Executive Director of Equity and Fair Practice

The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an opening for an Executive Director of Equity and Fair Practice.  The Director will be a key member of the library's executive leadership team and serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and HR department in developing, implementing, and advancing systemwide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

The Director will provide forward-thinking guidance to ensure that the Pratt Library continues to foster a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment for staff, patrons, and the broader Baltimore community.

Department: Human Resources / Office of Equity and Fair Practice

Location:  400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Salary: $93,622 to $149,726 annually

Job Type: On-site Full-Time, Benefits Included

Summary of Duties:

Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• Create and conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify opportunities for improvement and cultural change in order to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community across all levels of the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

• Serve as the point person in the HR department for diversity issues. HR Ombudsman for diversity issues, partnering closely with Human Resources,

• Work closely with the training & development team to evaluate and deliver policies, programs, and procedures that support an inclusive workforce.

• Develop and implement strategies to attract, retain, and promote a diverse workforce reflective of the Baltimore community.

• Work collaboratively with the library's recruiters, employee relations staff, and programming team to establish measurable goals, outcomes, and success metrics for DEI initiatives.

Organizational Culture and Change Management

• Act as an advisor to library directors and the Executive Leadership Team to negotiate cultural change.

• Identify perceived and actual barriers to inclusion.

• Serve as a resource and facilitator for resolving conflict through education, coaching, and dialogue.

Training and Professional Development

• Work with the staff development and training team to develop and deliver programs that educate employees and managers on how to accommodate and appreciate individual differences in the workplace.

• Stay current on DEI trends, research, and best practices by engaging with professional associations, peer organizations, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Equity Leadership

• Lead the Office of Equity and Fair Practice, overseeing staff and resources dedicated to advancing systemwide equity initiatives and supporting the Library's DEI strategic goals.

• Serve as the Equity Coordinator for the agency-wide equity initiative for the City of Baltimore.

• Lead the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Council in its mission to recommend and implement actions that strengthen both internal culture and external community engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Library and Information Science, Education, or a related field.

• Seven (7) years of leadership experience in organizational development, human resources, or diversity, equity, and inclusion work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of experience in DEI leadership, preferably in a public sector, nonprofit, or educational environment.

• Related human resources experience, including preparation and implementation of training materials and diversity initiatives.

• Experience developing and managing large departmental budgets.

• Experience working in a metropolitan nonprofit, university, government agency, or similarly complex environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven ability to engage effectively with elected officials, board members, community leaders, and philanthropic partners.

• Commitment to and passion for the mission of the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement organization-wide DEI strategies, programs, and policies.

• Proven success in building collaborative partnerships internally and externally to advance DEI goals.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and strategic planning skills.

• Effective leadership, critical thinking, and adept problem-solving skills.

• Ability to identify obstacles, think strategically, and implement solutions tactically.

• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and trust across diverse groups.

• Clear commitment and vision for how equity and inclusion are incorporated and practiced in nonprofit organizations.

(We reserve the right to withdraw this posting at any time due to overwhelming response.)

Position of Trust: Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

Financial Disclosure: This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

Please Attach Your Resume To Be Considered.