Access and Opportunity Specialist

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Summary

The Access and Opportunity Specialist plays a key role on the Talent team, reporting to the Talent Manager (and Talent Director) to advance equitable workforce development across the City. With a strong focus on Learning and Development, this role helps design and deliver impactful training opportunities while strengthening career pathways through strategic partnerships with community-based organizations and K-12 and higher education institutions.

Working collaboratively across departments within the Department of People and Culture, the Specialist works to ensure access to meaningful professional growth, skill-building, and advancement opportunities that support both individual success and organizational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities

* Maintain/Update and deliver trainings, workshops, and learning series for City management across departments focused on professional skills, leadership development, equitable/inclusive practices, coaching and mentoring, career readiness, and organizational effectiveness.

* Manage logistics and communications related to City-sponsored learning programs, and ensure programs are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs consistent with principles of equity, access, and opportunity.

* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. dept managers, deputies and directors) to assess training needs and align offerings with City workforce priorities

* Work closely with other departments within People and Culture to support in the management of the established DPC Employee Curriculum and in the delivering of trainings and workshops.

* Collaborate with the HR Performance Analyst in the Employee Experience Dept to evaluate and report training effectiveness using participant feedback, attendance data, and learning outcomes.

* Identify and cultivate relationships with community organizations, and manage/(co) facilitate the DEI external collaborative group.

* Serve as liaison to local partners in building pipelines, and connects said organizations (such as those in the DEI Collaborative) with appropriate departments and divisions in the City in order to address community needs effectively and efficiently.

* Support Department Manager in the development and implementation of career pathway initiatives that promote employee growth, mobility, and retention.

* Support in the creation of opportunities such as cohort programs, certificate pathways, tuition partnerships, internships, and pipeline programs that align with City workforce needs.

* Work with Dept Manager and Grants Manager to identify and support in the application for potential funding opportunities reporting workforce learning and development.

* Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Experience working with or building partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions, or workforce development entities.

* Strong facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

* Flexibility to attend programming outside regular business hours (e.g. cultural events, community-led events)

* Comfortable familiarity with diverse cultures, communities, and identities.

* Able to form and sustain collaborative relationships and to work independently with minimal instruction.

* Demonstrated commitment to social justice, human rights, and principles of Equity, Inclusivity, Access & Opportunity.

* Able to take on shifting assignments that may require reprioritization of duties.

* At least three (3) years of professional experience in a fast-paced office setting is ideal, however, lived experience will be considered alongside professional work experience.

* Advanced experience using Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)

* Experience with adult learning theory, instructional design or learning and development within a multi-generational workforce preferred.

* The ability to speak one or more language(s) other than English is a strong asset, though not a requirement.

Posting expires when position is filled.

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