Diversity & Inclusion Specialist | Language Access Lead

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services seeks an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 to support the Workforce Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit. This role serves as co-chair of the Cultural Inclusion Alliance and drives non-discriminatory hiring practices, outreach to diverse communities, and diversity training.

The position contributes to a 24/7 agency and its hosted offices, collaborating across divisions to advance inclusion, equity, and accessibility across NYS

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights.
• Experience with organizations focused on equal opportunity, civil rights, minority business development, or related programs; or recruitment, training, and upgrading qualifications of protected class members.
• Substitutions: an associate's degree may substitute for two years; bachelor's for four; J.D. or master's for five years.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Language Access Coordinator.
• Assist with implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives and procedures.
• Co-chair Cultural Inclusion Alliance and coordinate events promoting cultural inclusion and heritage.
• Liaise with departments to advance inclusion initiatives.
• Conduct targeted recruitment to increase representation of protected classes.
• Represent the agency at career fairs for diversity recruitment.
• Review and approve hires based on non-discriminatory factors; share job postings with diverse populations.
• May conduct training on equal employment opportunity and diversity.

Skills

Diversity and inclusion

Equal opportunity

Coordination

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

J.D. or Master’s degree

Job description

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services seeks an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 to support the Workforce Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit. This role serves as co-chair of the Cultural Inclusion Alliance and drives non-discriminatory hiring practices, outreach to diverse communities, and diversity training.

The position contributes to a 24/7 agency and its hosted offices, collaborating across divisions to advance inclusion, equity, and accessibility across NYS