EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EQUITY & RACE (EQUITABLE INITIATIVES)

About the role

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates the equity platform portfolio across all Metro Departments
• Incorporates definitions of equity consistent with the Platform's focus on access to opportunity
• Engages underserved communities that are potentially impacted by Metro policies, programs, projects, or services
• Designs and implements specific actions in partnership with other agencies or agents to improve access to opportunity via transportation
• Provides equity based education for staff, stakeholders, and the Board of Directors through research, trainings, and peer industry collaborations
• Led intra-agency coordination in support of, and between key equity initiatives; equity platform elements of the Policy Advisory Council
• Identifies the medium- and long-range strategic plan actions necessary to build the national movement for racial equity in the agency as well as across the transportation sectors
• Develops, convenes, and supports a new Equity Advisory Commission, consisting of a core group of equity thought leaders throughout the LA County area, representing academia, foundations, and community representatives
• Facilitates and guides cross-disciplinary forums to address specific issues that Metro is facing
• Serves as the key point person and liaison with stakeholders and the general public regarding equity issues
• Maintains and develops relationships with advocates, foundations, and governmental representatives to further effective implementation of the equity platform
• Initiates, builds, and manages cohesive partnerships and professional relationships with stakeholders at all levels internal and external to Metro
• Coordinates with the Department of Civil Rights on issues of mutual interest between equity based policy and regulation
• Reports to the Board on the implementation of the equity platform, and as required throughout the program

Qualifications

• A typical combination includes: Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, Social Work, Public Administration, Human Resource Management or a related field
• Eight years of senior management-level experience working in the area of racial justice and anti-poverty work focusing on the advancement of organizational cultures into one of inclusivity, equity, and diversity
• Experience designing effective and innovative strategies to advance equity in transportation services
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders to gather information and engage in programs and initiatives to benefit underserved communities
• Experience coordinating with community partners, thought leaders, and partner agencies to design and implement equity initiatives
• Experience designing training programs to socialize initiatives to stakeholders and individuals at various levels
• Experience communicating innovative ideas and gaining buy-in from executives, leadership, public officials, and stakeholders