Access and Inclusion Program Officer

1 month ago

Kansas City, United States Mid-America Arts Alliance Full time
Reports to: Director of Human Resources and Salesforce

Manages: N/A

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Location: Hybrid worker in the Kansas City area

You are responsible for the identification, coordination, and implementation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) strategies and programs in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance's senior leadership team and President and CEO. The strategies and programs implemented will focus on promoting the principles of DEIA and measuring the impact of our efforts in organizational policies, professional development, and programming. You are also responsible for providing leadership to the staff DEIA Task Force and will be an important member of the Human Resources team.

You Will:
  • Help plan and implement the DEIA Strategic Plan and contribute to its advancement of its goals.
  • Be the Co-ADA 504 Coordinator, which includes meeting quarterly with our six State Art Agencies' Accessibility Coordinators and attending the Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability conference.
  • Create, administer, and analyze quantitative, qualitative, and other assessments to track and evaluate the effectiveness of DEIA efforts, programs, training, and projects.
  • Develop reports, presentations, promotional materials, newsletters, and other communications. Coordinate meetings and events with internal and external partners and partners around DEIA.
  • Manage our DEIA organizational budget and resources and offer guidance to programmatic DEIA budgets.
  • Help develop DEIA training programs, facilitate multiple training and dialogs that promote DEIA; and provide professional development related to DEIA for staff.
  • Be a M-AAA resource on diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to support the DEIA Task Force, staff, board, partners, and constituents.
  • Work with all divisions to evaluate existing programs and policies and recommend enhancements to promote a more accessible and inclusive arts ecosystem in our region.
  • Maintain a diversity dashboard to track and promote progress in training.
  • Establish relationships and collaborate with community partners, culturally specific organizations, marginalized communities, educational institutions, and individuals interested in volunteering or partnering with M-AAA or the broader community on DEIA issues.
  • Participate on and lead cross-departmental teams, work groups, and committees established to achieve our strategic DEIA goals.
  • Lead DEIA focused programs (i.e. Centering the Margins, Leaders of Color Professional Development, Accessibility grants, etc.)
Requirements

You Have:
  • (Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity experience when working with diverse groups of people.
  • 2+ years experience in facilitating group discussions.
  • 2+ years experience in DEIA at a nonprofit organization
  • Identify problems and their resolutions.
  • Project management experience.
Starting Compensation: $31.25 - $33.65 per hour

To Apply:

Applicants must apply online, fill out a brief application, upload a resume, and answer five questions. Your application cannot be saved in progress, so be prepared to answer the following questions when submitting it.

1. Are you located in the Kansas City metro area?

2. Can you describe a specific instance where you successfully planned and implemented a DEIA strategy within an organization? (1000 characters or less)

3. What strategies do you use to develop and deliver DEIA training programs? Can you provide an example of a successful training program you facilitated? (1000 characters or less)

4. Describe a time when you had to facilitate a difficult group discussion on a DEIA-related topic. How did you manage the conversation, and what was the outcome? (1000 characters or less)

5. Is there any additional information or insight about your background, skills, or experiences that you believe would be valuable for the hiring committee to know? (1000 characters or less)

Applications will be open through August 30th.

Working Conditions: Your working conditions include desk/computer work and require some travel to cultivate relationships with regional partners and attend conferences and convenings relevant to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. You will need to be in person to facilitate trainings. This is a hybrid work position located in Kansas City, MO. You will have flexibility in your work schedule.

Our Benefits:
  • Comprehensive health care coverage
  • Voluntary Dental and Vision insurance
  • Fully paid Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Life Insurance
  • Paid holiday leave including 9 holidays, 2 personal days, Summer Break (week of July 4th), Winter Break (December 24-January 1), and 40 hours of paid Volunteer PTO
  • Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
  • 401K plan after a year of employment

About Mid-America Arts Alliance: Mid-America Arts Alliance is headquartered in the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City, Missouri. M-AAA brings more art to more people in communities throughout our six-state region (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas) and the nation. With an annual operating budget of over $9 million and 45 staff members we produce and manage more than 450 exhibition, performance, and professional development opportunities in more than 300 communities for more than one million people annually.

Mid-America Arts Alliance is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Salary Description

$31.25 - $33.65 per hour

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