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Equity, Diversity And Inclusion Officer
Company | City of Clarkston |
Address | , Clarkston, 30021, Ga |
Employment type | |
Salary | |
Expires | 2023-06-10 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OFFICER
JOB SCOPE:
The Equity/ Diversity and Inclusion Officer will coordinate efforts to advance equity goals and will oversee the
organization’s communications and community engagement strategies. This newly created position will have
the opportunity to make a dramatic impact on equity and racial justice by identifying and eliminating
systemically racist policies and procedures within the organization and providing opportunities for
marginalized voices to be heard. The Equity/ Diversity and Inclusion Officer will play an active role in advising
on the incorporation of proactive equity ambitions and community engagement strategies into all city plans,
policies, programs, and procedures to create an inclusive, diverse, and multicultural workplace and
community. This position will guide the work of communications professionals to promote ethics,
accountability, and transparency in local government with an ultimate goal of increased trust in local
government through accurate, timely and effective communications and civic engagement.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Coordinates the implementation of multiple strategic plan goals including the establishment of a Racial
- Serves as a member, providing staff support to the Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity Committee to
equitable opportunities and outcomes, and truly feels welcome and valued.
- Collaborates with the Human Resources division to create and refine equity-focused leadership
retention strategies.
- Co-creates, organizes, and champions employee engagement strategies to ensure that City of Clarkston
- Partners with city leaders to expand on existing equity strategies and communicates internally and
- Serves as an advisor to the City Manager, departments, boards, commissions, and committees on
- Leads organizational efforts to evaluate policies, procedures, programs, projects, and budgets using an
result in inequities, and works with leadership, staff, and stakeholders to adopt, revise, or eliminate
inequities.
- Researches and develops procurement and contracting policies and best practices to provide
- Examines and analyzes civic participation and/or involvement in establishing existing and new policies,
community stakeholders.
- Offers organizational expertise and consultation to other city staff on the full range of methods,
- Develops, implements, and reports on the organizational equity plan in partnership with organizational
- Develops communication systems and strategies to share best practices, highlight bright spots, and
- Develops policies on and provides general assistance for all communication and media matters for a
- Assists with ensuring continuity among all City correspondences, presentations, outreach, and
- Ensures communications plan is regularly reviewed, updated, and executed.
- Attends City Council Work Sessions, City Council Meetings, community events and other public
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the
- Ability to build relationships through trust, collaboration, and direct communication.
- Ability to research, analyze, and interpret data and use data to tell a story and solve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse staff to promote trust, collaboration, and partnership
- Excellent writing, public speaking and facilitation skills are vital.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products and all current social media tools.
- Must be comfortable working independently and making recommendations to the City Manager.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
- Ability to multi-task and deal with competing priorities effectively.
- Ability to work comfortably under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Open to change and new information and ideas and adaptable to the same.
- Results Orientation (practical project and time management, sense of urgency, and deadline-driven).
- Must encourage and foster cooperation and teamwork.
- Deep content knowledge of the research and best practices for organizations striving to become more
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: This work is performed under the general supervision of the City Manager.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Regular access to computer software – Widows, Microsoft Office Suite.
General office equipment – Telephones, photocopies, fax machines, etc.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include city and departmental policies, procedures, applicable ordinances, and
supervisory instructions. These guidelines are clear and specific but may require some interpretation in
application.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, and the public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Majority of work performed seated in an office setting with frequent walking and
standing. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This work is typically performed indoors.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience providing skill and knowledge for
successful job performance is required. Typical qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, communications, journalism, or related field.
- Master’s degree in related field is preferred.
- Requires 5-7 years of experience in local government or related field, including supervisory
- Experience with coordinating communications and engagement activities, preferably in a public
- Proven track record in addressing and leading change around diversity, equity, and inclusion at
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Clarkston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender,
race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other class or status protected by law.
IMPORTANT: By submitting your resume online, you hereby authorize the City of Clarkston to contact, obtain,
and verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application from all previous employers,
references, and educational institutions. You also hereby release from liability the City of Clarkston and its
representatives for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions and all
other persons or organizations for providing such information.
You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be
sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate termination of employment if you are
employed, whenever it may be discovered.
The Equity/ Diversity and Inclusion Officer starting pay will be commensurate with the chosen candidate’s
qualifications and experience. The City of Clarkston also offers an attractive benefits package, including health
benefits, retirement plans, and paid leave. Interested candidates should submit a Resume, Cover Letter, and
Professional References, to the City Clerk, Tomika R. Mitchell, via this online portal:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfClarkstonGA/EmploymentApplication
This position is open until filled.
No unsolicited letters, emails, telephone calls, or in-person submission will be considered in fairness to other
potential candidates for this position.
The City of Clarkston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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