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The Library Equity & Engagement Manager will be a key member of Tacoma Public Library's senior leadership team, working to assess, design, develop, implement, research, and evaluate equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives appropriate to TPL's values, goals, and strategic priorities.
As the Equity & Engagement Manager you will be responsible for:
Equity, diversity, & inclusion. Research the best-suited diversity and inclusion tools and resources for implementation at the organization. Lead the organization in implementing the Library's Equity and Access Strategic Priority, helping to identify specific action step and meet benchmarks and timelines.
Programming, partnerships, and outreach. Through intentional outreach, collaborate with community members and the Leadership Team to ensure that programs, partnerships, and outreach efforts are developed and assessed through an equity lens, and are reflective of the diverse perspectives, cultures, and needs of our community.
Analyze workplace trends. Work with the Library's Human Resources Manager to analyze workplace diversity trends (e.g., recruitment, hiring, retention, professional development, employee engagement) and propose changes in policies, practices, and processes that are equitable. Work within the Library's strategic vision and plan to create workplace metrics, identify necessary changes, and develop internal and external partnerships.
Diverse workforce. Partner with the Library's Human Resources Manager to serve as equity and diversity expert, providing consultative services and guidance. Support and guide hiring managers to ensure diversity and inclusion is embedded in HR processes such as recruitment, hiring, retention, and employee relations, and to provide resources for supporting staff. Help to further develop benchmarks, goals, and measures by which to assess equity and diversity.
Staff learning and culture. Partner with the Learning and Development Specialist and other internal stakeholders to design and deliver learning and development opportunities across the organization; Help build on a foundation of shared knowledge and understanding, helping to foster a culture and mindset that aligns with our strategic priority of Equity and Access; Support specific anti-racist outcomes as defined in a system-wide EDI plan; Identify new opportunities to engage staff in community conversations and activities related to Library EDI priorities; Attend EDI workshops/conferences to stay abreast of new and developing programs, approaches, and advancements; Lead workshops with Leadership and other staff teams on equity, diversity, and inclusion; Work in partnership with HR and public services staff to schedule training and activities, and to generally foster a safe and welcoming environment where all voices and perspectives are heard and honored.
Working relationships. Foster good working relationships with staff across the organization and community. Develop partnerships with equity, diversity, and inclusion experts. Accept and complete assignments in a professional and timely manner.
Customer experience. Collaborate with the Learning and Development Specialist to ensure that library service models are developed and assessed through an equity lens and meets the needs of our communities.
Committees and workgroups. In support of clearly defined EDI goals and objectives, act in a leadership role on the Racial Equity and Social Justice team by providing guidance, coaching, and direction. Serve as the liaison between the Racial Equity and Social Justice team (RESJ) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Keep the SLT apprised of projects that RESJ is working on.
Leadership and supervision. Take a leadership role in mentoring and coaching members of the senior leadership team, managers, and staff.
Project management. Directly manage projects related to the accomplishment of EDI and anti-racist related outcomes.
Qualifications
Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or public administration, cross-cultural communication or directly related field
Minimum Experience*
4 years of progressively responsible experience coordinating and championing diversity, equity and inclusion programs for an organization.
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Desirable Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
Interested individuals should apply online and attach resume and cover letter. Be sure to answer the supplemental questions.
Applicants who meet the qualifications will have applications and other submitted materials sent to the Library for interview and hiring consideration. Appointment is subject to passing a background check. New employees must successfully complete a six month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification. For Benefits information, please click the benefits tab.
Tacoma Public Library Stands Against Racism and White Supremacy
Tacoma Public Library is opposed to white supremacy in all of its forms and is committed to fostering an organization that is actively anti-racist. We believe that Black Lives Matter. We are grieving with our black community and all communities of color who continue to be harmed by institutionalized racism. We are committed to being a trusted community resource available to all and will provide resources and public programs that seek to reflect the values of anti-racism and elevate the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
Tacoma Public Library
Tacoma Public Library (TPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for more than 125 years. Our neighborhood libraries originated with Andrew Carnegie's visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century and are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service - and vital community hubs - that continue to provide far more than free books and materials.
Learn more about the Tacoma Public Library and the services we provide at www.tacomalibrary.org and connect with us on facebook, instagram, twitter, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on exciting things happening at the library, and to be notified of other career opportunities with us.
Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the City of Tacoma Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date.
Insurance Plans: You may participate in one of several group health insurance programs. Employees and their dependents are covered by a medical-surgical-hospital plan, vision plan, dental plan, and employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance and Deferred Compensation options are also available.
Employees are covered by the State Industrial Insurance Act.
Paid leave: Library Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).
Retirement: All employees of the Library except part-time Pages, temporary employees, and certain project employees, are included in the City of Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacorna.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. All members of the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System are also covered by Social Security.
The Tacoma Public Library is not a department of the City of Tacoma and the Library's employees are not employees of the City. The Library is a separate entity with its own governing body. The Library's governing body is the Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees.
Employees of the City of Tacoma who accept employment with the Tacoma Public Library will lose their City of Tacoma employee seniority. They will also find that their leave accruals, and some of the benefits enjoyed as employees of the City of Tacoma do not carry over when they are hired for a position with the Tacoma Public Library.
01 Answer the following question as truthfully and accurately as possible. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Tacoma Public Library. Please indicate "Yes" to show that you have read this.
02 Do you have an equivalent combination to a bachelor's degree in human resources, business or public administration, cross-cultural communication or directly related field AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience coordinating and championing diversity, equity and inclusion programs for an organization? (Please note education and experience can be substituted on a year for year basis)
03 Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.
04 Please provide specific information regarding how you learned about this job opening. Thank you, your feedback will be used to evaluate our success reaching the public and refine our methods for future job postings.
* Required Question
The Library Equity & Engagement Manager will be a key member of Tacoma Public Library's senior leadership team, working to assess, design, develop, implement, research, and evaluate equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives appropriate to TPL's values, goals, and strategic priorities.
As the Equity & Engagement Manager you will be responsible for:
Equity, diversity, & inclusion. Research the best-suited diversity and inclusion tools and resources for implementation at the organization. Lead the organization in implementing the Library's Equity and Access Strategic Priority, helping to identify specific action step and meet benchmarks and timelines.
Programming, partnerships, and outreach. Through intentional outreach, collaborate with community members and the Leadership Team to ensure that programs, partnerships, and outreach efforts are developed and assessed through an equity lens, and are reflective of the diverse perspectives, cultures, and needs of our community.
Analyze workplace trends. Work with the Library's Human Resources Manager to analyze workplace diversity trends (e.g., recruitment, hiring, retention, professional development, employee engagement) and propose changes in policies, practices, and processes that are equitable. Work within the Library's strategic vision and plan to create workplace metrics, identify necessary changes, and develop internal and external partnerships.
Diverse workforce. Partner with the Library's Human Resources Manager to serve as equity and diversity expert, providing consultative services and guidance. Support and guide hiring managers to ensure diversity and inclusion is embedded in HR processes such as recruitment, hiring, retention, and employee relations, and to provide resources for supporting staff. Help to further develop benchmarks, goals, and measures by which to assess equity and diversity.
Staff learning and culture. Partner with the Learning and Development Specialist and other internal stakeholders to design and deliver learning and development opportunities across the organization; Help build on a foundation of shared knowledge and understanding, helping to foster a culture and mindset that aligns with our strategic priority of Equity and Access; Support specific anti-racist outcomes as defined in a system-wide EDI plan; Identify new opportunities to engage staff in community conversations and activities related to Library EDI priorities; Attend EDI workshops/conferences to stay abreast of new and developing programs, approaches, and advancements; Lead workshops with Leadership and other staff teams on equity, diversity, and inclusion; Work in partnership with HR and public services staff to schedule training and activities, and to generally foster a safe and welcoming environment where all voices and perspectives are heard and honored.
Working relationships. Foster good working relationships with staff across the organization and community. Develop partnerships with equity, diversity, and inclusion experts. Accept and complete assignments in a professional and timely manner.
Customer experience. Collaborate with the Learning and Development Specialist to ensure that library service models are developed and assessed through an equity lens and meets the needs of our communities.
Committees and workgroups. In support of clearly defined EDI goals and objectives, act in a leadership role on the Racial Equity and Social Justice team by providing guidance, coaching, and direction. Serve as the liaison between the Racial Equity and Social Justice team (RESJ) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Keep the SLT apprised of projects that RESJ is working on.
Leadership and supervision. Take a leadership role in mentoring and coaching members of the senior leadership team, managers, and staff.
Project management. Directly manage projects related to the accomplishment of EDI and anti-racist related outcomes.
Qualifications
Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or public administration, cross-cultural communication or directly related field
Minimum Experience*
4 years of progressively responsible experience coordinating and championing diversity, equity and inclusion programs for an organization.
*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience teaching, training, and/or delivering learning content to adults related to workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion, or anti-oppressive practices is desirable
- Experience working with diverse groups, traditionally underrepresented groups
- A learning/growth mindset and high level of social and emotional intelligence. (self awareness, self management, social awareness, and relationship management.)
- Experience in community engagement
Knowledge of:
- Library operations, programs, and services
- Best practices in supporting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in organizations
- Spanish or other non- English language skills
- Organizational development
- Create, design, and deliver learning and development opportunities
- Develop and implement strategies to help people and organizations navigate complex equity, diversity, and inclusion issues
- Taking a leadership role when working with Leadership Teams and on a workgroup or task force.
- Implementing change management processes
- Leading internal teams or committees as well as managing external relationships and consultants
- Mentoring other employees or volunteers
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
Interested individuals should apply online and attach resume and cover letter. Be sure to answer the supplemental questions.
Applicants who meet the qualifications will have applications and other submitted materials sent to the Library for interview and hiring consideration. Appointment is subject to passing a background check. New employees must successfully complete a six month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification. For Benefits information, please click the benefits tab.
Tacoma Public Library Stands Against Racism and White Supremacy
Tacoma Public Library is opposed to white supremacy in all of its forms and is committed to fostering an organization that is actively anti-racist. We believe that Black Lives Matter. We are grieving with our black community and all communities of color who continue to be harmed by institutionalized racism. We are committed to being a trusted community resource available to all and will provide resources and public programs that seek to reflect the values of anti-racism and elevate the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
Tacoma Public Library
Tacoma Public Library (TPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for more than 125 years. Our neighborhood libraries originated with Andrew Carnegie's visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century and are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service - and vital community hubs - that continue to provide far more than free books and materials.
Learn more about the Tacoma Public Library and the services we provide at www.tacomalibrary.org and connect with us on facebook, instagram, twitter, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on exciting things happening at the library, and to be notified of other career opportunities with us.
Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the City of Tacoma Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date.
Insurance Plans: You may participate in one of several group health insurance programs. Employees and their dependents are covered by a medical-surgical-hospital plan, vision plan, dental plan, and employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance and Deferred Compensation options are also available.
Employees are covered by the State Industrial Insurance Act.
Paid leave: Library Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).
Retirement: All employees of the Library except part-time Pages, temporary employees, and certain project employees, are included in the City of Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacorna.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. All members of the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System are also covered by Social Security.
The Tacoma Public Library is not a department of the City of Tacoma and the Library's employees are not employees of the City. The Library is a separate entity with its own governing body. The Library's governing body is the Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees.
Employees of the City of Tacoma who accept employment with the Tacoma Public Library will lose their City of Tacoma employee seniority. They will also find that their leave accruals, and some of the benefits enjoyed as employees of the City of Tacoma do not carry over when they are hired for a position with the Tacoma Public Library.
01 Answer the following question as truthfully and accurately as possible. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Tacoma Public Library. Please indicate "Yes" to show that you have read this.
- Yes
- No
02 Do you have an equivalent combination to a bachelor's degree in human resources, business or public administration, cross-cultural communication or directly related field AND 4 years of progressively responsible experience coordinating and championing diversity, equity and inclusion programs for an organization? (Please note education and experience can be substituted on a year for year basis)
- Yes
- No
03 Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.
- Job Interest Card notification
- Professional organization
- Military organization
- City of Tacoma employee
- Online job board posting
- Word of mouth
- Indeed
- Careers in Government
- Government Jobs
- Outreach Event
- National Diversity Network
- African American Job Network
- Asian Job Network
- Disability Job Network
- Latino Job Network
- Retirement Job Network
- LGBT Job Network
- Veteran Job Network
04 Please provide specific information regarding how you learned about this job opening. Thank you, your feedback will be used to evaluate our success reaching the public and refine our methods for future job postings.
* Required Question
