Full-Time Director of Diverisity, Equity and Inclusion
Job Description
About the opportunity: King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with extensive skill in embedding an equity lens across organizations. The Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’s focus is to build and strengthen a holistic DEI strategy that embodies KCLS’s mission and values. The Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leads a team of professionals who collaborate across all levels of the organization to support staff in collectively pursuing a shared vision of equity, and creating an environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences. Reporting to the Executive Director, and as a member of the KCLS Leadership Team, the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will develop, implement and track progress against ongoing strategic and tactical initiatives that help dismantle inequities for those historically underrepresented. With focus both internal to the employee and external to the patron experience, the work of this position enhances KCLS’s inclusive environment. Required Application Material: Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses relevant work experience, education, and training as it relates to this position. About King County Library System (KCLS): KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, KCLS creates opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.4 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs. Approximately 1,300 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. The service area of KCLS includes the cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County, with the exception of the city of Seattle. The King County Library System values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and differences. KCLS encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. We are committed to being equitable and fair in providing access to opportunities for all. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for this position or to perform the essential functions of this position. To request accommodation please call 425-369-3224. For more information about King County and KCLS, please visit the following links: | |
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: | |
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Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities: Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform.
Secondary Duties:
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DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: | |
Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and demonstrated experience in:
Core Competencies include: Customer Focus Primarily focused on customer needs, able to deliver high quality, value added services. Constantly strives to find new ways to increase customer satisfaction and understanding, foster equitable services, and forge meaningful connections. Valuing Diversity Manages relationships with all kinds and classes of people inclusively and equitably; respects, values, and encourages the unique dimension each employee adds to the organization and each member of the community brings to the whole. Seeks opportunities to learn from differences.Ethics, Values, and Judgement Exercises best judgement, trustworthiness, and professional standards of conduct; consistently demonstrates organizational values, moral principles, and accountability in behavior, character and action. Defends intellectual freedom and patron confidentiality. Professional & Technical Knowledge Coaching and Counseling Managerial Courage Communicates Effectively Organizing and Planning | |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: | |
Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is changing tasks depending upon the shift and will in most cases occasionally stand and walk and up to constantly sit. Will occasionally reach up or down and frequently reach out. Neck rotation may be up to occasional. Constantly using hands in conjunction with finger use and up to frequent keyboarding, this handling or keyboarding may be repetitive up to frequently. Up to occasionally operating foot controls. The employee will seldom lift up to 20 lbs. Employee will seldom push/pull carts and wheeled equipment with light force.Work Environment: Job is primarily performed indoors in a typical office setting, and involves extensive close work including use of a PC monitor. Incumbent must be available for evening and early morning meetings, on an occasional basis, and able to serve on-call. Occasional to extensive travel within the service district is required. |
How to Apply
Apply directly through our website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kcls/jobs/2815470/director-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion Resume and cover letter required for application to be considered complete.567 total views, 0 today