$1,500 Sign on Bonus

Relocation costs may be covered

Housing resources can be shared

The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC) is an internationally-recognized, multi-service agency and is the largest provider of services to deaf and hard of hearing children and adults in New England We are the largest private employer of deaf individuals in Massachusetts. In 2019, TLC was named Outstanding Organization of the Year by the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. In 2020, TLC was named NonProfit Partner of the Year by MetroWest Chamber of Commerce.

DESCRIPTION:

This position will provide program support, professional development, and project management for the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer (CEIO).  Participate fully in the direction of the activities of the Equity and Inclusion Office (E&I) and keeps the CEIO advised on the important matters, and their implications related to carrying out the supporting tasks of the E&I’s mission and operations. Plan logistical, administrative and operation support and coordinate annual, high level conferences, workshops, and professional development courses.

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

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze and use data to identify professional development needs and to evaluate, improve, and report on program effectiveness (including purchasing equipment and supplies, maintaining accurate reports, and submitting and maintaining balanced budgets)

Assist CEIO with developing, coordinating, and overseeing programs in alignment with TLC/E&I’s goals.

Conduct constructive after action reviews to identify and carry out improvements to internal operations, controls, and coordination. 

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of TLC programs, including support and engage in administering professional development for organizations.

Publish monthly E&I newsletter and monthly/weekly announcements for upcoming events to TLC staff and highlighting professional development activities

Formulate, prepare, and revise the cost estimates for conferences, workshops, seminars, roundtables, etc. 

Prepare data summaries for inclusion in a variety of E&I reports on budget and other issues. 

Exercise timely and accurate tracking of obligations, commitments, and resource issues within the fiscal and budgetary guidance of E&I. 

Research and analyze new or changing subjects to develop professional development courses, workshops, seminars, and lunch. 

Establish and maintain contact with others in organizations related to equity and inclusion to keep abreast of the latest changes. 

Assist in the coordination, and planning of orientation days for new Staff from equity lens 

Perform other tasks as assigned by the CEIO

**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.

PM20

• Masters preferred, or Bachelor with 5 years of experience
• Native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• 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
• Skill in establishing and maintaining an effective and cooperative work relationships with organizations to obtain cooperation in conference and event planning functions
• Strong communication skill in order to effectively enter and maintain data, prepare reports, and express findings to various levels of staff