About Us:

The City of Sioux City is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflecting the vibrant community we serve. We believe strength lies in our differences and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Position Overview:

The Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator will play a pivotal role in advancing our municipality's commitment to diversity and inclusion both internally to our organization and within the community. This role will work internally to ensure our policies and practices promote a diverse workforce, recommend improvements to enhance inclusion, and represent our interests on the Inclusive Sioux City Advisory Committee. Additionally, the Coordinator will collaborate with community partners to advance our goals of representing our diverse cultures within the City effectively.

Position Information:
Direct supervisor: Human Resources Director
Work Location: City Hall, 405 6th St, Sioux City, IA
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 4:30p
Work Unit: PATS (click here to review the PATS manual)

The City of Sioux City offers a robust total compensation package, including competitive health insurance, a comprehensive retirement plan, and generous paid time off. You can view more information on our benefits here.

All applications must be submitted with a cover letter and resume.

Per City of Sioux City Ordinance 2023 0592, all employees of the City of Sioux City must reside within thirty (30) miles of the city limits within the states of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. You can see an interactive map here.

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment with a robust benefits package, including competitive health insurance, a comprehensive retirement plan, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Join us in making a meaningful impact on our city and its diverse community.Under general direction of the Human Resources Director and guidance of the City Manager, develops, implements, and monitors programs and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion with City staff, Inclusive Sioux City Advisory Committee, and community leaders to foster increased diversity and an inclusive workplace culture; performs related work as required.

Program and Policy Implementation:

Researches and recommends strategies and programs to increase diversity in the City workforce.
Coordinates and facilitates training and workshops.
Evaluates programs, policies, and practices with City staff and key community partners to improve service delivery via inclusivity.
Serves as staff representative to the Inclusive Sioux City Advisory Committee.
Provides input to City departments, staff, and community partners during decision-making and other processes to adapt policies and services to meet the needs of various groups.
Reviews and updates policies and procedures to reflect best practices in diversity and inclusion.
Assists the Human Resources Department and City departments in recruitment, testing, interviews, and hiring of staff.

Community Engagement and Relationships:

Develops relationships and coordinates with cultural leaders from underrepresented groups to facilitate engagement of residents in identifying contributions, needs, and barriers affecting their communities.
Identifies, builds, and maintains relationships with community partners by contributing to mutually beneficial projects, identifying opportunities to collaborate, and attending meetings and events.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City Officials, relevant local agencies, fellow employees, and the general public.
Serves as the point of contact and provides education for those new to this community and/or part of an underrepresented group who need access to City services and/or support.
Builds and sustains relationships with underrepresented groups.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to diversity and inclusion such as the EEO 4 report, Triennial Review, and the accreditation process for other City departments.
Collects and analyzes data related to diversity and inclusion metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Prepares reports and presentations for the Inclusive Sioux City Advisory Committee, senior management and the City Council.
Maintains accurate records and prepares reports related to program activities.

Advisory and Support:

Assists City departments and community partners in identifying barriers for underrepresented groups and developing solutions to overcome these obstacles.
Assists City staff and community groups in the events such as annual Intercultural event.
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment by promoting open communication and collaboration.
Performs or assists with other duties assigned by the Human Resources Director such as investigation of complaints, job description development/revision, etc.
Manages work schedule to ensure the needs of the community and the City are met.
Expected to temporarily perform duties outside of normal classification in the event of a declared emergency. In the event that an employee is excused from work other than being sick, they will be required to report to work in a state of declared emergency.

Cognitive Demands, Skills and Abilities: Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you; ability to identify and understand the speech of another person; ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; ability to apply common sense understanding to the work process, procedures, programs and services; ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do; actively looking for ways to help people; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one; identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; teaching others how to do something; adjusting own actions in relation to others’ actions; selecting and using training/instructions methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things; bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences; managing one’s own time
Job Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of policy, context and the role of local government in a democracy; ability to develop an awareness of community culture and subcultures within the community; ability to foster an environment where culturally diverse people can work together cooperatively and effectively to meet community and organizational goals around advancing equity; ability to conduct and analyze independent research, including familiarity with community-based research techniques; knowledge of, interpret, and apply pertinent Federal, State, and municipal laws related to employment, labor, and Equal Employment Opportunity; ability to gather and analyze facts objectively, draw logical conclusions and propose practical solutions to problems; ability to handle confidential employee and administrative information with tact and discretion; ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks; ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines; ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology; ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks; knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques related to interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, collaboration, decision making, and consensus building; knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services.
Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication: Effective communication skills and the ability to provide assistance to internal and external customers; ability to write and speak clearly, distinctly and effectively with fellow employees and general public; ability to read in English and compare similarities and differences between words and series of numbers; ability to provide and follow verbal and written instructions.
Physical Requirements: Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer); ability to see details at a distance.
Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds.
Work Environment: Seventy-five percent of the work is performed in a normal, inside environment with appropriate heating and cooling and is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards other than those normally associated with general public contact, dust or odors; occasional outdoor field conditions; occasional travel to various locations within the community.Possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field;
or
Four (4) years of full-time work or volunteer experience in the field of diversity and/or inclusion which may include interaction with underrepresented groups and/or a diverse workforce or population;
or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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