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Program Specialist - Equity and Inclusion

Salary

$80,142.40 - $130,062.40 Annually

Location

Twin Cities area, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00111

Division

Metro Transit

Department

Equity and Inclusion

Opening Date

04/21/2025

Closing Date

5/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

Metro Transit, a division of the Metropolitan Council, is seeking a Program Specialist - Equity and Inclusion!

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit, a division of the Metropolitan Council, is the largest provider of public transit service in the Minneapolis-St. Paul seven-county metropolitan area and one of the country's largest public transit systems. Metro Transit operates bus, light rail and commuter rail service essential to the region's mobility, and provides resources for carpooling, vanpooling and bike commuting. Metro Transit helps people get where they're going, helps reduce the region's motor vehicle congestion problem and promotes a cleaner environment.

The Equity and Inclusion Program Specialist assists the Senior Manager, Equity and Inclusion in enhancing and implementing a comprehensive Equity and Inclusion Strategy at Metro Transit including:

+ Develops and coordinates the implementation of E&I program initiatives around employee outreach and engagement.

+ Coordinates the implementation of Metro Transit initiatives around workforce analysis and effectiveness using equity lenses.

+ Assists with developing training or other programming to educate employees on what is Equity and Inclusion how to integrate it into their work.

+ Coordinates and facilitates E&I Outreach and Communications activities.

+ Serves an internal consultant role - advises or consult with managers, supervisors and other employees, in groups or individually, on how to integrate E&I into their core business.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What you would do in this job

1. Develops and coordinates the implementation of E&I program initiatives around employee outreach and engagement at Metro Transit:

+ Employee Resource Groups (ERG) - in coordination with Council's HR Department and Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity identifies, launches and supports the mission and activities of ERG groups at Metro Transit.

+ Equity & Inclusion Team – coordinates and support E&I program assignments and activities of subgroups within team.

+ Supports the implementation of Metro Transit’s Equity Consideration Tool in collaboration with various functions within the agency.

+ Assist with coordination of E&I master program schedule and team calendar.

+ Develop strategy for bulletin boards/digital signs communication in all garages,

2. Coordinates the implementation of E&I Program initiatives around workforce measurements at Metro Transit:

+ Assists with conducting workforce analysis and organizational assessments to identify enablers and inhibitors of a workplace that is diverse and inclusive and targets programs where greatest leverage can be achieved.

+ Assists with development of unit's goals and ways of measuring the effectiveness of agency's E&I initiatives implemented.

3. In partnership with Council's LOD Department, develops training or other programming to educate employees and managers on how to recognize, accommodate and appreciate individual differences and how these can be bridged back to assist in meeting company business plans:

+ Assist with the design of E&I program presentations using multiple media resources to be used in webinars and staff workshop training.

+ Creates training materials (slides, handouts).

+ Delivers E&I Program training to employees, managers and key stakeholder groups.

+ Review and update training curriculum for improvements and additions utilizing staff and participant evaluations.

4. Coordinate and facilitates E&I Outreach and Communications Program activities:

+ Work collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications team to enhance Metro Transit reputation for diversity and inclusion, including content for Metro Transit website and intranet, outreach promotional materials, brochures, formal presentations, newsletters, news releases, and social media outlet.

+ Identify opportunities and strategic partnerships that deepen external engagement.

+ Ensures communication activities align with the E&I program strategy plan and goals.

5. Keeps current on Equity and Inclusion Programs and developments by maintaining contact with others in the field (e.g.., professional association and educational groups, and professional development efforts)

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of related experience (o rganizational development and change, public transportation, Diversity administration, policy development, race equity, human resources, dealing with equity change, or public sector work. ) and completed education (degree field of study in Public Administration, Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology, Business or Management, or closely related field .)

+ Bachelor 's degree and three (3) years of experience.

+ Associate's degree and five (5) years of experience.

+ High school diploma/GED and seven (7) years of experience.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

+ Experience developing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

+ Experience coordinating and managing projects.

+ Experience in leading and facilitating meetings with complex and detailed materials.

+ Demonstrated experience in cultural competence and working with diverse communities and stakeholders.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job.

+ Knowledge of d iversity, equity and inclusion history, theory, practice.

+ Knowledge of a pproaches/best practices to influence, consult, and drive change.

+ Skills in p roject coordination/management.

+ Skills in verbal and written communication.

+ Ability to inspire participation and commitment across the agency.

+ Ability to work cross functionally, engage in coordination ac ross departments and the broader organizational hierarchy.

+ Ability to develop strategies and plans.

+ Ability to w ork independently with other functions to design, develop and implement d iversity, equity and inclusion programs.

+ Ability to deliver hi-impact solutions within a limited budget.

Additional information

Union / Grade: Non-Represented Classified / Grade G

FLSA:Exempt

Safety Sensitive:No

Work Environment:Work is performed in a standard office setting.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

+ We review your minimum qualifications.

+ We rate your education and experience.

+ We conduct a structured panel interview.

+ We conduct a selection interview.

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [email protected].

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic

+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

+ parking at many job locations

+ fitness centers at many job locations

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attached a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

+ Yes

+ No

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How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other

03

Select the option that best indicates your education and experience level.

+ Master 's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology, Business or Management, or closely related field; and one (1) year of related education and progressive professional experience in organization development and change, public transportation, Diversity administration, policy development, race equity, human resources, dealing with equity change, or public sector work.

+ Bachelor 's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Psychology, Sociology, Business or Management, or closely related field; and at least three (3) years of related education and progressive professional experience in organization development and change, public transportation, Diversity administration, policy development, race equity, human resources, dealing with equity change, or public sector work.

+ Associate's degree in related field and five (5) years of related education and progressive professional experience in organization development and change, public transportation, diversity administration, policy development, race equity, human resources, dealing with equity change, or public sector work.

+ High school diploma/GED and seven (7) years of related education and progressive professional experience in organization development and change, public transportation, diversity administration, policy development, race equity, human resources, dealing with equity change, or public sector work.

04

Please describe what diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace means to you.

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Select the following in which you have knowledge and/or experience related to coordinating or managing projects:

+ Gathering and implementing perspectives from different stakeholders

+ Coaching or providing training, resources and support to staff

+ Initiating and/or implementing equity-related projects

+ none of the above

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Provide an example of a continuous improvement project or other project that improved your organization's equity and inclusion processes in which you played a significant role. As part of your answer, discuss any continuous improvement or project management methodologies you applied. If you have no experience, please write N/A.

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Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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