ORGANIZATIONAL EQUITY COORDINATOR

Colonial Group; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Caregiver Leave

Paid Time Off

KPERS Retirement

Job summary

The City of Lawrence is seeking a Coordinator to support equity initiatives across departments and with community partners. The role blends administrative, analytical, and project coordination work to advance inclusive services and programs.

Reporting to the Director of Equity & Inclusion, you will facilitate DEI efforts, engage with diverse communities, and provide timely, equitable responses to resident questions and service requests. A background check will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of DEI-related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between City departments, partners, and underrepresented communities to support equitable service delivery.
• Provide guidance and leadership on DEI initiatives, identify barriers, and develop strategies to improve service delivery.
• Facilitate conversations, trainings, and community engagement to promote inclusion and reduce barriers.
• Prepare reports on equity initiatives and serve as liaison to the LGBTQ+ community.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Communications, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Organizational Development, Ethnic Studies, Diversity Management, or a related field

Two years of related experience in organizational development, training, community engagement, or diversity, equity, and inclusion

Job description

Work Schedule & Location

This is a 32 hour per week salaried position that works primarily remotely. The position requires regular in-person availability in Lawrence, including periodic on-site work at City Hall or other City locations, generally on a weekly basis or as operational needs require.

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Equity & Inclusion, this position supports the City’s efforts to advance equitable and inclusive services, programs, and community engagement. The Coordinator works collaboratively across City departments and with community partners to support organizational equity initiatives and strengthen relationships with diverse communities. The position also provides administrative, analytical, and project coordination support to the Equity & Inclusion function.

Responsibilities

Serves as a liaison between City departments, key community partners, and underrepresented communities to support the equitable delivery of City and community services. Provides guidance and leadership on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including identifying structural barriers, evaluating policies and practices, and developing strategies to improve service delivery. Facilitates conversations, training, and community engagement efforts that promote inclusion and reduce barriers to participation for culturally and economically diverse communities. Researches best practices, prepares reports on equity initiatives, and serves as a liaison to the LGBTQ+ community. Responds to resident questions and service requests in a timely, courteous, and equitable manner.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Communications, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Organizational Development, Ethnic Studies, Diversity Management, or a related field, and two years of related experience in organizational development, training, community engagement, or diversity, equity, and inclusion. Relevant paid or volunteer experience working with diverse or underrepresented communities is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

The successful candidate must pass a background check, post-offer physical, and drug screening.

Benefit Information

Benefits are prorated based on part-time status.

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE WellCare Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
• Caregiver Leave: Paid caregiver leave
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and sick leave accruals; personal leave; paid holidays
• Retirement:Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)