The City is committed to diversity and inclusion!
 

We stand for mutual respect and equity within our work environment where team members have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Embracing our diverse perspectives and ideas allows us to be innovative and effective in how we build the Springfield community.
 

The City of Springfield is actively seeking a Director of Diversity & Inclusion. This position is a new addition to the City’s Leadership Team and will build on existing efforts reflecting the City’s desire and endeavor to build a better workplace that represents the community it serves. This position will be critical in taking the City’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to a new level, including developing and implementing strategies and education programs throughout the organization and building effective relationships in the community. Click here to see flyer with additional details. 

Working at the City means being part of an award-winning team of professionals committed to community involvement. City employees have a reputation for being highly talented, coupled with a heart to serve.  Learn more about the many state, regional, national and international recognitions achieved by City employees and departments over the past year: https://www.springfieldmo.gov/awards.
 

The Springfield community offers a great quality of life, including medical, retail and education services, coupled with high-quality cultural, entertainment and recreation venues.  Springfield has a cost of living 10% lower than the national average as well as strong community support and involvement. To discover more about life in Springfield, please visit https://www.liveinspringfieldmo.com/.

Applications received by October 16th, 2020 are guaranteed review.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in Public Administration, Human Resources, Sociology, Psychology,  Organizational Development, or a related discipline

AND

• Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the management, design, implementation, assessment, and advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and workplace culture change; organizational development strategies and initiatives; leadership development and coaching involving teaching, training, and/or delivering learning content to adults regarding workplace diversity, equity and inclusion matters; or some combination of experience.  

PREFERRED

• Leadership, management and supervisory experience;
• Experience working collaboratively for a public entity and/or with multiple public and community organizations;
• Master’s Degree in any of the aforementioned specialization fields is a plus and may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Licensing/Certification:

• None required.

Functions

Salary:  Dependent on qualifications.

Retirement: The City provides an excellent pension through the Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS). Employees are fully vested after 5 years and the City makes the full contribution for this benefit. Additionally, the City offers a Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan.

Car Allowance: The City also provides a car allowance for this executive level position at $430/month.

Insurance: Health insurance is provided at no cost for employee-only coverage with an annual deductible of $500 and a maximum out-of-pocket expense of $2,500 per individual. Family coverage is available for purchase. Dental and term life insurance options are also available for purchase.

Leave Time: The City provides a generous leave package, including holiday, vacation, floating holidays, exempt and sick leave.

Residency Requirement: You will be required to establish residency within Springfield City Limits within six months of employment, and for the duration of employment.

Additional information on City benefits can be found on the City’s website at: www.springfieldmo.gov/jobs