Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion; REDI Program Administrator

Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (REDI) Program Administrator

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Location:

Redmond, WA

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Job Number: 2600053

Department:
Executive

Division: EXECUTIVE

The City of Redmond's REDI Program Administrator administers the City’s Respect, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) program in alignment with the City’s REDI Strategic Plan. The role is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of equity-integrated initiatives across city operations and throughout the community. Serving as a subject matter expert and operational leader, the Administrator advances and executes the City’s REDI goals and objectives.

• Administers the REDI program in alignment with the City’s REDI Strategic Plan, tracking progress across all goals:
  Transparent & Consistent Leadership, Respect & Belonging, Effective Program Support, Pro-Equity, Anti-Racism Implementation (PEAR), and Community (Stakeholder) Engagement.
• Develops, maintains, and evaluates tools and resources for staff to implement equity into everyday operations tied to the REDI Strategic Plan objectives and key results.
• Monitors and reports on REDI program progress to the Mayor, City Council, and Director and Deputy Director Teams on a regular and structured basis.
• Establishes and supports the community through engagement activities geared toward REDI goals.
• Supports implementation of the State of Washington Baseline Equity Impact Review (EIR) framework across city departments, including community identification, data collection, gap analysis, and continuous improvement cycles.
• Prepares written and oral reports, briefings, and presentations for internal leadership and public audiences, including City Council updates.
• Manages the City of Redmond’s compliance with applicable civil rights statutes including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, and Title VII.

• Collaborates with department directors, deputy directors, and managers to embed REDI principles and Pro-Equity, Anti-Racism (PEAR) practices into operational policies, procedures, and service delivery.
• Develops tools, frameworks, and resources to support staff and supervisors in applying an equity lens to decision‑making, budget development, capital improvement planning, and policy review.
• Supports incorporation of Equity competencies into performance management systems, onboarding processes, and employee development programs in coordination with Human Resources.
• Facilitates or co‑facilitates REDI training sessions for staff at all levels; contributes to the strategic rollout of citywide REDI training aligned with the REDI Strategic Plan.
• Leads Welcoming Team priorities and agenda development, and develops and delivers resources, tools, and frameworks to advance culture‑building, connection, and belonging in alignment with the REDI Strategic Plan Goals 2 and 3.
• Coordinates and tracks a prioritized inventory of policies and procedures requiring equity evaluation; coordinates review processes and tracks revisions as outlined in the REDI Strategic Plan.

• Designs and implements community outreach strategies to increase equitable participation from under‑represented and hard‑to‑reach populations.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements community activities, forums, listening sessions, and cultural events that promote engagement, belonging, and equity outcomes.
• Collects, synthesizes, and analyzes community demographic and feedback data to inform city policy and service decisions; maintains tracking systems for engagement and feedback from diverse populations.
• Builds and sustains partnerships with community‑based organizations, equity‑focused nonprofits, regional jurisdictions, and other external stakeholders working on similar initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison between community members and city leadership, ensuring diverse voices are heard and reflected in program planning and policy development.
• Collaborates with the Communications division to review and manage public‑facing materials, website content, and…