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Description
The Opportunity:
We are OEA Choice Trust, the only organization solely dedicated to supporting the holistic well-being of Oregon public education employees and we have an opening for a full-time Director of Strategic Partnerships to join our small and dynamic team.
This leadership role promotes the holistic well-being of Oregon’s public education employees by supporting education communities in addressing the critical connection between equity and well-being. This role is responsible for leading and overseeing the development of new partnerships, collaborations and initiatives, as well as identifying subject experts with whom to consult to ensure the Trust’s initiatives align with best practices and respond to current or emerging needs. The Director of Strategic Partnerships will stay informed of evolving best practices and serve as a subject expert in holistic and human-centered workplace well-being, as well as in Oregon’s public education systems and policies related to employee well-being.
This work involves understanding and responding to the current needs and priorities of Oregon education employees who identify as Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQA+, disabled, classified employees, and others who have been historically excluded from guiding decisions or norms that impact their well-being. This role will seek to understand and honor the complexity of diverse experiences, resources and needs among education employees who may work in very large to very small organizations/communities and in remote, rural, metro area, or diverse geographic regions.
The Director of Strategic Partnerships will work closely with the Executive Director as a thought-partner in setting annual and long-range strategic plans for the organization and informing program improvement. They will represent the organization publicly at Trust-hosted events, partner conferences, speaking engagements, and by participating in committees or task forces related to the Trust’s work. This position supervises 1-2 employees and requires occasional travel, locally and statewide.
What we are looking for:
- Clear understanding of the intersection between equity and employee well-being, and how organizations can design their systems to promote the health, well-being and resilience of employees.
- Genuine interest and commitment to equitable well-being in service of Oregon public education employees.
- 7-10 years of experience in meaningfully building collaborative relationships and fostering strong partnerships across professional roles and functions.
- Multiple years of experience in leading or implementing initiatives to align organizational practices with values of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, justice and trauma-informed care.
- 7-10 years of professional management experience in public health, education, workplace well-being programs, or a related field.
- years of demonstrated experience in co-creating and implementing strategic priorities and goals.
- Typically, 3+ years of experience as a supervisor and strengths-based leader, or sufficient related experience.
- Experience in a leadership role addressing big picture and long-term strategy within complex systems.
- Experience as a subject expert with strong public speaking and facilitation skills.
For a full list of required and preferred position qualifications, please review our full job description here.
Who we are:
OEA Choice Trust partners with education communities to build cultures of well-being and health equity through community building, deep listening, strategic planning, and funding well-being programs shaped by the unique communities we serve. We acknowledge that well-being support is not the same for everyone, and that we must address systemic injustices to provide equitable access to support and resources, which is a crucial part of our work. To learn more, visit us at https://oeachoice.com/.
Compensation and Benefits:
The Director of Strategic Partnerships is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary range of $81,135-103,672 at 37.5 hours per week. This position is also eligible for our impressive and holistic benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their families. Additional coverage options include short-term and long-term disability, long-term care, and group life insurance. Our retirement package includes a 401(k) plan with 6% employer match after 1 year, as well as generous employer paid contributions to a 401(a) plan. Annual paid time off includes 30 vacation days, 12 sick days, and office closure over the year-end holidays. In addition, we offer monthly stipends to cover the cost of home internet and cell phone expenses and an internal well-being program for our team.
This position is performed on a hybrid schedule, both remote and on-site in our spacious office located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Tigard.
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How To Apply
To Apply:
Please read this information carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review the full description. If you believe your lived experience, professional expertise, and areas of strength are an excellent match for this position, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every described qualification.
Once you have reviewed the full job description please submit:
- a cover letter explaining in detail
- your interest in working for OEA Choice Trust
- how your skills and experience have prepared you to be effective in this position,
- how you have promoted equity and lessened disparities through your work.
- a resume that speaks to the listed qualifications or provides clear and specific information on how your lived experience and professional expertise apply.
All applications must include both a cover letter and a resume.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled.
Preferred application deadline: 5:00pm on Thursday, June 29th.
Interviews begin: The week of July 10th. Successive rounds will be held in mid to late July.
Projected Start date: Mid-August.
Our hiring process includes:
- an initial screening of application materials
- first interviews via Zoom
- the completion of a position specific assignment
- a second interview in-person with multiple members of our team.
- reference and background checks
The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunity. The Trust will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis under local, state, or federal law. No employee will be retaliated against for raising concerns under this policy.
For more information about this position, please contact us at hiring@oeachoice.com.