Equity & Inclusion Manager

Equity & Inclusion Manager

Salary

$122,378.46 - $156,189.49 Annually

Location

Bend, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

20260054

Department

City Managers Office - Policy

Division

0A60

Opening Date

04/17/2026

Closing Date

5/8/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

About the Role

The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Equity & Inclusion Manager in the City Managers 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.

The Equity & Inclusion Manager leads city-wide efforts related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, helping the City make thoughtful, informed decisions and apply equity principles in the City's approach to policy, programs, and service delivery.

Working closely with City leadership and departments, the Equity & Inclusion Manager provides guidance, tools, and expertise to embed equity into everyday work such as policy development, decision-making, and service delivery. They support departmental equity liaisons, facilitate collaborative conversations, and help build staff capacity to apply equity principles in practical, meaningful ways.

This role also leads the City's equity and accessibility programs, manages staff, and ensures compliance with accessibility and civil rights requirements. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor, collaborative leader, subject matter expert, and problem-solver who is passionate about public service and advancing inclusive, equitable outcomes for the community and organization.

Classification Framework: Manager III

What Youll Do

The following duties are a sample of major duties performed in this role and not intended to be an exhaustive list.

• 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.

Ideal Candidate

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 bring 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.

Candidates who meet the listed minimum qualifications, including an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for an interview. Please ensure your application includes information about your education, relevant paid and unpaid work experience, and applicable licenses and certifications. Avoid referencing your resume in the job duties section of the application.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associates degree in public administration, social work, ethnic studies, social or cultural anthropology, social science, communications, organizational development, or a related field; AND

• Experience:

• 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.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Current and valid Drivers license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Desired (but not required) Attributes:

• 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)

What to Know Before Applying

Application Deadline: Applications received by Friday, May 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time will be included in an initial review and consideration for interview; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Application Requirements: To be considered for an interview, applicants must complete an online application including the following attachments (failure to include required attachments may result in disqualification):

• Cover Letter describing how your professional and lived experience has prepared you for this role
• Resume

Veterans' Preference: Applicants seeking Veterans' Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran must attach appropriate documentation to their application. For more information click here.

Equity Statement: The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, and that gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees can thrive without these barriers. A more extended version of the City of Bend's Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request.

Benefits: The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for Employees and Dependents for health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program. Details are available on the benefits tab of the job posting.

Starting Compensation: Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering the candidate's education, applicable work experience, and internal equity. Please include all relevant information on your application.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we dont just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Employee Benefit Overview

August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026

Regular Full Time Benefits:

Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire.

(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Medical, Vision and Prescription Coverage

Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans

Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total monthly premium. Benefit-eligible part-time employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly-scheduled hours, either at 50% (employees working 20-29 hours per week) or 75% (employees working 30-39 hours per week) of the full monthly premium.

Employee monthly premium:EmployeeEmployee & DependentsFull-time Employees$71.48$178.70Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$178.72$446.77Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$357.43$893.54

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Third Party Administrator -- PacificSource Administrators (PSA)

This is an employer-funded account designed to reimburse employees for IRS-qualified medical expenses. Reimbursements are tax-free, and any unused HRA Comp-A fund amounts at the end of the plan year are transferred to the employee's VEBA account following first full year of employment (see below for VEBA account information). Coinsurance (Med-G) funding remaining at plan year end is forfeited and does not roll to the VEBA.

Employee monthly premium portion:

Employee

Employee & Dependents

Full-time EmployeesHRA (Comp - A)

Coinsurance (Med - G)$2,000

$1,250$4,000

$1,250Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A)

Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,500

$937.50$3,000

$1,335.75Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A)

Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,000

$625$2,000

$890.50

Employees also have the option to self-fund a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for unreimbursed medical expenses to offset potential out-of-pocket liability under the medical/dental plans and potentially shelter their HRA Comp-A account to allow for larger rollover to their VEBA account at plan year end.

First Stop Health - Telemedicine: The City of Bend provides First Stop Health (FSH) telemedicine benefits for FREE to all medical-enrolled employees and up to seven (7) of their immediate family members.

Dental Plan

Underwritten by MODA

$2,000 calendar year benefit maximum per covered individual includes $1,000 one-time orthodontia benefit.

Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total composite monthly premium.

Part-time benefit-eligible employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly scheduled work hours (50% for employees working 20-29 hours per week; 75% for those working 30-39 hours per week).

Employee composite monthly premium:

Employee with/without Dependents

Full-time Employees$15.40

Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$38.53

Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$77.05

VEBA Plan

Administered by HRA VEBA

Individual employee account that receives tax-free rollover amounts from the City-funded HRA Comp-A account remaining at the end of each plan year. The account belongs to the employee and may be invested in mutual funds similar to deferred compensation. The account can grow, tax free, and be used for future medical expenses and can be used either while still employed or after separation/retirement.

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)

Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)

Participation in the City of Bends Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.

Life, Personal Accident (AD&D) & Long-Term Disability Plans

Underwritten by New York Life

Group Basic Term Life Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a coverage amount of one times the employees annual salary, to a maximum benefit of $150,000, with a minimum benefit of $50,000. Coverage includes person accident coverage for loss of life and/or limb, per scheduled benefit package amounts.

Group Long-term Disability Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a a benefit of up to 66.67% of employee's covered earnings to a maximum of $9,000 per month.

Voluntary Life and AD&D: Active, full time employees of the City of Bend regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for additional voluntary coverage for the employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependent children.

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website http://www.oregon.gov/pers

Employee Assistance Program

Underwritten by Canopy

This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.

The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance (various plans are offered)
• MASA ground and air ambulance membership
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions & Mission Square Retirement

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Temporary Medical Only Benefits:

Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire. (If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Medical, Vision, Prescription coverage

Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans

Full-time, temporary employee(s) currently pay 10% of the total employee(s) monthly premium. Full-time, temporary employees are eligible for employee-only medical coverage. However, there is family coverage available should the employee choose to enroll and assume financial responsibility for the difference of premium.

Employee composite monthly premium:

EmployeeEmployee & DependentsFull-time Employees$71.48$1,143.69Deductible$2,000$4,000

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)

Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)

Participation in the City of Bends Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website http://www.oregon.gov/pers

Employee Assistance Program

Underwritten by Canopy

This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.

The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

• MASA ground and air ambulance membership
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions and Mission Square Retirement

If you have Federal student loan debt, (private student loans not included), or are considering going back to school, you may benefit from the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

• If you make 120 qualifying payments on your Federal student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your Federal student loan debt may be forgiven.

Always check the loan servicer and type of loan you have to ensure you qualify.

Employer City of Bend

Address 710 NW Wall Street

Bend, Oregon, 97701

Phone 541-388-5525

Website http://www.bendoregon.gov