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Deputy Commissioner/Chief Equity Officer, Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness

Long Island City, NY, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-29 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead a division of 500+ employees and $155M budget to drive systemic change, dismantle institutional racism, and advance health equity across NYC's Department of Health.

Role type

Senior executive (Deputy Commissioner/Chief Equity Officer)

Builds

Anti-racist organizational culture, equitable public health policies, and place-based community programs

Domain

Public health / Social determinants of health / Racial justice

Required skills

Strategic vision, organizational change management, policy advocacy, community organizing, stakeholder partnership building, public health program design, racial equity analysis, high-level government relations, team leadership, results-driven execution

Preferred skills

Experience in governmental or nonprofit sectors, track record in progressive responsibility within racial justice and health, ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Shape and execute a bold strategy to transform the department into an anti-racist organization; oversee the 'Race to Justice' initiative to address systemic racism; strengthen partnerships with community and city agencies; develop innovative public health policies; lead a team of Assistant Commissioners; represent the center at high-level meetings with City Hall and elected officials

Seniority

Senior, executive leadership

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