About The Position

Under general supervision or working independently, this position is responsible for coordination of a variety of community activities and programs. Austin Equity and Inclusion - Human Rights Division champions the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Austinites through a proactive, human-centered approach grounded in dignity, safety, and belonging. The division works to expand access to services, promote inclusion, and eliminate systemic barriers. provides leadership, guidance, and insight on equity to improve the quality of life for Austinites. The Department strives to achieve the Office vision of making Austin the most livable city in the nation for all while building and sustaining a culture of equity across the city.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
  • Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
  • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in conducting presentations on behalf of a public entity.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to train others.
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to the job. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in human rights and equity work
  • Experience with ArcGIS or similar dashboard skill set in managing and collecting data
  • Experience with community engagement and strategic planning

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements a variety of programs, projects and activities.
  • Coordinates with existing organizations to address community economic or social service needs.
  • Conducts needs assessments and meets with community residents, leaders, and community groups to identify needs and available resources.
  • Collaborates with other organizations to plan and develop programs and activities or improve coordination of existing services.
  • Research funding sources, develops short- and long-range plans, and compiles informational reports.
  • Serve as City representative before community groups, businesses, and/or the media.
  • Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers.
  • Assists in the development and monitoring of project and/or program budgets.
  • Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures.
  • Ensures compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies.
  • May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
  • Support the We All Belong initiative by coordinating and implementing inclusive community engagement activities—organizing events, listening sessions, and outreach efforts to build trust and participation among diverse residents; proactively connect with community partners, advocacy groups, and neighborhood associations; attend and document community meetings to capture input and identify themes; and ensure accessibility, translation, and representation of historically underrepresented voices in all engagement efforts.
  • Manage and maintain initiative-related data systems and dashboards by collecting, organizing, and updating engagement and participation metrics; support development of user-friendly dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools) to visualize program impact; troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues with virtual meetings or online tools; collaborate with IT or communications teams to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and transparency; and assist in generating visuals or reports that translate data insights into meaningful, community-focused outcomes.
  • Contribute to clear, consistent, and inclusive communication efforts for the We All Belong initiative—drafting reports, summaries, newsletters, and presentation materials for internal and public audiences; maintaining alignment with the City’s equity and inclusion messaging; assisting with development of outreach content and updates for digital platforms; and supporting documentation and evaluation of engagement activities to inform future strategies and share progress with leadership and the community.
  • This position will support the data and management of the We All Belong website where acts of hate can be reported, website visitors can explore Austin police data, and visitors can learn more about how to participate in events
  • This position will act as the lead for the Anti Hate dashboard which is an ArcGIS based platform for reporting hate incidents. This will include informing the public of the dashboard and how it works in the form by engaging with the community.
  • Planning and hosting monthly events to foster belonging.

Benefits

  • This position is part-time and temporary and is not eligible for benefits.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Number of Employees

1,001-5,000 employees

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