Overview:
Multnomah County is seeking a Public Campaign Finance Program Manager to lead the development and implementation of a new public campaign financing program for Multnomah County elections. This includes convening and collaborating with a Public Campaign Financing Implementation Advisory Committee and providing briefing to the Board of County Commissioners. Responsible for developing recommendations for program implementation, future staffing, data management, new and updated rules and ordinances while ensuring the work and reports center equity and inclusion with the goal of creating a comprehensive timeline for program launch by December 1, 2025.
About us:
Multnomah County, the most populous county in Oregon, is home to over 800,000 residents and responsible for providing a wide array of services to our diverse communities in an equitable and inclusive way. At the County, we operate to foster safety, trust and belonging for our community throughout the work, services, and programs we provide. In order for our employees to best serve the people, we recognize that as an organization, we must cultivate a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion - fostering a workplace where all staff can flourish and grow professionally and personally.
The 2024-2028 Workforce Equity Strategic Plan was unanimously approved by the Board on March 14, 2024. This renewal of equity efforts builds on the infrastructure, practices and other improvements established in accordance with the first plan.
Who we are seeking:
You're a leader, self-starter, with keen attention to detail, a dedicated work ethic, and project management in your DNA. You’re an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, and have a desire to prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable in the community. Unflappable, you are able to keep yourself solutions oriented and collaborative in your focus - even when multiple demands get complex. You’re the person who can communicate challenges into opportunities and influence others to get on board. As a motivated and high energy change agent, you lead with humility, engender trust and value service to others.
The responsibilities of this role will functions in:
- Project Leadership:
- Project Recommendations and Implementation:
- Research and Analysis
- Community Engagement
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree - in lieu of a degree, will we consider equivalent years of related experience
- Three (3) to six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of administration in the public sector including methods used in project management, policy analysis, and strategic planning.
Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our benefits website: https://www.multco.us/employee-benefits
Hybrid Telework: This position is designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is Multnomah Building: 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214.