Executive Director of the Commission on Racial Equity in Public Health

Job Application

JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE MANAGEMENT

ROOM 5100, LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING

Hartford, CT 06106-1591

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Description

The Director will head up the Commission on Racial Equity in Public Health. This will include supervising budgeted staff, vendors and contractors within guidelines established by the Office of Legislative Management. The Director will work closely with the Commission members. The Director will also oversee the staff of the new Racial Equity Impact Statement program. Will be expected to be in person at least the first year of employment may request a hybrid schedule after one year of employment. Starting Salary is $139,385.  

Examples of Duties

1. Assists Commission in implementing the strategic plan and meeting the goals of the Commission.

2. Oversees the Racial Equity Impact Statement program.

3. Is responsible for assuring that timely reports are submitted to key legislative committees.

4. Under the guidelines of the Office of Legislative Management, hires, trains and evaluates employees and volunteers, engages vendors and contractors.

5. In conjunction with the Office of Legislative Management oversees the Commission budget and assures appropriate expenditures.

6. Is responsible for Community Engagement:

• Establish a culture of transformational community engagement to ensure work of the Commission is community-informed at minimum, and community-driven to the highest possible degree.
• Build relationships with members of diverse communities across Connecticut, with a focus on those most impacted by inequities in health.
• Develop and implement a community engagement plan to guide the Commission’s strategic plan development and updates.

7. Is responsible for Reporting and Public Relations.

• Support the Commission in drafting and delivering semiannual reports to the legislature and executive branch.
• Represent the Commission at relevant hearings, events, and to the media.
• Work with the Commission to disseminate reports and recommendations.
• Engage relevant policymakers in discussion about the strategic plan and its implementation. Keep strategic plan on track.
• Work with the Commission to track progress on strategic plan goals as well as changes in relevant legislative and administrative processes.

8.  Oversees the Legislative Analysts assigned to the Racial Ethnic Impact Statements (REIS) program and assures the program is meeting the needs of the CGA.

Typical Qualifications

1.  Master's Degree in Public Health or a closely related field and eight years of professional employment including in a supervisory role in public health or government affairs or related field.
2. Demonstrated professional commitment to racial justice in public health and knowledge of the ways in which racism and social determinants and other intersecting factors impact health. 
3. Demonstrated ability to lead large projects from start to finish.
4. 5-7 Years' experience in health policy with work in the field of racial equity.
5. Strong collaborator with experience working across sectors to reach a common goal.
6. Strategic and open-minded thinker.
7. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to manage relationships across demographic and professional groups. 
8. Familiarity with the Connecticut policy landscape and/or with Connecticut government. 
9. Ability to read and interpret complex legislation.
10. Ability to manage a budget.
11. Ability to hire, manage and review the work of employees, vendors, and contractors.
12. Strong analytical skills.
13. Excellent research capabilities.
14. Understanding of the CT Legislative Process a plus.

Supplemental Information

Starting Salary is $139,385.