Equity and Engagement Specialist

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Part-Time Intern Decatur, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Annually

POSITION TITLE: Equity and Engagement Specialist

REPORTS TO:Equity and Engagement Director

DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Office – Equity & Engagement

LOCATION:Decatur City Hall
-In-person

WORK HOURS:Part-time between 8-5 p.m. weekdays; some weekends and evenings

The Part-Time Equity and Engagement Specialist supports the Equity and Engagement Division in advancing the City's commitment to equity and meaningful community engagement. This position plays a critical role in coordinating key initiatives, analyzing organizational practices, and fostering inclusive community collaboration and partnerships that strengthen our City's strategic efforts.

Responsibilities:

Program Coordination and Event Management

• Coordinate and support the implementation of the City's Citizen Academy program, including scheduling, logistics, curriculum development, and participant engagement.
• Organize and execute employee engagement events, workshops, and training sessions to foster workplace inclusion and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Employee Equity and Inclusion Team and Employee Engagement Team to plan and deliver programming that advances organizational culture goals.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support to the Better Together Advisory Board, including meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-up on action items.

Equity Analysis and Assessment

• Assess organizational practices, policies, and procedures to identify barriers to equity and inclusion.
• Analyze data, survey results, and other quantitative and qualitative metrics to track, evaluate, and report on progress and the effectiveness of the City’s equity and engagement initiatives.
• Conduct equity impact assessments on proposed programs, policies, and budget allocations.
• Develop data-driven strategies and recommendations to advance the City's equity and racial justice strategic plan goals.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

Community Engagement and Partnerships

• Co-design and implement comprehensive community outreach strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and local stakeholders to strengthen partnership opportunities.
• Facilitate community forums, listening sessions, and public engagement activities.
• Support the development of culturally responsive and accessible engagement methods and materials.

Communications and Digital Management

• Assist with managing and updating content on the City's website.
• Develop and maintain digital communications materials, including social media content, newsletters, and informational resources.
• Ensure all communications reflect principles of accessibility, cultural responsiveness, and plain language.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support special projects and initiatives assigned by the Equity and Engagement Director.
• Participate in interdepartmental collaboration to integrate equity principles across City operations.
• Stay current on related best practices.
• Attend relevant meetings, training, conferences, and professional development opportunities as identified by the Equity & Engagement Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated experience in community and stakeholder engagement, and collaborative problem-solving with diverse populations.
• Strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data; experience with survey design and program evaluation preferred
• Experience with a variety of communication tools including digital newsletters, websites, and social media.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• Ability to learn and apply Decatur’s brand style guide, usage standards, and city-specific knowledge (history, government, departments).
• Experience…