Strategy and Communications Manager

Strategy And Communications Manager

Multnomah County voters chose to invest in high-quality, culturally affirming, joyous early learning opportunities for all 3 and 4 year-old children. This investment will transform educational experiences for young children and their families and we want you to help make it a success!
As the Strategy and Communications Manager of the Preschool & Early Learning Division in the Department of County Human Services (DCHS), you will develop and lead the long-term strategy, projections, communications, and evaluation efforts for a highly visible preschool initiative. You will lead the evaluation and communications teams and work closely with County, Department, and Division Leadership to strengthen the long-term assumptions and plan for the successful implementation of Preschool for All. This position will ensure that racial equity is centered in strategic planning, setting program priorities, developing quality improvement recommendations, and program implementation.
Primary responsibilities include:
Develop and implement program and strategic planning, including anticipating barriers to universal preschool access and how to address identified challenges
Ensure that racial equity is centered in strategic planning, setting program priorities, developing quality improvement recommendations, and allocating resources.
Ensure that implementation efforts are in compliance with the Preschool for All ballot measure and alignment with the Preschool for All Plan
Track and refine long-term cost modeling & budget strategy assumptions to maintain the successful implementation of Preschool for All
Lead the Evaluation and Communications teams
Represent the Preschool & Early Learning Division at the leadership level and provide expert guidance
Key Knowledge & Experience:
Advanced knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding equity, inclusion, implicit bias, institutional racism, and other forms of systemic oppression.
Knowledge and understanding of cultures, customs and social experiences of historically excluded communities experiencing barriers to opportunity, especially for Black and Indigenous child care providers and families, and Families and Providers of Color.
Experience leading or directing communication initiatives or teams
Experience in leading complex projects, programs, and/or initiatives
Experience and advanced knowledge in leading and implementing strategic planning, including program assumptions and modeling
Experience with complex budget planning
Strong understanding of risk assessment and change management procedures
Experience using a participatory management style to promote teamwork and a "learning" work environment for employees
Experience in supervising and leading diverse teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working with diverse communities.
Ability to easily adapt to changing priorities and to demonstrate close attention to details.
The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future regular, limited duration, full or part-time, temporary, or on-call positions.