Equity and Inclusion Program Manager (Project Manager)

Primary Objective

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The City of Bloomington seeks an individual to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives designed to promote equity, inclusion, and a healthy, connected workplace culture. This position serves as a project manager for initiatives that foster belonging, improve employee engagement, and ensure equitable access to opportunities and resources across the City organization. The role supports the City’s vision of being a vibrant, safe, and welcoming place where all employees and community members can thrive.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

Project Management

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives designed to promote equity, inclusion, and a healthy, connected workplace culture
• Lead and manage culture-based initiatives, including employee onboarding improvements, mentorship program development, and workplace culture assessments
• Monitor and analyze program benchmarks using an analytical framework to show the impact and outcome of projects
• Manage and maintain strong relationships with a broad set of stakeholders, including senior government officials and other stakeholders of City services
• Bridge communications across diverse stakeholder groups to influence and advance equity and workplace culture initiatives while fostering trust and collaboration
• Serves as staff liaison to the Human Rights Commission and ensure alignment with City goals for equity, inclusion, and community engagement
• Track and analyze project benchmarks to demonstrate progress and outcomes

• Lead or support Citywide initiatives that strengthen belonging, trust, and engagement among employees
• Partner with Human Resources to integrate equity and inclusion principles into onboarding, performance management, and recognition programs
• Facilitate employee listening sessions, surveys, and focus groups to assess organizational culture and identify opportunities for improvement
• Promote cultural awareness, wellness, and professional development through events, campaigns, and trainings
• Serve as a connector between leadership and staff, ensuring employee voice and feedback inform City policies and initiatives

• Collaborate across departments to implement training that builds cultural competency, inclusive leadership, and equity awareness
• Create and maintain resources and toolkits that enhance staff understanding of systemic inequities and inclusive practices
• Facilitate learning experiences that promote empathy, collaboration, and understanding across diverse teams
• Support organizational learning goals by coordinating workshops, retreats, and leadership development sessions focused on belonging and engagement

• Draft internal and external communications to promote transparency, awareness, and engagement around workplace culture and equity initiatives
• Respond to data and reporting requests on metrics related to equity, inclusion, and workplace culture
• Support meeting coordination, presentations, and materials for leadership and community stakeholders
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned

• Knowledge of organizational development and project management principles
• Knowledge of program planning, including evaluation, communication methods and techniques
• Ability to create and manage comprehensive plans that identify all tasks, resources and deliverables required to achieve the desired results
• Knowledge of performance and effectiveness measures
• Experience leading institutional or organizational change related to equity and inclusion
• Working knowledge of computer operations, applications, and software

• Understanding of employee engagement strategies, culture assessments, and organizational wellness initiatives
• Ability to build relationships across departments and foster a sense of belonging among employees
• Skilled in facilitation, team-building, and collaborative problem-solving

• Knowledge of institutional and structural inequities, with the ability to apply equity principles to organizational practices
• Experience working with diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic communities

• Ability to thoughtfully communicate with and respectfully engage diverse stakeholders around a shared vision for achieving results
• Good human relations skills and strong cultural agility
• Experience developing multi-cultural and multi-racial teams to achieve racial equity through collective action
• Team-building experience and skills
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Skilled in presenting, training, and facilitating discussions with diverse audiences

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience performing human resources, diversity, equity, inclusion, organizational culture or project management work
• Two years of experience facilitating DEI or workplace culture training
• Ability to thoughtfully communicate with and respectfully engage diverse stakeholders around a shared vision for achieving results
• Three years of experience applying culturally sensitive practices while working with individuals from diverse backgrounds

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in human resources, organizational development, public administration, race/gender studies, or a related field
• Three or more years in the public sector performing organizational development, diversity equity/inclusion or project management duties
• Additional experience engaging community capacity building with marginalized communities, including BIPOC, first generation, LGBTQIA+, low income, and disability communities
• Experience designing and managing employee engagement or wellness programs
• Familiarity with survey design, data analysis, or organizational development assessment tools

Supplemental Information

Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:

• 10 days paid vacation per year
• 13 days paid personal leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and dental insurance
• Paid employee life insurance
• Paid employee disability insurance
• Employer/employee paid pension
• Deferred compensation
• Tuition assistance program
• Health club membership reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other optional benefits
• Great suburban location, on bus line
• Free employee parking

• (Union contracts may vary from the above list.)