Director, Community Impact & Inclusion

Norweld; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dayton Metro Library seeks a full-time Community Impact and Inclusion Director to join the Executive Administration team. Based at the Main Library, the role oversees the Community Impact and Innovation Center and ensures department specialists provide support and training across branches, driving equitable policies and welcoming services.

You will mentor leaders, guide equity initiatives, partner with Human Resources on inclusive practices, and measure program outcomes with clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience at a professional level. Master’s degree preferred.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) program.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to foster a positive, inclusive experience.
• Inspire trust and commitment to EDI initiatives.
• Track record of fostering, driving, and implementing innovative ideas with broad impact.
• Connections to community-based organizations to support the community.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to drive occasionally.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and policies.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions.

Responsibilities

• Establishes goals and objectives for equity and inclusion activities which support the Library’s mission.
• Keeps abreast of inclusion best practices and provides advice on changes.
• Directly hires, manages, evaluates, and schedules direct reports.
• Mentors, coaches, and guides executive leadership on inclusion matters.
• Oversees strategic visioning, planning, and assessment of The Center for Community Impact and Innovation.
• Identifies opportunities for community participation in inclusion priorities.
• Partners with HR to embed inclusion in recruitment, hiring, training and retention.
• Directs evaluation of inclusion programs and establishes benchmarks.
• Collaborates to ensure services and programs are developed through an equity lens.
• Supports committees focused on inclusion and may serve as chair.
• Implements policies at department level and participates in policy development.
• Serves on Executive Director’s cabinet and participates in system-wide decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Library experience helpful

Job description

The Dayton Metro Library seeks a full-time Community Impact and Inclusion Director to join the Executive Administration team. Based at the Main Library, the role oversees the Community Impact and Innovation Center and ensures department specialists provide support and training across branches, driving equitable policies and welcoming services.

You will mentor leaders, guide equity initiatives, partner with Human Resources on inclusive practices, and measure program outcomes with clear