Metro Council President

Oregon Metro • Metro Regional Center, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Former Metro Council President Lynn Peterson resigned from office on March 12, effective March 13, 2026. The Metro Council must appoint a new Council President by June 11, 2026. On March 19, 2026, the Metro Council approved Resolution 26-5584, declaring a vacancy of the Metro Council President. The Metro Council is the only directly elected regional government in the United States. The Metro Council consists of a president, elected regionwide, and six councilors who are elected by district every four years in nonpartisan races. The Council works with community leaders and constituents across city and county boundaries. The Council's meetings take place both in person and online. Council work sessions and business meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays take place in person at Metro Regional Center in the council chamber and online via Zoom. This position is full-time and will be primarily based onsite at the Metro Regional Center, giving the opportunity to stay connected to daily operations and collaborate closely with staff in a collaborative environment. We also offer flexibility for hybrid work, when possible, in alignment with operational needs.

Requirements

• Must be a qualified elector.
• Must have resided during the preceding 12 months within the boundaries of Metro as they exist when the term of office begins.
• Must file candidate forms with the Multnomah County Elections Division.
• Complete online application.
• Attachment of a cover letter (no longer than 3 pages) describing reasons for applying, skills and qualifications, vision for the region and policy goals, and responses to supplemental questions.

Responsibilities

• Appoint a new Council President by June 11, 2026.
• Work with community leaders and constituents across city and county boundaries.
• Conduct council work sessions and business meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Stay connected to daily operations and collaborate closely with staff.
• Provide parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale.
• Find solutions for the area's garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water.
• Help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation.
• Manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing.
• Protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas.
• Run the Oregon Zoo.

Benefits

• Flexibility for hybrid work, when possible, in alignment with operational needs.
• Equal employment opportunity.
• Reasonable accommodation for disabilities.
• Veterans' preference.
• Hybrid Telework option.
• Pay equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed