Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Education, Ethnic Studies, Communication or related field from an accredited college or university AND five (5) years of demonstrated success in the administration of community, government, educational or social justice programs.

• Associate's degree in Sociology, Education, Ethnic Studies, Communication or related field from an accredited college or university AND seven (7) years of demonstrated success in the administration of community, government, educational or social justice programs.

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND ten (10) years of demonstrated success in the administration of community, government, educational or social justice programs.

• Candidates should have a demonstrated (1) background and experience in racial and equity training and tools; and (2) understanding of equity issues unique to Asheville and Western North Carolina.

• Experience in creating adult educational curriculum and having an LMS Technology background.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working in a public agency is highly preferred.
• PROSCI Certification is desirable.
• Critical Race Theory education and/or Implicit Bias Training exposure is preferred.

nowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Knowledgeable in providing leadership, guidance and support in the delivery of equity policy and initiatives in conjunction with internal and external partners.
• Knowledgeable in collecting, analyzing and presenting data measuring equity program efforts.
• Knowledgeable of organizational development and learning principles.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively provide a high level of customer service to the public and City Staff.
• Ability to conduct advanced research on organizational policies and procedures, best practices and innovative techniques.
• Ability to compile data and synthesize into a technical report.
• Ability to think creatively for work practices, programs and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
• Ability to research program documents and narrative materials, and develop reports from information gathered.
• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.
• Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.
• Ability to understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively facilitate meetings and make presentations to various groups.
• Ability to research, analyzes, and summarizes data, and prepare, present, and maintain accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.