Equity & Engagement Manager Jobs

The Library Equity & Engagement Manager will be a key member of Tacoma Public Library's senior leadership team, working to assess, design, develop, implement, research, and evaluate equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives appropriate to TPL's values, goals, and strategic priorities.
As the Equity & Engagement Manager you will be responsible for:
Equity, diversity, & inclusion. Research the best-suited diversity and inclusion tools and resources for implementation at the organization. Lead the organization in implementing the Library's Equity and Access Strategic Priority, helping to identify specific action steps and meet benchmarks and timelines.
Programming, partnerships, and outreach. Through intentional outreach, collaborate with community members and the Leadership Team to ensure that programs, partnerships, and outreach efforts are developed and assessed through an equity lens, and are reflective of the diverse perspectives, cultures, and needs of our community.
Analyze workplace trends. Work with the Library's Human Resources Manager to analyze workplace diversity trends (e.g., recruitment, hiring, retention, professional development, employee engagement) and propose changes in policies, practices, and processes that are equitable. Work within the Library's strategic vision and plan to create workplace metrics, identify necessary changes, and develop internal and external partnerships.
Diverse workforce. Partner with the Library's Human Resources Manager to serve as equity and diversity expert, providing consultative services and guidance. Support and guide hiring managers to ensure diversity and inclusion is embedded in HR processes such as recruitment, hiring, retention, and employee relations, and to provide resources for supporting staff. Help to further develop benchmarks, goals, and measures by which to assess equity and diversity.
Staff learning and culture. Partner with the Learning and Development Specialist and other internal stakeholders to design and deliver learning and development opportunities across the organization; Help build on a foundation of shared knowledge and understanding, helping to foster a culture and mindset that aligns with our strategic priority of Equity and Access; Support specific anti-racist outcomes as defined in a system-wide EDI plan; Identify new opportunities to engage staff in community conversations and activities related to Library EDI priorities; Attend EDI workshops/conferences to stay abreast of new and developing programs, approaches, and advancements; Lead workshops with Leadership and other staff teams on equity, diversity, and inclusion; Work in partnership with HR and public services staff to schedule training and activities, and to generally foster a safe and welcoming environment where all voices and perspectives are heard and honored.
Working relationships. Foster good working relationships with staff across the organization and community. Develop partnerships with equity, diversity, and inclusion experts. Accept and complete assignments in a professional and timely manner.
Customer experience. Collaborate with the Learning and Development Specialist to ensure that library service models are developed and assessed through an equity lens and meets the needs of our communities.
Committees and workgroups. In support of clearly defined EDI goals and objectives, act in a leadership role on the Racial Equity and Social Justice team by providing guidance, coaching, and direction. Serve as the liaison between the Racial Equity and Social Justice team (RESJ) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Keep the SLT apprised of projects that RESJ is working on.
Leadership and supervision. Take a leadership role in mentoring and coaching members of the senior leadership team, managers, and staff.
Project management. Directly manage projects related to the accomplishment of EDI and anti-racist related outcomes.
Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or public administration, cross-cultural communication or directly related field
Minimum Experience*
4 years of progressively responsible experience coordinating and championing diversity, equity and inclusion programs for an organization.

• Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

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