Human Rights & Equity Officer - City of Duluth, MN
Duluth, MN
About the Job
The City of Duluth seeks a Human Rights & Equity Officer to oversee the Human Rights Office and lead the City's efforts to improve organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are looking for someone with previous experience and a willingness to expand expertise in both areas.
More specifically, the position's purpose is to direct and oversee the processes used for receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints of discrimination under the City's human rights ordinances in coordination with the City's Human Rights Commission. The Human Rights & Equity Officer will develop, plan, and direct the City's efforts and programs designed to ensure the City organization reflects the diversity of the city's residents; provides a welcoming and safe environment for employees to work in; and ensures City services are equitably available to all residents.
The individual in this position will serve as a liaison and resource for community efforts advocating for or addressing equity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and human rights issues. They will also serve as an advisory resource to the Mayor, City Departments, and external partners on issues related to human rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The City of Duluth
The City of Duluth is in its early stages of operationalizing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging inside City Hall and across all Departments. With the help of consultants, City staff have created a strategic plan that will set the future Human Rights and Equity Officer up for success. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, to assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. Duluth, Minnesota's population is over 86,000 with a growing BIPOC population of 12.9 percent. Duluth is northern Minnesota’s largest city and home to two colleges and one university. It offers historic neighborhoods, a vibrant cultural scene, a thriving craft district, and beautiful parks. Duluth is located close to Lake Superior's beautiful North Shore and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, while still an easy drive to Minneapolis and St. Paul. With its diverse offerings and welcoming community, Duluth is an ideal place to live, work, and explore.
To direct and oversee the processes used for receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints of discrimination under the City's human rights ordinances in coordination with the City's Human Rights Commission. To develop, plan, and direct the City's efforts and programs designed to ensure the City organization reflects the diversity of the city's residents; provide a welcoming and safe environment for employees to work in, and ensure City services are equitably available to all residents. To serve as a liaison and resource for community efforts advocating for or addressing equity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and human rights issues. To serve as an advisory resource to the Mayor, City Departments, and external partners on issues related to human rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Mayor and City Council provide the overall vision and direction for the City's role in areas of human rights and in establishing its values around diversity, equity, and inclusion for the corporate City organization. The Director of Administrative Services provides strategic oversight and direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined missions and functions. The incumbent is responsible for independently planning, designing, and implementing programs, projects, studies, and other initiatives.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
Does have supervisory responsibility, typically for employees with little discretion. Makes decisions and/or recommendations about hire, termination, pay, and performance.