Washington State Department of Health · 2 days ago
Executive Director, Community Relations & Equity (DOH8798)
Washington, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expThe Washington State Department of Health is committed to advancing health justice, and they are seeking an Executive Director of Community Relations and Equity to provide strategic leadership in this area. The role involves influencing policy and initiatives that strengthen accountability to communities and drive equitable health outcomes statewide.
Government Administration
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
We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle.
Company
Washington State Department of Health
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe.
Founded in 1989Tumwater, Washington, US
1001-5000 employees
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