grantmaking, and scholarships. In 2023, OCF distributed more than $200 million in grants and scholarships. Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations can work with OCF to create charitable funds to support causes important to them.
OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer with five offices throughout Oregon in Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland, and Salem. Come join our team. To learn more, please visit: oregoncf.org.
OCF’S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SAFETY
In addition to the specific job requirements for each position, all staffers are expected to embody certain cultural values to support OCF’s mission: communicate effectively, value one another, demonstrate accountability, embrace possibilities, address conflict, and take action. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
All employees are asked to support a safe work environment by performing work duties safely and according to procedures. This includes reporting all injuries, illnesses, or accidents sustained while working to your immediate supervisor as soon as possible after the occurrence or within 24 hours of the injury, illness, or accident, and reporting any accident involving OCF vehicles, equipment, or other property, regardless of the nature of the accident, to your immediate supervisor as soon as possible after the accident.
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who recognize the importance of representation and actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about whom they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
KG/12523
Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with the Oregon Community Foundation in its retained search for an Equity Initiatives Manager.
OVERVIEW OF EQUITY INITIATIVES MANAGER ROLE
The Equity Initiatives Manager will serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, assisting in the development and implementation of strategies that are grounded in the Foundation’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion across all Oregon communities. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive organizational plan with actionable steps and metrics that emphasize intentional community engagement, grant making, and fostering a sense of belonging across the Foundation.
The Equity Initiatives Manager will make recommendations to support foundation leaders and colleagues in advancing OCF’s statewide EDI work. The manager will also participate in learning communities, share knowledge, and create progress reports and presentations for the CEO, Executive Team, OCF’s Board EDI Committee, and the full board.
Job Location: Portland, OR. (HYBRID, 3-days onsite, 2-days remote)
Compensation:
- SALARY: $85,000-$105,000
- Work week hours estimated to be 37.5hrs. / week.
- Excellent benefit package includes generous paid time off, choice of medical and dental coverage, vision, outstanding 401k retirement plan, commuter and healthcare pre-tax savings accounts, employer-paid disability, and life. Employees have access to an Employee Assistance Plan, paid volunteer leave, professional development opportunities, and much more!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategy and Leadership: 50%
- Support the CCEEO with the development and implementation of an EDI plan that reflects OCF’s strategy to promote EDI in all aspects of our work.
- Lead creative EDI strategies that span all Oregon communities. Tasks include researching best practices, developing data visualizations, strategic planning, and program development efforts.
- Recommend third-party service providers specializing in EDI training and consulting across all areas of work within the organization and across the state.
- Analyze, develop, and recommend goals and metrics to enhance the evaluation of organization-wide strategic planning and statewide EDI efforts.
- Stay current with diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
- Spearhead the development of key definitions, data collection, and reporting strategies that reflect multiple ways to evaluate the foundation’s statewide EDI efforts in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Initiate strategies that support organizational leaders in developing and implementing Equity Plan goals.
- Collaborate and engage with program staff across the state to maintain practices and standards for OCF bridging and belonging strategies that address regional needs.
- Serve as a resource for OCF staff, leaders, volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders to implement standards for OCF bridging and belonging work.
- Present information and facilitate discussions that help create learning within the organization and with community partners.
- In collaboration with OCF leaders, develop intentional alignment of EDI activities between OCF staff and Board activities and OCF’s statewide initiatives. Exhibit a strong commitment to a climate of Bridging and Belonging through interaction with individuals and agencies inside and outside the Foundation, including the Board of Directors.
- Provide project management oversight and support for key EDI projects and the overall OCF Statewide Equity Plan.
- Coordinate community engagement efforts to support the work.
- Collaborate with teams to develop routine communications that convey organizational efforts and celebrate milestones within the foundation and across the state.
- Collaborate with teams to develop internal and external facing communications regarding OCF’s statewide EDI efforts.
- Develop reports and materials for OCF leadership and the Board EDI Committee to support a shared understanding of the foundation’s statewide EDI work.
- 6 years’ relevant work experience that includes research and evaluation; data visualization and reporting; design and implementation of community engagement strategies; program and organizational development as well as change management strategies.
- Preferred candidates bring expertise in developing equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives and experience utilizing techniques that allow them to exercise leadership in a diverse and collaborative environment.
- Advanced experience establishing and maintaining culturally effective working relationships with individuals from various groups and backgrounds, including employees, team members, and community members.
- Experience working in a nonprofit or grantmaking organization preferred, but not required.
- Bachelor's degree with major coursework in public administration, cross-cultural communication, sociology, psychology/behavior science, multicultural studies, research and evaluation, diversity management, or a related field.
- Equivalent experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
- Experience in cross-cultural leadership and project management.
- Experience in issues surrounding access, equity, diversity, inclusion, implicit bias, and institutional racism.
- Lived experience and significant relationships that lead to success in this role.
- Cultural agility skills needed to work with diverse groups of people.
- Strong analytical skills – including the knowledge and ability to think critically, solve problems, conduct research, analyze data, implement plans and policies effectively.
- Able to synthesize and share complex data to a wide range of audiences.
- Strong communication and meeting facilitation skills – able to make public presentations and facilitate meetings.
- Superior writing skills: able to prepare written materials that convey information clearly.
- Strong knowledge of MS Windows, Outlook, Excel, Word, and Internet. Previous experience working with integrated databases.
- Requires valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for regular use to effectively perform job duties.
ABOUT OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) was founded in 1973 with a big mission: to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. In partnership with donors and volunteers, OCF works to strengthen communities in every county in Oregon through research, grantmaking, and scholarships. In 2023, OCF distributed more than $200 million in grants and scholarships. Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations can work with OCF to create charitable funds to support causes important to them.
OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer with five offices throughout Oregon in Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland, and Salem. Come join our team. To learn more, please visit: oregoncf.org.
OCF’S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SAFETY
In addition to the specific job requirements for each position, all staffers are expected to embody certain cultural values to support OCF’s mission: communicate effectively, value one another, demonstrate accountability, embrace possibilities, address conflict, and take action. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.
All employees are asked to support a safe work environment by performing work duties safely and according to procedures. This includes reporting all injuries, illnesses, or accidents sustained while working to your immediate supervisor as soon as possible after the occurrence or within 24 hours of the injury, illness, or accident, and reporting any accident involving OCF vehicles, equipment, or other property, regardless of the nature of the accident, to your immediate supervisor as soon as possible after the accident.
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who recognize the importance of representation and actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about whom they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
KG/12523
Job ID: 12523