Journey Mental Health Center Hiring For Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator (220560) at Madison, WI  Full Time

Journey Mental Health Center is hiring a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator to further expand our efforts in nurturing belonging, promoting equity, and being an antiracist organization. This position will actively collaborate with the Chief Diversity Officer to support the implementation of Journey’s DEI Strategy. It will focus on (1) nurturing staff engagement with DEI, (2) delivering DEI trainings and events, (3) supporting the DEI staff groups and committees, and (4) supporting the implementation of Journey’s new Language Access Policy and Plan. This position will be grounded in the principles of belonging and equity with special attention to staff who are historically marginalized based on their race, gender, or culture. It will include opportunities to facilitate meetings, deliver trainings, and assist with program and staff development through consultation. This position is highly collaborative and cross-functional.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
 

• Education – Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of relevant experience (e.g., human services, healthcare, human resources, community work, advocacy, etc.). Relevant experience may substitute degree requirements on a year-for-year basis.
   
• Culturally responsive mindset – proficiency integrating belonging and equity into everyday practice and relationship building. Understanding of key DEI concepts and practices such as race, gender, power, intersectionality, antiracism, and multicultural competence.
   
• Technology skills – demonstrated proficiency with Macintosh computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.), communication platforms (email, chat, etc.), social media platforms, and web collaboration tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.).
   
• Collaborative & communication skills– ability to effectively work with various stakeholders (leadership, colleagues, candidates, community partners) and clearly present on a wide variety of related topics.
   
• Organizational skills – displays strong planning, project management, and problem-solving skills to achieve objectives. Ability to work effectively, flexibly, and timely in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
 

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, human resources, or related field.
• Lived experience as a member of a historically marginalized group based on race, gender, or culture.
• Fluency in any language in addition to English.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, a favorable driving record, adequate insurance (per state law) and access to a vehicle.

RESPONSIBILITIES
 

1. Actively collaborate with Chief Diversity Officer to support the implementation of Journey’s DEI Strategy. These could include one or more of the following:
    
   1. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Community Advisory Council
   2. Employee Resources Groups (e.g., Book Clubs, Restorative Circles, Affinity Spaces, etc.).
   3. Help with planning, coordination, and calendaring for DEI-related meetings, events, programs, and training.
       
2. Participate, co-facilitate, and support the Diversity & Inclusion Committee through action planning, coordination, project plan tracking, communications, and scheduling.
    
3. Support the coordination and implementation of Journey’s DEI policy (e.g., language access, bias, and discrimination, etc.).
    
4. Keep up-to-date written procedures for areas of responsibility.
    
5. Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

•  The job responsibilities above are not exhaustive but intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. 
•  This position will require working on-site in our Madison, Wisconsin office, with some ability to work remotely. 
•  You can read about the many benefits of working at JMHC on our careers page at https://journeymhc.org/careers/ 
•  Journey Mental Health Center (JMHC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.