Program Specialist - Equity and Inclusion
Program Specialist - Equity and Inclusion
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$ 80142 - 130062
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WHO WE ARE
We are the Metropolitan Council the regional government for the sevencounty Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation wastewater and housing services.More information about us on our website.
Metro Transita division of the Metropolitan Council is seekinga Program Specialist Equity and Inclusion!We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Metro Transit a division of the Metropolitan Council is the largest provider of public transit service in the MinneapolisSt. Paul sevencounty metropolitan area and one of the countrys largest public transit systems. Metro Transit operates bus light rail and commuter rail service essential to the regions mobility and provides resources for carpooling vanpooling and bike commuting. Metro Transit helps people get where theyre going helps reduce the regions motor vehicle congestion problem and promotes a cleaner environment.
The Equity and Inclusion Program Specialist assists the Senior Manager Equity and Inclusion in enhancing and implementing a comprehensive Equity and Inclusion Strategy at Metro Transit including:- Develops and coordinates the implementation of E&I program initiatives around employee outreach and engagement.
- Coordinates the implementation of Metro Transit initiatives around workforce analysis and effectiveness using equity lenses.
- Assists with developing training or other programming to educate employees on what is Equity and Inclusion how to integrate it into their work.
- Coordinates and facilitates E&I Outreach and Communications activities.
- Serves an internal consultant role advises or consult with managers supervisors and other employees in groups or individually on how to integrate E&I into their core business.
What you would do in this job
1. Develops and coordinates the implementation of E&I program initiatives around employee outreach and engagement at Metro Transit:
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG) in coordination with Councils HR Department and Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity identifies launches and supports the mission and activities of ERG groups at Metro Transit.
- Equity & Inclusion Team coordinates and support E&I program assignments and activities of subgroups within team.
- Supports the implementation of Metro Transits Equity Consideration Tool in collaboration with various functions within the agency.
- Assist with coordination of E&I master program schedule and team calendar.
- Develop strategy for bulletin boards/digital signs communication in all garages
2. Coordinates the implementation of E&I Program initiatives around workforce measurements at Metro Transit:
- Assists with conducting workforce analysis and organizational assessments to identify enablers and inhibitors of a workplace that is diverse and inclusive and targets programs where greatest leverage can be achieved.
- Assists with development of units goals and ways of measuring the effectiveness of agencys E&I initiatives implemented.
- Assist with the design of E&I program presentations using multiple media resources to be used in webinars and staff workshop training.
- Creates training materials (slides handouts).
- Delivers E&I Program training to employees managers and key stakeholder groups.
- Review and update training curriculum for improvements and additions utilizing staff and participant evaluations.
4. Coordinate and facilitates E&I Outreach and Communications Program activities:
- Work collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team to enhance Metro Transit reputation for diversity and inclusion including content for Metro Transit website and intranet outreach promotional materials brochures formal presentations newsletters news releases and social media outlet.
- Identify opportunities and strategic partnerships that deepen external engagement.
- Ensures communication activities align with the E&I program strategy plan and goals.
What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Any of the following combinations of related experience (organizational development and change public transportation Diversity administration policy development race equity human resources dealing with equity change or public sector work. and completed education (degree field of study inPublic Administration Public Policy Psychology Sociology Business or Management or closely related field.
- Bachelor s degree and three 3 years of experience.
- Associates degree and five 5 years of experience.
- High school diploma/GED and seven 7 years of experience.
What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):- Experience developing diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Experience coordinating and managing projects.
- Experience in leading and facilitating meetings with complex and detailed materials.
- Demonstrated experience in cultural competence and working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of diversity equity and inclusion history theory practice.
- Knowledge of approaches/best practices to influence consult and drive change.
- Skills in project coordination/management.
- Skills in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to inspire participation and commitment across the agency.
- Ability to work cross functionally engage in coordination across departments and the broader organizational hierarchy.
- Ability to develop strategies and plans.
- Ability to work independently with other functions to design develop and implement diversity equity and inclusion programs.
- Ability to deliver hiimpact solutions within a limited budget.
Additional information
Union / Grade: NonRepresented Classified / Grade G
FLSA: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Work Environment: Work is performed in a standard office setting.
What steps the recruitment process involves:- We review your minimum qualifications.
- We rate your education and experience.
- We conduct a structured panel interview.
- We conduct a selection interview.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Councilyou must pass a drug test (if moving from a nonsafety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job youre applying for is safety sensitive is a supervisory or management job is in the Finance Information Services Audit or Human Resources departments or has access to financial records files/databases cash vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action and veteranfriendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color members of the LGBTQ community individuals with disabilities women and veterans to apply.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process please email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
