$1,500 Sign on Bonus

Relocation costs may be covered

Housing resources can be shared

The role of the Equity and Inclusion Specialist is to provide program support, professional development, and project management for the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer (CEIO). Participate fully in the direction and support in developing, implementing, and evaluating culturally responsive approaches in TLC programs and school-community engagement and partnerships providing resources, strategies, and training to create a cultural shift for social change.

CEIO provides consulting services as needed by this position in planning activities, developing priorities and schedules, and determining how assignments are carried out. This position is expected to plan and carry out the work independently, and coordinate actions on own initiative. 

SUPERVISOR: Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer- This is a new position for TLC, and the structure may evolve over time.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will be working under the direct supervision of the Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer.
• Coordinates activities with the TLC community and  enhance inclusion for families and students. 
• Collaborate with the CEIO to heighten an organization climate of inclusiveness and belonging.  
• Serve as a liaison to TLC Programs on cross-cutting issues to ensure consistent levels of support, quality, and messaging. 
• Coordinate professional development activities across the TLC.
• Research and analyze new or changing data trends and prepare data summaries for inclusion in a variety of EI reports on budget and other issues.
• Post events to facilitate planning and prevent conflicts. 
• Create and distribute monthly/weekly announcements for upcoming events to TLC staff, students & families and consumers. 
• Provide training, resources, and collaboration to community partners around Inclusion and Belonging Provides ongoing support and coaching for staff in best practices, national research and recommendations on diversity, equity and inclusion work.
• Work closely with the TLC’s Human Resource Office.
• Performs other related duties as requested. 

**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**TLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, criminal record (inquiries only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, and any other legally protected characteristic.

**TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

• ASL Fluent 
• Prefer Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education, Psychology, Human Services or related field; or
• 4 years of experience education, human services or community development preferred
• 2 years  experience in diversity related program or equivalent education/experiences
• Must be able to created and conduct dynamic and engaging presentation for a variety audiences, display proficiency with technology
• Ability to set goals, plan strategies, schedule, and coordinate work and integrate planning efforts across work units to meet organizational goals
• Have experience working from social justice oriented lens
• Ability to plan, schedule, and track techniques to structure and monitor the effective and efficient execution of program operations. 
• Strong communication skill in order to effectively enter and maintain data, prepare reports, and express findings to various levels of staff 
• Being resourceful in supporting groups in a variety of settings  
• Being forward-thinking through independent research, reading existing publications and developing knowledge in continuous pursuit of best practices 
• Be an effective team member by collaborating and contributing to team goals. 
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work 
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments 
• Display a significant degree of positive attitude, professionalism, and confidentiality