Equity & Inclusion Manager

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Equity & Inclusion Manager

Salary

$66,093.86 - $72,703.25 Annually

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-01277

Department

Equity and Inclusion Department

Opening Date

06/24/2024

Closing Date

7/12/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Summary

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equity & Inclusion Manager in the Equity & Inclusion Department. The Equity & Inclusion Department plays a key role in moving the city organization toward successful advancement of equity within Asheville by understanding, analyzing, and eliminating the root causes of racial disparities and advancing equitable policies, practices, and procedures.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising, directing, and evaluating assigned staff, including planning, directing, and reviewing their work.

• Managing department activities using best practices of project management.

• Developing and managing the department budget with an intermediate to advanced understanding of budgeting.

• Supporting the oversight and management of the City’s Equity Action Plan, including progress reviews and reporting.

• Working with internal and external stakeholders to promote the use of an equity lens in policy and program development.

• Administering the Racial Healing Grant Program.

• Managing Equity & Inclusion social media and communication networks with the community and groups.

• Performing public relations and customer service functions, including attending and participating in meetings and delivering training and presentations.

• Representing the department and City at various meetings.

  Benefits:

• Salary: $66,093.86 - $72,703.25

• 13 paid holidays

• 12 paid sick days

• 10 paid vacation days

• And many more!

  About you: We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Business, Accounting, Management and Operations, or a related field.

• Five (5) years of direct supervisory experience.

• Four (4) years of experience in the field.

• Five (5) years of state and/or local government experience preferred.

• Certificate (or higher) in Project Management. preferred.

• Certificate (or higher) in Equity & Inclusion or a related field preferred.

• Organizational Development or Change Management experience preferred.

• Valid driver’s license.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair and just employment environment. All are encouraged to apply .

Other things to know:

• Work Schedule: Generally Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with some attendance required at evening meetings of the Asheville City Council and related meetings. Limited hybrid options are available with approval of the Department Director.

• Application Details:

• Job Posting Closes: July 12, 2024

• Initial Review of Applications: July 15-19, 2024

• Interview Notifications Sent: July 17-19, 2024

• 1st Round Interviews: 15 minutes long; July 29, 2024- August 2, 2024

• 2nd Round Interviews: 1 hour long, includes a short presentation; August 12, 2024 - August 16, 2024

  About us: The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

  The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce, and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents, and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building, and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

  The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs, Business, Accounting, Management and Operations, or a related field?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have four (4) years of experience in the field (6 years if you have an Associate's degree)?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have five (5) years of direct supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have a certificate (or higher) in Project Management?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you possess a certificate (or higher) in Equity & Inclusion or a related field?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Describe a time when you successfully implemented a project using an equity lens. What were the key challenges, and how did you overcome them?

  Required Question

Agency

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs