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Description
Job Title: Diversity Equity Inclusion Consultant
Closes: This recruitment is posted continuously. Application review will begin on March 27th, 2024, and weekly thereafter. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.
Description:
This recruitment is for one (1) full-time, permanent, Diversity Equity Inclusion Consultant position for the Parks Director’s office located in Tumwater, Washington. Working hours are generally Monday- Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with hybrid work options. This position may require some day travel and occasional overnight travel to accomplish assignments.
If you are interested in a dynamic position that allows you to build relationships, steward evolving projects, and collaborate with a variety of staff and community partners, please apply, and become a part of our team.
About the position:
This position reports to the DEI Director and supports the strategic planning and delivery of statewide DEI services. This includes contributing to the development and implementation of State Parks DEI strategic plan, equity frameworks, and programs that align with the agency’s vision, mission, and goals.
This position is eligible to telework but is frequently required to report on-site to meet business needs. The default assigned work location of all Parks positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Parks may choose, but are not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.
Duties
Some of what you will do:
- Work with the DEI Director to develop and implement the State Parks DEI strategic initiatives.
- Steward the PEAR (Pro-Equity Anti-Racism) team of diverse external and internal stakeholders to inform agency decision-making, policy, and processes through a DEI lens.
- Support the implementation of DEI strategies across the agency by working with agency leaders to embed and operationalize equity into services, policies, and processes.
- Coordinate and facilitate DEI related programming, including trainings, workshops, community of practices and conversational communities to serve both internal and external stakeholders.
- Steward statewide external initiatives to advance equity, such as Everyone Outdoors program and No Child Left Inside.
- Support agency teams to develop relationships and partnerships with diverse community members and groups at a local level to achieve the goal that all State Parks services, processes and places are accessible, welcoming, and inclusive for all people.
- Support agency’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and agency representatives for Statewide Business Resource Groups (BRGs).
Qualifications
For qualifications, Parks considers professional background, education, volunteer work, community work and any other lived experiences applicable to the role.
Studies have shown that women, Trans, non-binary, and BIPOC candidates are less likely to apply for positions unless they explicitly meet every qualification outlined. If the position interests you and you have the skills and experiences to succeed in the role, we encourage you to apply. If you have questions about how your experiences meet these qualifications, please reach out to dei@parks.wa.gov.
Required qualifications:
Qualified candidates will meet one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years of experience as defined below.
- Six (6) or more years of experience as defined below.
- Professional experience leading programs that focus on diversity, equity, inclusion that addresses social disparities, social justice, and/or working with historically marginalized groups.
- Experience working with systemically marginalized communities, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), 2LGBTQ (2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and more), veterans, and people with disabilities.
- Experience facilitating trainings related to identity, oppression, and equity.
- Program management experience, including leading and managing multiple, complex projects at the same time.
- Experience developing metrics and assessment tools to evaluate programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov.
You must attach in your application the following:
- Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
- Current resume.
- Three professional references
We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ community.
Applicants needing assistance with the application process, please contact Jerell Borman at Jerell.borman@parks.wa.gov. Please know that reaching out for assistance with the application process will not count against your application.
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the application questions. Answers will be verified, and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.
Supplemental Information
About Parks:
Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse-and most beautiful—parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. Parks is staffed with nearly 1,000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere.
For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.
Diversity Policy Statement:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces the full spectrum of all community members' contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:
- Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability.
- Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences.
- Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society.
- Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
- Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.
Parks offers several employee resource groups (ERGs) to support a diverse and inclusive workplace, including a BIPOC employee resource group, a 2SLGBTQ employee resource group, and a working mom’s resource group. Additionally, Parks supports employees participation in statewide Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to support employees’ professional development. You can learn more about Parks Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work on our website.
