Chief Innovation Officer Jobs

Who We Are

The Contingent is a 501 (c) (3) venture non-profit focused on sparking and holding initiatives to empower leaders and mobilize community for the common good. Since our inception we have centered the perspectives, skills and needs of people of color and low-income Oregonians to challenge the status quo and transform our communities: from the four corners of the block to the four corners of Oregon. We ask hard questions. We take risks. And we link arms with our neighbors, including business partners, faith communities*, and government agencies.

Opportunity Summary:

Do you enjoy taking on a risk and excel at innovation? Are you passionate about technology, and do you have a vision for the role technology can play in solving social issues? Do you excel in strategic leadership, creative thinking and problem solving? Can you cast a vision, then create and execute a methodology that brings the vision to fruition? Do you have a growth mindset and the ability to work collaboratively with community members, government partners and stakeholders?

The Chief Innovation Officer:

Is a strategic innovation veteran with a career spanning nonprofit, corporate and/or consulting environments. Experienced in all facets of strategy, solution design, product development and business growth through innovation, they are a seasoned leader who has cultivated teams across multiple industry disciplines and/or managed teams in large international companies. This executive is responsible for defining and fostering a culture of innovation across The Contingent, including attracting and cultivating entrepreneurial and innovation talent.

Expected Outcomes of Role

1. Drive new growth opportunities

2. Build and grow innovation capabilities

3. Champion innovation

4. Community Collider oversight

Personal Qualifications:

• Continual growth mindset to develop and improve existing processes and innovate new program efficiencies.
• Commitment to the mission of The Contingent, including Every Child, Emerging Leaders, and Survival Is Not Enough (SINE)
• Relates well and works effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent the range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Possess cultural and emotional intelligence and the ability to work with a diverse group of leaders.
• Demonstrates a passion for operational, technical, and customer experience excellence.
• Self-motivated, flexible, receptive to constructive feedback and team oriented.

Education and Experience:

• Experience in successfully working with a diverse group of constituents utilizing multi-cultural intelligence, intentional listening, appreciation, and respect.
• This role is highly strategic and entrepreneurial, and requires a candidate with initiative, energy for building innovative solutions, and is detail-oriented with relationships.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in innovation, technology and/or solutions development. 5+ years e xecutive of a large company.
• M.S./MBA/Ph.D. or equivalent operational experience.
• Deep understanding of significant aspects of technologies, business models, and regulations relevant for the industry.
• Demonstrated success in defining a culture of innovation and driving dramatic growth through new revenue sources.

If you read this position description and are filled with a wholehearted “YES! I’m in!” We would love to hear from you!

Application materials should be emailed with a subject line “Chief Innovation Officer” to [email protected]