Director of Talent Development, Culture and Inclusion

Department: People, Culture, and Inclusion (PCI)

Reports to: Vice President of People, Culture, and Inclusion (PCI)

Time Commitment: Full-time, Exempt

Level: J

Compensation: $80,705.00 –  yearly;
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, life insurance, paid family and medical leave, and more.

Final date to receive applications: Your application is due by February 22nd, 2026. We will not actively screen applications received after the deadline. Review of late applications is at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Note to Candidates: We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. Habitat is an organization committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization which means that we recognize that sometimes the best candidate may have a less traditional background. We acknowledge that requirements for educational and experience minimums create invisible barriers for historically oppressed populations in pursuit of employment.

Combined with our equity practices, we focus on candidates’ abilities to excel within the responsibilities of the position, based on their experience found inside and outside formal education and/or work history. We welcome applicants from all communities, and strongly encourage Black, indigenous, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply for this position.

You are deeply committed to inclusion, equity, and organizational excellence, and you bring strategic insight and practical skill to turn those values into actionable results. You partner with Habitat for Humanity Portland Region leaders as a trusted consultant, strategist, and advocate, helping embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles into how we develop, engage, and support our people. You equip leaders with the skills, behaviors, and mindsets required to lead equitably and effectively.

You work at the intersection of DEI, leadership development, employee engagement, and talent enablement, designing and deploying systems such as performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and employee growth to foster belonging, retention, and effectiveness. You translate enterprise strategy into practical, scalable, and measurable initiatives that strengthen culture and advance Habitat’s mission. You supervise and support our Learning Coordinator in executing this work.

Who we are

At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have partnered with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates from three offices, four brick-and-mortar stores, one warehouse, and construction sites in Portland, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.

Habitat Portland Region is committed to building a healthy organizational culture and advancing equitable and anti-racist practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living documents that guide our work. Visit our website and social media pages to learn more.

Internal Talent, DEI and Culture Programs (75%)

• Provide organization-wide leadership on DEI-related issues and serve as internal consultant to HFHPR leaders and staff to operationalize equity, inclusion, and anti-racism throughout the organization.
• Lead leadership development and talent practices by developing strategies and leading execution plans that advance leadership development and organization-wide talent practices, including end-to-end project management and KPI reporting.
• Collaborate with the VP of People, Culture, and Inclusion to ensure talent programs, systems, and inclusive practices are utilized and prioritized.
• In partnership with the PCI team and internal stakeholders, develop and monitor strategies to support recruitment, retention, and inclusion of racially-diverse team members.
• Navigate dynamics of white privilege and…