Equity & Inclusion Manager

About The Role

The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Equity & Inclusion Manager in the City Manager's Office. This is a salaried, exempt (overtime in-eligible) non-represented position. The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. Please review the entire job posting, including the application requirements at the end.

Manager III

• Build staff knowledge and skills so equity principles are consistently applied to City programs, policies, and decisions.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, safety, and belonging.
• Support department equity liaisons and partnerships to embed equity expertise across the organization.
• Lead the development and implementation of citywide diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) goals and initiatives.
• Advise City leadership, City Council, and staff by providing equity tools, best practices, and analysis for decision-making.
• Provide leadership and supervise DEIA program staff, including the City’s accessibility program to ensure compliance with ADA and related laws.
• Collaborate with departments and the engagement team to apply DEIA practices to projects and community engagement efforts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, policy advisor, and strategic leader for Citywide equity efforts.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and trusted leader with strong experience applying equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles in a public-sector or complex organizational environment and leading teams. They are skilled at advising leaders, partnering across departments, and translating equity concepts into practical tools, guidance, and policies that improve how services are delivered. This person brings a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to complex issues, experience supervising staff and programs and ensuring compliance with accessibility and civil rights requirements and is committed to creating inclusive outcomes for the community and organization.

Highly qualified candidates with working knowledge from their professional and lived experience in:

• Leading and implementing equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives in a public-sector or complex organizational environment;
• Managing and delivering projects and programs through collaboration and using strong project management and organizational skills;
• Applying knowledge of civil rights, accessibility, and anti-discrimination laws to policy and program work;
• Communicating effectively and educating about equity concepts and how to put them into practice with diverse audiences;
• Collaborating across departments, using diplomacy, facilitation, and problem-solving skills;
• Providing leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day supervision to their team;
• Analyzing policies, budgets, and data while managing multiple priorities with attention to detail; and
• Working independently and as part of a team, using common office and collaboration tools to stay organized and effective.

Education:

Associate's degree in public administration, social work, ethnic studies, social or cultural anthropology, social science, communications, organizational development, or a related field; AND

• At least 6 years' experience in equity and inclusion focused projects and programs; AND
• At least 4 years' supervisory experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in public administration, social work, ethnic studies, social or cultural anthropology, social science, communications, organizational development, or a related field;
• Bilingual language skills in Spanish and English, including reading, writing, and speaking (includes a pay incentive of $2/hour; proficiency testing required)

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