In this issue:

  • Featured Jobs
  • NW Equity Summit: Get Your Ticket Today
  • News and Updates
  • Member Spotlight: Oregon State University
  • Upcoming Events
  • Community Events
 

Discover jobs and internship opportunities across Oregon and southwest Washington! Our career center connects job seekers with organizations dedicated to fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces. Here are some of the jobs that are currently available:

 

Communications Assistant – Portland Metro Chamber

Instructor/Educational Program Coordinator/Recruiter – Oregon State University

Voucher Specialist – Vancouver Housing Authority

Sworn Community Justice Manager – Multnomah County

Director of Exhibits Production – OMSI

Tenure-Track English Professor – Clark College

Communications Specialist – City of Salem

 

As a member benefit, our partners receive free job postings. If you have any questions about the job board or need help getting set up, please contact ndouglass@partnersindiversity.org.

 

Navigate Today’s Challenges with Actionable DEI-B Strategies

 

With less than two months to go, the NW Equity Summit is your opportunity to gain the insights and tools needed to build a more inclusive workplace in the face of today’s legal, political, and cultural challenges. Our commitment to helping organizations foster belonging has never been stronger, and this year’s summit will equip you with the strategies to lead with confidence.

Join an impressive lineup of industry leaders and experts as they share practical approaches to navigating evolving workplace dynamics.

Why you need to attend:

  • Learn how to manage internal and external resistance and pushback for implementing DEI-B programs and strategies  
  • Know how the changing legal landscape could impact your organization and your work
  • Gain practical tools and insights to plan for affective long-term DEI-B strategy 

Tickets are limited—secure your spot now!

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge, tools, and connections that will set your organization up for success.

 
March 11 - Latino PRG and Literary Arts: Everybody Reads with Javier Zamora
 

Our Latino PRG had the amazing opportunity to see Literary Art's Everybody Reads the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Javier Zamora read from his book SOLITO. The event was amazing and insightful. Thank you to Literary Arts for their support and for sponsoring tickets for a group of Latino professionals!

March 12 - Lunch and Learn 
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring Lunch and Learn session in Vancouver, Washington. We heard amazing conversation about the importance of partnerships and responsibility of accountability to create more inclusive spaces. Thank you to iQ Credit Union and Clark College for their support!
March 19 - Latino PRG: Women's History Month Panel
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Resilient Voices: Empowering Professional Women of Color. It was an insightful and engaging panel. Thank you to Oregon State Alumni Association and Cambia Health Solutions for sponsoring this inspiring event. 

Woman Leaders of Color Happy Hour

 
This quarterly gathering of women leaders of color was generously sponsored by Dr. Jennifer Luebke of Relay Resources and provided a much-needed community and support for the attendees. 

People Are the Point

 

Thank you to NW Equity Summit sponsors, OnPoint Community Credit Union for committing $20,000 to making NW Equity Summit a success. We are grateful for all you do for the community. 

 

Our monthly Member Spotlight highlights a member working diligently to foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces in our region. This month, we are highlighting Oregon State University's committment to inclusive excellence. 

 

For over 150 years, OSU has been a cornerstone of higher education in Oregon. Learn more about how this public research university's commitment to excellence has lead to a promise of inclusion.

 

Are you or someone you know new to Oregon or SW Washington in the last 18 months? Consider becoming an Honoree and be introduced to our vibrant communities!

 

🚨 Attention job seekers! 🚨 The Urban League of Portland is hosting their 40th Annual Career Connections Job Fair! 

Meet diverse employers, explore new career opportunities, and receive support in resume development. Get interviews on the spot! Visit our website at ulpdx.org to register for the event!

PDX Job Fair

 

Port of Portland is hosting a "PDX People" job fair that represents employment opportunities at PDX. Ranging from airlines, to concessions, and the Port. All areas of jobs are represented from entry-level to more senior roles.

Partners in Diversity provides an online space for nonprofits, public agencies and community-based organizations to share events and engagement opportunities that are relevant to communities of color. To view other community events or to post one, visit our Community Engagement page

 

A special thank you to our new partners for their continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion:

 

 

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