Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion Compliance Lead

City of Portland, Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holidays

Leave benefits

Life & disability ins

Retirement plans

Recreation facilities

Fitness reimbursement

PD discounts

Job summary

The City of Portland, Maine is seeking an Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Compliance Coordinator to work with elected officials, leadership, staff, and the community to ensure equitable access to city services. The role ensures compliance with accessibility laws and public accommodations, while guiding efforts to increase intercultural understanding.

Reporting to the City Manager, the coordinator will collaborate with departments to implement inclusive policies, train staff, and facilitate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, legal compliance, community access, program development, or other relevant areas; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the City’s compliance with public accessibility laws, including policy analysis and training; manage Language Access Program and coordinate with departments; serve as hearing officer for Public Accessibility Laws complaints or grievances.
• Help underserved communities navigate municipal government; build trust with marginalized groups; collaborate with the Community Engagement Coordinator to address concerns.
• Oversee Sister Cities program and support Naming Committee and related initiatives.

Skills

Program development

Compliance

Policy creation

Training

Communication

Stakeholder relationships

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Barrier awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google G-Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Portland, Maine is seeking an Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion Compliance Coordinator to work with elected officials, leadership, staff, and the community to ensure equitable access to city services. The role ensures compliance with accessibility laws and public accommodations, while guiding efforts to increase intercultural understanding.

Reporting to the City Manager, the coordinator will collaborate with departments to implement inclusive policies, train staff, and facilitate