What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equity and Engagement Specialist position at CITY OF DECATUR?
POSITION TITLE: Equity and Engagement Specialist
REPORTS TO: Equity and Engagement Director
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office – Equity & Engagement
LOCATION: Decatur City Hall - In-person
WORK HOURS: Part-time between 8-5 p.m. weekdays; some weekends and evenings
COMPENSATION: $20-$25 per hour depending on qualifications
The Part-Time Equity and Engagement Specialist supports the Equity and Engagement Division in advancing the City's commitment to equity and meaningful community engagement. This position plays a critical role in coordinating key initiatives, analyzing organizational practices, and fostering inclusive community collaboration and partnerships that strengthen our City's strategic efforts.
Responsibilities:
Program Coordination and Event Management
- Coordinate and support the implementation of the City's Citizen Academy program, including scheduling, logistics, curriculum development, and participant engagement.
- Organize and execute employee engagement events, workshops, and training sessions to foster workplace inclusion and professional development.
- Collaborate with the Employee Equity and Inclusion Team and Employee Engagement Team to plan and deliver programming that advances organizational culture goals.
- Provide administrative and programmatic support to the Better Together Advisory Board, including meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-up on action items.
Equity Analysis and Assessment
- Assess organizational practices, policies, and procedures to identify barriers to equity and inclusion.
- Analyze data, survey results, and other quantitative and qualitative metrics to track, evaluate, and report on progress and the effectiveness of the City’s equity and engagement initiatives.
- Conduct equity impact assessments on proposed programs, policies, and budget allocations.
- Develop data-driven strategies and recommendations to advance the City's equity and racial justice strategic plan goals.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
Community Engagement and Partnerships
- Co-design and implement comprehensive community outreach strategies.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and local stakeholders to strengthen partnership opportunities.
- Facilitate community forums, listening sessions, and public engagement activities.
- Support the development of culturally responsive and accessible engagement methods and materials.
Communications and Digital Management
- Assist with managing and updating content on the City's website.
- Develop and maintain digital communications materials, including social media content, newsletters, and informational resources.
- Ensure all communications reflect principles of accessibility, cultural responsiveness, and plain language.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support special projects and initiatives assigned by the Equity and Engagement Director.
- Participate in interdepartmental collaboration to integrate equity principles across City operations.
- Stay current on related best practices.
- Attend relevant meetings, training, conferences, and professional development opportunities as identified by the Equity & Engagement Director.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies & Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in community and stakeholder engagement, and collaborative problem-solving with diverse populations.
- Strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data; experience with survey design and program evaluation preferred
- Experience with a variety of communication tools including digital newsletters, websites, and social media.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
- Ability to learn and apply Decatur’s brand style guide, usage standards, and city-specific knowledge (history, government, departments).
- Experience with website content management systems, social media platforms, Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate and work closely with residents, City employees, businesses, and community partners.
- Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
Required Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in equity and inclusion work, community engagement, or related field.
- Experience working in local government, public sector, or community-based organizations preferred.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Decatur is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, familial status, or veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Salary : $20 - $25