Equity & Inclusion Trainer / Facilitator

ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE:
The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that people of different ethnic, racial, religious, national, and other backgrounds call home (population approx.118,000). We take pride in our city’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. We seek to hire, develop, and advance individuals who value antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and are committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work.

ABOUT THE ROLE & THE DEPARTMENT:

As an Equity & Inclusion Trainer / Facilitator, you will:

• Lead the design and implementation of sustainable ADEI learning and organizational development programs that promote a culture of equity and inclusion within our organization.
• Track metrics to measure the effectiveness of trainings and programs on the workforce.
• Monitors changes in governmental laws and regulations to ensure that training stays current.
• May be responsible for working with outside vendors to deliver training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the design, development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of various ADEI learning and development programs for City employees, including required trainings in sexual harassment prevention and diversity.
• Design and deliver engaging and interactive training programs tailored to different levels of the organization.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, surveys, and measurable outcomes.
• Provide coaching and support to employees and leaders seeking guidance on diversity and inclusion matters.
• Stay updated on industry trends, research, and best practices related to equity and inclusion.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, consultants, or organizations to enhance equity and inclusion efforts.
• Coordinate training delivery logistics including but not limited to virtual links, locations, and materials,

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of training and years of experience
• 3-6 years of diversity equity and inclusion training development and delivery

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and delivering individual, organizational, and management DEI training programs.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Practiced skills in MS Office suite including SharePoint and demonstrated skills in Adobe Articulate or similar and Canva, or similar software’s to those mentioned
• Familiarity with industry best practices, research, and trends in diversity and inclusion.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Certification in diversity and inclusion training is a plus.
• Commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires the ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to read and analyze large quantities of information. Ability to travel back and forth from office locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted primarily in a standard office environment which includes fluorescent lighting, air conditioning, computers, and other standard office equipment, but may also involve meetings in other offices or facilities as well as site visits and inspections of scattered site properties around the city.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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