What You'll Be Doing

The Wake County Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) works with departments and agencies to promote a culture that is welcoming, affirming, diverse, equitable, and inclusive in order to foster a sense of belonging for (Team) Wake and beyond, with the goal of advancing human potential and growth.

We are seeking a creative, open-minded, and highly collaborative team member to serve as our new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant.

The Consultant will partner with the DEI Director and key stakeholders to execute strategic plans focused on developing leaders' and employees' skills in creating an inclusive and equitable environment that allows everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and have opportunities to grow and thrive.

The DEI Consultant will receive a portfolio of departmental “customers” with whom they will work closely to build and implement customized DEI capacity-building strategies. The Consultant will assist in developing and implementing programs and training, collaborate in the creation of short and long-term equity goals, track metrics, and develop reports that measure results and inform decision-making. The Consultant will foster a culture of inclusion through a commitment and dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additionally, the Consultant will support interpersonal skill-building and infrastructure strategies to address inequities in practices, policies, and programs.

A day in the life of the DEI Consultant may include:

• Lead department-wide comprehensive DEI change management and capacity-building journeys
• Deliver targeted skill-building initiatives at a department or division level
• Coordinate organization-wide DEI fluency-building opportunities
• Measure and evaluate DEI organizational development strategies
• Participate in the development of strategic communication content
• Research and benchmark DEI industry best practices, and collaborate with the ODEI team to stay aligned with industry standards
• Participate in professional development opportunities such as training and certifications for ongoing development as a DEI practitioner

This positions offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with time in the office required.

About Our Team

The Wake County Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion works with Wake County Government departments and agencies to promote a culture that is welcoming, affirming, diverse equitable, and inclusive in order to foster a sense of belonging for (Team) Wake and beyond, with the goal of advancing human potential and growth. The DEI Consultant will serve the Division of Organizational Development, which is positioned to lead and support the successful implementation of strategies to integrate DEI into our workforce. These strategies are scalable by careful planning, total collaboration, and lifting the voices of all with lived experiences. Our division follows a 3-tiered implementation model that builds on existing successful practices and takes the opportunity to reimagine for change.

• Tier 1 Services include organization-wide DEI fluency-building opportunities to increase our collective DEI knowledge and normalize DEI-centered discussions.
• Tier 2 Services include ad hoc DEI skill-building opportunities request-driven process improvement projects, and customized skills training.
• Tier 3 Services include a department-specific comprehensive capacity-building lifecycle, to implement sustained interpersonal and infrastructure changes that advance DEI for each team member and customer. Every department is unique and requires a unique and customized approach for success. Participating departments are assigned a DEI Consultant, who collaborates with leadership and staff to develop and implement a DEI action plan.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a relevant degree
• Three or more years of job-related experience

Equivalent education and experience will be accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Professional experience building DEI programs
• Professional experience with organizational change management and project management, especially leading and directing multiple projects
• Policy development skills and execution experience
• Effective communicator and writer

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Knowledge of current DEI best practices and trends to include racial equity, cultural competence, unconscious bias
• Practical experience designing and implementing DEI strategies and project plans
• Ability to facilitate effective and engaging content to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to mobilize others, working at multiple levels within an organization

About This Position

Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: $60,244 - $102,423 (starting salary will be based on candidate's qualifications and internal equity)

Market Range: 60,244.00 - 102,423.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/3/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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