Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

Job Classification:                    Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

Employment Status:                 Full-time

Annual Salary/Grade:               $115,000 +/- DOQ/Grade 10

FLSA:                                          Exempt

Union:                                        Non-Union

Employment Commission:       N/A

Deadline for Application:         First review of applications will occur on April 25, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief DEI Officer reports directly to and provides complex administrative support to the Village Manager who reports to the Village Board in a Council-Manager form of municipal government. The position plans, directs, manages and oversees all activities and operations of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, including DEI staff/or contractors and will work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders advancing Oak Park’s racial equity, community relations and other related goals through policy, programming, consulting, education, outreach and engagement. Significant productive collaboration with key operating departments will be critical to the success of the role and all DEI initiatives.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Interested candidates should email a comprehensive resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references to jobs@oak-park.us Candidates may contact Assistant Village Manager/Human Resources Director, Kira Tchang at ktchang@oak-park.us  with questions.  The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefit package that includes a retirement plan, deferred compensation program, social security, health & life insurance, vacation, sick leave & other benefits. For additional details of this position please click on the following link https://www.oak-park.us/Government/Village-Jobs/2025-03-20-DEI-Officer