DEI Support Specialist

BARGAINING UNIT / LEVEL: Non-Supervisory Bargaining Unit - Level 04/06

SALARY RANGE: $53,352 - $72,758 annually DOQ

Reporting to the Chief of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), this position serves as the public face of the DEI department, building and maintaining relationships with communities throughout the Metroparks’ service area. This role is responsible for supporting the department's day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, including:

• Public Representation:
  Acting as the primary point of contact (within the DEI department) for community organizations, fostering positive and collaborative partnerships.
• Program & Project Coordination:
  Facilitating DEI-related projects (and other projects as assigned), ensuring their successful implementation across the organization.
• Communications & Administration:
  Assisting with the coordination of presentations and training, managing communications with key committees, and providing support to the DEI Team.

Works under the general supervision of the Chief of DEI. Position works independently and exercises judgment and discretion in completion of duties.

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

• Must have reliable transportation, maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Assist in the ideation, design, coordination, and/or facilitation of DEI workshops, presentations, learning opportunities and other strategic initiatives 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, monitoring, and evaluating programs and processes that promote and sustain DEI within the Metroparks
• Coordinate data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting processes related 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 and with other departments on projects initiated by Metroparks Leadership
• Investigate and recommend alternative programming options to promote DEI.
• Assist in improving community-wide engagement
• Work with DEI advisory team and other action committees on strategies that promote DEI across the organization
• Composes and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, 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 at various meetings by taking notes and revising into minutes.
• Assist in setting up events
• 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
• Assist with special projects
• Serve on employee committees
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Associate degree in related field, bachelor’s preferred. Applicants with 4 or more years of related service will be given credit to meet the minimum educational requirements and will be considered for the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public, outside agencies, other departments and employees
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to demonstrate/articulate understanding of DEI principles
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Ability to show sound judgment to identify and report…