(Full-Time) DEI Support Specialist

The DEI Support Specialist serves as the public face of the DEI department, building and maintaining relationships with communities throughout the Metroparks' service area. This role is responsible for supporting the department's day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation, maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Assist in the ideation, design, coordination, and/or facilitation of DEI workshops, presentations, learning opportunities and other strategic initiatives
• Serve as a coordinator and liaison to develop mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with community organizations in Southeast Michigan
• Coordinate data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting processes related to DEI work and practices
• Respects and protects the privacy and confidentiality of all employee-related data and information
• Work collaboratively and with other departments on projects initiated by Metroparks Leadership
• Investigate and recommend alternative programming options to promote DEI
• Assist in improving community-wide engagement
• Work with DEI advisory team and other action committees on strategies that promote DEI across the organization
• Composes and edits a variety of correspondence, reports, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy and completeness
• Proofs and edits DEI communication content for both internal and external use
• Acts as custodian of department documents and records
• Establishes and maintains filing systems
• Maintains catalog, specifications and commodity record files
• Assist at various meetings by taking notes and revising into minutes
• Assist in setting up events
• Maintains department inventories and orders office supplies, materials, supplies, and equipment in accordance with HCMA purchasing policies
• Coordinate materials to be sent to and attend DEI events and professionally represent the Metroparks
• Request, receive, proof and coordinate program and event information from multiple departments and locations
• Tracks project and campaign schedules to ensure deadlines are met and projects stay on task
• Assist with special projects
• Serve on employee committees

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan