OCII hires M. Oppenheim Executive Search to lead executive director recruitment

The Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure Commission on June 1 approved a personal services contract with M. Oppenheim Executive Search to conduct an open recruitment for the OCII executive director, in an amount not to exceed $125,908.

Monica Davistain, OCII’s human resources and administrative services manager, said the mayor historically selects the executive director subject to commission approval and confirmation; the proposed search was procured from the city's panel of approved executive search firms after an RFP and interviews. She described a typical municipal search with stakeholder input, development of a candidate profile, sourcing lists and an evaluation rubric, estimating an average 16‑week timeline that may vary with complexity.

Mark Oppenheim and his team described a community‑centered approach emphasizing both justice and professional competence. Oppenheim told commissioners the successful candidate should combine a "northward point and compass" on issues of inclusion and justice with hard professional skills to manage complex finance, legal and development negotiations. Commissioners asked about the recruitment’s community engagement plan and the firm’s municipal and nonprofit experience; Oppenheim cited prior work with municipalities including San Francisco and nonprofit supportive housing searches.

Compensation for the search is structured in monthly retainers and a fee equal to one‑third of the first year’s compensation, consistent with industry practice; the not‑to‑exceed amount is $125,908, with monthly retainers described in the staff materials. Commissioner Brackett moved the resolution; the commission approved the contract on a unanimous 5–0 roll‑call vote.

The item was listed as Resolution No. 18‑2021.