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HDC encourage job applicants to review our current policies related to diversity, inclusion, and remote work:

Our commitment to employing a diverse workforce
At HDC, we believe we are strengthened by diversity—and specifically by the perspectives of people who hold identities that have been historically marginalized. We value qualifications employees bring from lived experience and job experience, not only from formal education. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs for which they might reasonably be considered and hired, compared to others with similar qualifications. HDC encourages you to apply if you aren’t sure whether you meet every qualification listed or if you require a reasonable accommodation to perform job duties.

Our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace
We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds feel welcome, valued, and supported to achieve and balance their professional and personal goals. We seek to be an organization where all employees can thrive, regardless of their race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. To learn more about how we are working to foster an inclusive culture at HDC, and to learn about HDC’s other priority goals, please view our 2021-2026 Strategic Plan.

Our policies related to remote work
Our office is located in Portland, Oregon, and our clients operate throughout Oregon and southwest Washington. HDC currently offers employees the option to work mostly from home. However, some positions require frequent in-person work, and HDC will be transitioning to a hybrid work environment in the near future. Unless otherwise specified, positions at HDC are open to candidates whose primary residence is in Oregon or Washington, or who are willing to relocate to Oregon or Washington.

Our flexible holiday policy. Rather than require employees to take time off on specific holidays, we provide each employee with an annual bank of paid holiday hours to use at times of their choosing. With this flexible holiday policy, HDC and its employees intend to communicate an inclusive respect for all cultural traditions. We believe our employees should be able to take time away from work to observe holidays and rituals that are meaningful to them. Similarly, we permit employees to work on federal holidays so they can reserve paid holiday time for other uses.