Program Manager-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Salary range is $78K to $170K with a midpoint of $118K. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Deputy Director- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and under general direction, the DEI Program Manager is equal parts strategist and executor. Able to seamlessly flow between innovating and developing strategy to ensuring successful implementation of department initiatives. The DEI Program Manager will be responsible for the development, management, and implementation of programs & initiatives that support the implementation of Sound Transit's Anti-Racism Strategy and will provide consultative support to project, teams, and agencywide initiatives. Successful candidates will have substantial experience leading and collaborating across teams in order to operationalize equity within complex organizational structures. They hold equity and anti-racism as core personal and professional values as well as the lens through which they view this work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Designs, manages, and implements agencywide programs and initiatives that advance Sound Transit's Anti-Racist Strategy. These may include but are not limited to equity tools, Change Agent Program, community healing, internal and external equity advisory committees, racial equity action plans, racial equity audit, and more.
• Develops infrastructure and resources to operationalize equity across the agency.
• Develops and manages system(s) to benchmark, track, and measure the lifespan and progress of programs and initiatives.
• Provides consultation and strategic coaching to cross-disciplinary teams, departments, work groups, programs, and initiatives.
• Supports the implementation of the Anti-Racist Strategy.
• Continuously evaluates programs and initiatives to ensure they are meeting the agency's goals.
• May lead and/or support special projects.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Ethnic or Women Studies, Sociology, Organizational Development or closely related field; Five years of experience in designing, managing, and implementing diversity, equity & inclusion programs and initiatives, preferably in a non-profit, public sector or service environment; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced understanding and application of equity and anti-racism principles, practices and strategies in an organizational setting.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing agencywide diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist programs and initiatives.
• Proven ability to build meaningful and authentic relationships with diverse audience both internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment.
• Solid facilitation and presentation skills required, as well as strong organizational skills and ability to follow through with details.
• Advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and resources to meet goals.
• Engendering trust and credibility with all level of employees.
• Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Dealing with organizational conflicts and competence issues.
• Performing duties involving the use of independent judgement, personal initiative, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to work in a changing environment; must be self-motivated.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.