Vice President, Equity, Talent and Culture

About Community Partners

Community Partners is home to creative ideas powered by innovative leaders. Together, we work to create more equitable, just, and vibrant communities.

Community Partners helps leaders foster, launch, and grow creative solutions to community challenges. For 30 years, Community Partners has worked with thousands of individuals, groups, foundations, and other institutions to strengthen communities and advance positive social change through new nonprofit projects, coalitions, and philanthropic initiatives.

Today, Community Partners serves as a fiscal sponsor to over 175 organizations and many partnerships with philanthropic foundations and public sector funders. We work across many issues, including civil rights, community development, health, and human services. Our partners engage in direct services, advocacy, community organizing, policy, and movement building.

Learn more about Community Partners at https://communitypartners.org/. 

The Opportunity

Community Partners is embarking on an exciting journey and seeks an inaugural Vice President, Equity, Talent and Culture to spearhead the establishment of a purposeful and equitable workplace. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of our organization as we expand to serve more mission-driven communities.

The Vice President will play a pivotal role in driving the advancement of Community Partners' mission through innovative leadership and comprehensive support across all aspects of people functions. We are seeking a dynamic and inclusive leader with deep expertise in Human Resources to revitalize our Talent and Culture infrastructure, processes, policies, systems, and procedures, ensuring alignment with our commitment to equity and impact.

Responsibilities include overseeing all HR functions, such as recruitment, talent management, compensation, benefits administration, organizational development, compliance, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will bring an entrepreneurial spirit to develop, implement, and promote scalable people strategies and policies. Additionally, they will inspire and mentor staff, strategically prioritize culture-building initiatives, and implement review processes and metrics to enhance employee retention and professional development.

Join us in operationalizing equity within Community Partners' human resources functions and make a lasting impact on our organization's success. 

Candidate Profile

The Vice President, Equity, Talent and Culture will serve as a visionary leader and thought partner, driving efforts to fortify Community Partners’ organizational culture and values with purpose and excellence. With a keen focus on equity and inclusion, they will infuse their work with a genuine passion for CP’s mission, embodying the organization’s commitment to effecting positive change. Preferred qualifications include experience in the nonprofit sector and familiarity with intermediary work.

While recognizing that no single candidate will possess every desired skill, characteristic, and experience, the following outlines the ideal candidate profile:

Passion for the Mission

The Vice President of Equity, Talent and Culture will be an adaptable and empathetic leader, fueled by a profound dedication to people and the mission of Community Partners. With a strong desire to empower nonprofit leaders, the ideal candidate will have a track record as a change agent, driving progressive People and Culture initiatives within both the organization and its partner organizations. Building upon the existing foundation, this leader will prioritize the establishment of a new culture rooted in equity and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging.

Human Resources Expertise with an Equity and Inclusion Lens

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in human resources best practices and a proven track record of implementing robust processes to support a mission-driven organization during periods of growth and transformation. With a solutions-oriented mindset, they will bring fresh ideas to Community Partners and demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving abilities to efficiently manage day-to-day operations.

Furthermore, the Vice President, Equity, Talent and Culture will embody a strong equity and inclusion perspective, guiding the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and decision-making processes. With a deep focus on employee relations, this leader will navigate issues through an equity lens and collaborate closely with HR staff to promptly address reactive needs daily. They will also demonstrate unparalleled personal integrity, discretion, and tact, with clear experience in organizational development, compensation, and training and development. 

Visionary and Strategic Leadership

The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic leader and thinker, adept at translating both short- and long-term strategies into actionable goals and initiatives. They will spearhead the analysis of key areas of focus, garnering buy-in from employees, and implementing proven strategies to proactively address challenges with effective solutions. Collaborating closely with senior leadership, the Vice President, Equity, Talent and Culture will demonstrate an open, creative, and adaptable mindset, introducing innovative approaches to establishing compelling and effective talent development and management practices. 

Change Management and Organizational Effectiveness

The Vice President, Equity, Talent and Culture will be approachable, hands-on, and eager to collaborate with staff to reinforce the organization's culture and values. With a proven track record in leading, implementing, and communicating change management initiatives within complex organizations, they will possess a keen understanding of empowering people, influencing colleagues, and navigating cross-departmental collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring a strong leadership and management background, particularly in organizational change, focusing on culture-building, operational enhancements, and improving overall organizational effectiveness.

Excellent Communicator and Relationship Builder

The ideal leader will possess high emotional intelligence and exceptional communication skills, enabling them to listen attentively and engage effectively with diverse audiences. They will excel at fostering and nurturing strong relationships across the organization, unifying departments and functions. With a people-first approach, a sense of humor, and a deep passion for inspiring and mentoring others, the Vice President, Equity, Talent and Culture will encourage each staff member’s best efforts, serving as a model of collaborative leadership. 

Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary range for this role will be $200,000 - $220,000 and commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

This is a permanent, full-time, exempt position and is eligible for Community Partners’ comprehensive benefit package of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and 401k retirement options.

Contact

Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at [email protected]. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.

Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Community Partners is committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and equitable place to work. We encourage people with a wide range of backgrounds, experience, and perspective to apply.

About Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group

Koya Partners, a Diversified Search Group company, is the nation’s premier search firm dedicated to mission-driven leadership. Since its founding in 2004, Koya has had an exclusive focus on mission-driven clients and was founded on the belief that the right leader can transform an organization and have a deep and measurable impact on our world. Koya works with nonprofits & NGOs, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

Diversified Search Group is consistently recognized by Forbes on its top 10 list of “America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms” and is an industry leader in recruiting transformational leaders for a changing world. The firm is deliberately different in its approach, with best-in-class teams who have decades of experience in cultivating inclusive leaders, understanding the dimensions of diversity, and building equitable teams. 

Learn more about Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group via the firm's website.