Equity and Social Justice Coordinator

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.   

NOTE: This is a Part-Time regular position of 24 hours per week.

The City of Shoreline is hiring a part-time (0.6 FTE) Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Coordinator to support the City Council Goal 4: Expand the City’s focus on equity and social justice and work to become an Anti-Racist community through building meaningful relationships with community members, groups, and organizations. The position is located in the Community Services Division, which includes Environmental Sustainability, Housing and Human Services, and Community Opportunities programs. The ESJ Coordinator primarily focuses on community-based efforts, but may also provide internal support, in order to increase community access to City resources, information, and services. The ESJ Coordinator role will support program development, creation of materials, written documents, and collaborate with residents, community groups, community-based organizations, and other public entities to coordinate community-driven events, such as educational workshops and/or celebrations.

The successful candidate will be experienced navigating public institutions, advocating for individuals in accessing services, especially with diverse populations and communities most negatively impacted by systemic barriers, including limited English speakers, recent immigrant/refugees, people with disabilities, older adults, and those who are unhoused and/or low-income. In this role, they will also support Shoreline City Council’s Resolutions 401 and 467 which state the City’s values to building a welcoming and anti-racist community where everyone feels included and can thrive.

DEFINITION
To coordinate effective resident participation and communication with Shoreline's diverse communities; to support efforts to promote civic engagement, access to human services, and facilitate community collaboration and partnerships; to support internal and external efforts to provide culturally competent programs and services.
  
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
 Receives general supervision from supervisory or management staff.
 Exercises technical and functional supervision over support staff.ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:

1. Serve as a City representative to organizations and groups within the community; identify and connect with leaders and members of culturally diverse communities.
2. Serve as staff liaison to community-based organizations and groups; provide two-way communication and resident review of issues and interests; provide technical assistance, human services resources and support to encourage healthy, vibrant, inclusive leadership structures within groups and associations.
3. Research, write and edit informational materials to enhance two-way communications between the City and its residents; assist community groups with the development of outreach materials including newsletters, flyers, posters and electronic media.
4. Conduct outreach and engagement to build relationships with underrepresented communities.
5. Maintain awareness of community issues and concerns; maintain working relationships with community groups within and surrounding Shoreline.
6. Serve as a resource to other departments in matters relating to outreach, community engagement and delivery of culturally competent and inclusive services and programs.
7. Support internal training and education efforts for City staff on equity and inclusion.
8. Develop, coordinate and implement public presentations and community dialogue about City government, human services, and diversity, anti-racism, inclusion and related topics.
9. Serve as a resource for external partners about activities that will impact Shoreline residents.
10. Provide leadership and problem-solving support to community groups; assist as needed in the organization of City departmental responses to diverse communities' issues and requests for help.
11. Partner with external organizations to improve the City's collaboration with programs conducted by peer institutions; assist City departments to enhance public outreach efforts to broaden public participation on varied City initiatives and planning.
12. Contract with vendor/consultants as needed.

Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Knowledge of:

• Basic structure, operations and functioning of nonprofits and human services organizations.
• Operations and activities of community groups.
• Cultural and diversity competencies, methods and strategies.
• Organization development theory and practice.
• Change management theory and practice.
• Principles and practices of program development and implementation.
• Principles and practices of community building.
• Methods and techniques of public speaking.
• Global and local political and economic issues and events.

Ability to:

• Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism. 
• Learn City organizational structure, operations, policies and objectives.
   Advise and facilitate formal groups.
• Engage with diverse cultural, linguistic and ethnic communities.
• Mobilize public involvement through effective communication strategies.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and political issues, concerns and needs.
   Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Provide diversity coaching to individuals, departments and civic groups.
• Create effective outreach material to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and improve access to city programs and services.
• Establish and maintain partnerships and relationships with groups and individuals.
• Problem-solve and engage in issues that may require empathy and be sensitive in nature.
• Follow diversity trends; cultivate passion, appreciation of and commitment to diversity in all its aspects.
• Interpret and administer policies and procedures to staff and public.
• Utilize computer programs such as word processing and desktop publishing software, and social media for assigned work.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:


Note:
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing state/federal pre-employment background checks.

The City's mission is to fulfill the community’s vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City’s values. City Mission, Values, and Goals    

Application Process: 

To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and provide answers to the Supplemental Questions which will help us determine your qualifications for the job. (This application does NOT allow for attachments.)

Conditions Of Employment:

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor. 
• This position requires completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• This position requires a valid state-issued driver's license with an acceptable driving record that must be provided prior to start of employment.

Employees Working Remotely:

The City has implemented a remote work policy that allows staff to work up to three remote days a week, however during the 6-month probationary period it is expected that all work will be performed at City Hall. The schedule for this part time position will be mutually agreed upon but will have some mandatory days each month.  Full-time remote work is not an option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington. 

Environmental Conditions:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens; extensive contact with the public.
 
Physical Conditions:
Essential and marginal functions may require sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; extensive use of computer keyboard; near visual acuity for working on the computer

Salary : $50 - $64