(Full-Time) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Support Specialist

Brighton, MI

Full Time

Administrative Office

Entry Level

BARGAINING UNIT / LEVEL: Non-Supervisory Bargaining Unit - Level 04/06
SALARY RANGE: $53,102 - $71,947 annually DOQ

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Chief of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), work activities in this position performs a variety of routine and complex administrative and clerical work in support of DEI. The position provides support of the day-to-day activities of the DEI Department. Including supporting DEI-related projects across the organization, training and presentations, coordinating communication and outreach to committees, assisting on internal and external activities and providing support to the Chief of DEI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employees shall perform other duties as assigned.

Assist in the ideation, design, coordination, and/or facilitation of DEI workshops, presentations, learning opportunities and other strategies that promote DEI.
Serve as a coordinator and liaison to develop mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with community organizations in Southeast Michigan.
Assist with the Development, implementation and monitoring programs and processes that promote and sustain DEI.
Coordinate data collection, entry, analysis and reporting processes relative to DEI work and practices. Use data to monitor and report progress in DEI focus areas.
Respects and protects the privacy and confidentiality of all employee related data and information.
Work collaboratively as part of the DEI team and with other departments.
Investigate and recommend alternative programming options to promote DEI.
Assist in improving community-wide engagement with diverse populations.
Work with equity, diversity and inclusion advisory team and other action committees on strategies that promote DEI across the organization.
Composes, types, and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy and completeness.
Proofs and edits DEI communication content for both internal and external use.
Acts as custodian of department documents and records. Establishes and maintains filing systems. Maintains catalog, specifications and commodity record files.
Assist in coordinating training logistics, organizing, scheduling meetings.
Assist at various meetings by taking notes and revising into minutes.
Assist in lifting and carrying boxes of event supplies.
Maintains department inventories and orders office supplies, materials, supplies, and equipment in accordance with HCMA purchasing policies.
Coordinate materials to be sent to and attend DEI events and professionally represent the Metroparks
Request, receive, proof and coordinate program and event information from multiple departments and locations
Tracks project and campaign schedules to ensure deadlines are met and projects stay on task.
May assist with special projects.
May serve on employee committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Level 04:

Associate Degree in related field, Bachelor’s preferred. Applicants with 4 or more years of related service will be given credit toward meeting the minimum educational requirements and will be considered for the position.
Knowledge of administrative, accounting and clerical procedures, filing and record management systems.
Knowledge and/or skill in a variety of computer software applications including spreadsheets and word processing software.
Ability to demonstrate/articulate understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles.
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, outside agencies, other departments and employees.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Ability to show sound judgment to identify and report problems to supervisors and contribute to resolving them.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Must maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.
Ability to perform essential duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Level 06:

Meets all the minimum qualifications of the DEI Support Specialist – Level 04.
Five years-experience for level 06.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED: Computer equipment, Microsoft Office and financial, accounting, payroll, timekeeping, data base, scheduling, publishing, spreadsheet, survey monkey, RecTrac, marketing email software, Microsoft teams and word processing software; telephone system; cell phone; calculator, copy & fax machines; phone, radios, camera and video equipment, automobile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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