EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RACIAL EQUITY (UC)

County of Los Angeles, CA

• $203K — $316K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
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Qualifications

  • Executive leadership experience in racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Proven track record of organizational transformation and systems change.
  • Experience working with diverse stakeholders including community organizations and local governmental entities.
  • Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on data-informed decision-making.
  • Ability to create and implement policies that promote equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the County's enterprise racial equity strategy and anti-racism initiatives.
  • Provide strategic direction for transforming policies and structures to eliminate systemic racism.
  • Collaborate with County departments and external partners to advance equity goals.
  • Oversee a multidisciplinary team focused on community-centered outcomes.
  • Ensure alignment of equity initiatives with the priorities of the Board of Supervisors.

Benefits

  • Full-time position within a reputable governmental organization.
  • Opportunity to impact policy and community outcomes on a large scale.
  • Engagement with diverse communities and organizations across Los Angeles County.
Full Job Description
Salary : $203,731.00 - $316,843.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: UC-072306
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT
Opening Date: 07/23/2026

Position/Program Information

The County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office is recruiting for an Executive Director, Racial Equity (UC). The Executive Director, Racial Equity will lead the Los Angeles County's enterprise racial equity strategy by providing executive leadership for the County's Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) initiative and serving as the County's principal advisor on organizational transformation, equity strategy, implementation, and systems change. Reporting within the Chief Executive Office, the Executive Director will provide vision, strategic direction, and operational leadership for countywide efforts to identify, address, and eliminate structural and systemic racism and advance equity and inclusion in the areas where the County has control or influence, including service delivery, policy development, budgeting, contracting and employment.

The Executive Director will work across County departments and with community-based organizations, residents, philanthropy, academic partners, local jurisdictions, and other stakeholders to advance an anti-racist policy agenda, promote equity and inclusion, build institutional capacity, strengthen accountability, and improve outcomes for all Los Angeles County residents. The position will lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure that ARDI's work remains data-informed, community-centered, and aligned with the priorities of the Board of Supervisors.

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