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Johnson County Iowa Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern in Iowa City, Iowa



Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Intern

Salary

$16.75 Hourly

Location

Iowa City, IA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

00776

Department

Board of Supervisors

Opening Date

04/15/2024

Closing Date

5/1/2024 11:59 PM Central

  • Description

  • Benefits

Definition & Duties

Under supervision, assist Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator with initiatives to support development, planning, promoting, implementation and evaluation of county diversity, equity, inclusion and engagement initiatives. Assist in policy and program research and creation of communication materials. Assist with planning and staff support for Diversity & Inclusion (D & I) Committee and Ambassadors and local cultural events planning, community engagement initiatives, and other forms of community dialogue. Update contact lists and assist with data collection and organization.

Knowledge of & Ability to

  • Equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and practices

  • Community outreach and event planning

  • Current office practices and procedures

  • English language including grammar, spelling, sentence structure, vocabulary and proofreading skills

Ability to:

  • Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive

  • Learn, apply, and articulate departmental policies and procedures

  • Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and members of the public

  • Keep accurate records and prepare reports

  • Exercise sound decision-making, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks

  • Be detail oriented when working with documents and information

  • Learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology

  • Use a computer for the purposes of word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, presentations, email and the internet

  • Operate common office equipment such as calculators, fax and postage machines, photocopiers, and multi-line telephones

  • Handle low to moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position

  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

  • Follow oral and written instructions

  • Have clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication

  • Have sufficient vision which permits production and review of a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hardcopy forms

  • Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations which permits moderate to heavy use of a keyboard and mouse

  • Sit, stand, bend, twist, reach, kneel, squat and climb

  • Have sufficient personal mobility to complete field work at various facilities/work sites

  • Lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

  • Work flexible schedule including evening meetings and occasional weekends

Minimum Education, Training & Experience & Special Requirements

Enrollment in a post-secondary program such as international studies, human resource management, and public administration or a related field OR an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Special requirements: Valid driver’s license and insurable under County liability coverage. May also require use of personal transportation or equivalent for official business.

Specific Duties

to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Assist with D & I agenda preparation and meeting minutes, scheduling, and communication.

  • Attend Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Ambassador meetings, and other assigned community meetings.

  • Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of diversity, equity, inclusion and engagement workshops, courses, presentations, learning opportunities and tools.

  • Assist in developing brochures, flyers, presentations, and educational materials. Support updating and creating content for the County diversity webpages.

  • Assist with ADA compliance efforts, staff education and training.

  • Perform research and report on examples of diversity, equity, inclusion and engagement policy and program best practices.

  • Develop social media communication content.

  • Provide assistance to local cultural events such as the Johnson County Juneteenth Celebration.

  • Assist with data collection and organization.

  • Assist with coordination of Employee Resource Groups.

  • Participate in assigned professional development opportunities.

  • Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.

  • Attend work regularly at the designated place and time.

Resume, cover letter and proof of current enrollment in post secondary studies must be attached to online application.

For more information regarding this position please contact Ines Beltre at ibeltre@johnsoncountyiowa.gov

PT Non-benefited

Agency

Johnson County

Address

913 S Dubuque St Suite 103 Iowa City, Iowa, 52240

Phone

319-356-6003

Website

https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/

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