Equity & Inclusion Specialist
Full Time
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Posted
Job description
Posting Information
Department
Morehead Planetarium-524500
Career Area
Public Relations/Communications/Marketing
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
08/24/2022
Application Deadline
09/14/2022
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Public Comm Specialist - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
GN10
Working Title
Equity & Inclusion Specialist
Position Number
20049723
Vacancy ID
P015925
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:30am – 5:30pm
Work Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$49,486-$60,483
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Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center opened in 1949 as the first planetarium on a college campus in the United States. During the 1960s and 1970s, Morehead trained 62 NASA astronauts (including 11 of the 12 men who walked on the Moon) in celestial navigation. By Morehead’s 50th anniversary in 1999, more than five million spectators – half of them schoolchildren – had visited its Star Theater to learn about the cosmos.
Morehead expanded its mission in 2000, becoming not only a gateway to the stars, but a gateway to all the sciences. Today, its programming reflects the expanded mission to help people better understand science, technology, and health through state-of-the-art full dome planetarium shows, exhibits, camps, hands-on classes, and statewide outreach programming.
In 2020, Morehead completed a $9M renovation that expanded its exhibit space which now includes more than 6,000 square feet of exhibit space that highlight a range of science disciplines.
Morehead expanded its mission in 2000, becoming not only a gateway to the stars, but a gateway to all the sciences. Today, its programming reflects the expanded mission to help people better understand science, technology, and health through state-of-the-art full dome planetarium shows, exhibits, camps, hands-on classes, and statewide outreach programming.
In 2020, Morehead completed a $9M renovation that expanded its exhibit space which now includes more than 6,000 square feet of exhibit space that highlight a range of science disciplines.
Position Summary
The Equity and Inclusion Specialist provides support to the Director of Program and Inclusion Initiatives and for work conducted on behalf of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive range of awareness and skills development programs, and initiatives which focus on promoting and embedding inclusive practices, behaviors, and support structures into Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. An essential component of this role is to work with a broad and diverse range of staff, audiences, scientists, and community partners to help facilitate the creation of a welcoming community where acceptance and inclusion are core to the organizational culture. This position will use their broad understanding of Morehead’s strategic goals, relevant mission, and services to provide a framework of activities that will further build on Morehead’s reputation as a respectful and welcoming environment
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work location.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work location.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Proven communication and writing skills.
Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to coordinate multiple ongoing events.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License: Must have reliable transportation to and from sites.
Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to coordinate multiple ongoing events.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License: Must have reliable transportation to and from sites.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
At least three years of experience facilitating sensitive dialogues and coaching professional staff using diversity and inclusion programs, developing and implementing initiatives, and working with diverse communities and organizations.
Master’s degree in education, social sciences, or related field to the area of assignment.
Experience in event planning, coordinating meetings, and working on diversity-related programs or initiatives.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook.
Experience in project management.
Proven training/facilitation and organizational skills.
Master’s degree in education, social sciences, or related field to the area of assignment.
Experience in event planning, coordinating meetings, and working on diversity-related programs or initiatives.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook.
Experience in project management.
Proven training/facilitation and organizational skills.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Physical Effort: This is a 40 hour per week position with standard physical demands of an office job. Sitting and walking are normal daily tasks; however, prolonged talking and standing is standard in program/training delivery. During program execution, there is the possibility of move/maneuvering heavy objects and loading materials with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment and Conditions: Majority of work is at a desk in an office. Some light and heavy lifting as well as moving of resource materials is required. Overnight travel and weekend hours may be required with offsite program/training delivery consisting of a maximum of 3 days per month.
Visual Attention, Mental Concentration and Manipulative Skills: Use of computer and science education equipment for prolonged period throughout the day are required.
Safety for Others: In designing equity and inclusion activities for staff, K-12, scientists, and community audiences, this position is required to maximize and model safety precautions and communicate those precautions to all participants if necessary. Examples may include proper use of protective eyewear, gloves, and lab coats when necessary.
Work Environment and Conditions: Majority of work is at a desk in an office. Some light and heavy lifting as well as moving of resource materials is required. Overnight travel and weekend hours may be required with offsite program/training delivery consisting of a maximum of 3 days per month.
Visual Attention, Mental Concentration and Manipulative Skills: Use of computer and science education equipment for prolonged period throughout the day are required.
Safety for Others: In designing equity and inclusion activities for staff, K-12, scientists, and community audiences, this position is required to maximize and model safety precautions and communicate those precautions to all participants if necessary. Examples may include proper use of protective eyewear, gloves, and lab coats when necessary.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Evening work occasionally, Overtime, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work
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