Director of Talent Development, Culture and Inclusion

• Provide organization-wide leadership on DEI related issues and serve as internal consultant to HFHPR leaders and staff to operationalize equity inclusion and anti-racism principles throughout the organization.
• Lead leadership development and talent practices (Leadership development performance management systems etc.) by developing strategies and leading execution plans that advance leadership development and org-wide talent practices including associated end-to-end project management and KPI reporting
• Collaborate with the Vice President of People Culture and Inclusion to ensure talent programs systems and inclusive practices are utilized and prioritized throughout the organization.
• In partnership with People Culture and Inclusion team and internal department stakeholders develop and monitor strategies to support and improve recruitment retention and inclusion of racially-diverse team members.
• Gracefully and graciously navigate the dynamics of white privilege and work to counteract those dynamics through coaching facilitation and connection.
• Refresh the internal committee framework and create a governance process for committees; act as lead for the internal Equity Team in developing strategies to ensure alignment communication and relationship building throughout the organization.
• Refresh the affinity group model by leveraging best practices (e.g. 4Cs framework governance procedures etc.) and ensuring alignment with our DEI strategy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of talent and learning best practices as well as diversity-related issues legislation and best practices and proactively share relevant updates and actionable insights with PCI and the organization at large to support organizational learning and alignment.
• Participate in strategic planning and alignment for the organizations commitment to talent learning leadership development and Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Belonging.
• Serve as staff liaison to Board Equity Committee

• Provide project management and refresh of the organizations engagement survey deliver overall insights and establish expectations for implementation of survey feedback.
• Create and maintain systems to track report and measure progress on DEI metrics and initiatives on a recurring cadence.
• Develop insights and storytelling to ensure Habitat team members are informed about organizational and PCI department priorities.

• Alongside other team members develop and maintain strategic external partnerships with colleagues community members and leaders businesses neighborhood partners government agencies and other key decision makers to further HFHPRs mission and overall impact.
• In collaboration with other leaders identify and act on opportunities to expand HFHPRs work in advocacy and public policy to reduce racial inequity and disparate impact.
• Further develop and refine our approach to community outreach efforts and relationship building.

• Have 6 years of progressive experience; 3 of which is direct or leadership experience.
• Experience being a prominent advocate for Diversity Equity Inclusion and anti-racism through evaluating and evolving policies procedures practices and ideas to interrupt systemic racism and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Strong organizational-development and change-management experience with the ability to lead plan coordinate and implement change as well as talent practices (Leadership development succession planning employee engagement surveys performance management systems etc.)
• Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of change management talent practices and DEI management methodologies and philosophies and any related planning delivering and measurement of the effectiveness of said methodologies.
• Collaborates effectively by working authentically and openly with colleagues inside and outside the organization. Exhibits a spirit of true partnership that benefits all parties engaged in the project.
• Is a gifted facilitator connector of people and presenter of information. Creates safe and courageous spaces for dialogue.
• Build trust by demonstrating respect creating transparency keeping commitments and actively working to restore trust when necessary.
• Ability to solve problems using a balance of empathy and pragmatism.
• Any qualifying combination of experience education and/or certification that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• High proficiency in common computer skills including familiarity with various HRIS Microsoft Office suite SmartSheets and other software systems.
• Understanding of a broad range of DEI methodologies such as Critical Race Theory Humanism Universalism and Systems Theory.
• Understanding adult learning theory and experience developing workshops from needs assessments through execution and evaluation
• Association Talent Development ATD) PROSCI change management Inclusive Leadership certification(s)
• Strong project management skillset
• Experience leading and evolving employee resource group(s)
• Strong commitment to mission-driven and collaborative team-driven work with low-ego orientation.

• Your workday will be located in a human-paced team-oriented business-casual style office setting.
• Depending on the positions responsibilities you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance and access to essential work-related resources.

• While in the office you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
• An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary with some time spent moving files open filing cabinets bending and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
• Occasionally you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.

• 40-hour work week generally Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm; some occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary.
• Additionally this role is expected to participate in meetings trainings and organizational events that may occur outside of these hours including evenings or weekends as necessary to meet role responsibilities or organizational needs.

• 100% employer-paid premium for health insurance (medical vision alternative care prescriptions) for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
• 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 100% employer-paid premium for dental insurance for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
• Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
• 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apply here: will begin reviewing applications on or after February 23rd 2026 and hope to begin the screening and interview process that same week.

If offered the position and prior to starting work you will be asked to complete a background check that includes a criminal record history record and motor vehicle record. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your suitability for this position.

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified people for all our positions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race color religion gender marital status age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation veteran/reserve national guard status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will with or without cause.

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