Nature in Neighborhoods Community Grant Program Manager

Position summary

Are you committed to creating opportunities for Black, indigenous and people of color communities to connect with nature? Metro seeks a compassionate, collaborative, creative thinker who centers community voices and needs in grantmaking. This position will center racial equity analysis in decision-making, support and collaborate with community organizations to build equitable programs and projects, and guides committee members to make funding recommendations with a racial equity focus. If you have this knowledge, these skills and abilities, and passion for this work, Metro is excited to learn more about you.

This position plays a key role in advancing our mission: protecting clean water, restoring fish and wildlife habitat, and creating opportunities for people to enjoy nature close to home. It works closely with external and internal stakeholders to shape how we implement the Parks and Nature Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan and the Parks and Nature Local Option Levy so that we as a government agency can accomplish greater equity outcomes and lead efforts in dismantling systems of oppression.

Timeline: Deadline to apply is Monday, Dec. 14 at 5 pm

Learn more: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/how-metro-works/jobs