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Job Title: Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging and Community Engagement 
(part advocate, part relationship builder, part strategic thought leader)

Business Unit: DEIB & Community Engagement Department

Pay Range: $106,127-$122,046 DOE

Job Type:  Full-time; exempt; benefitted

Job Description:

You are passionate about leading and implementing strategic initiatives to promote a culture of inclusion and belonging that aligns with Anythink’s DEI mission statement and values. You are a leader that understands the importance of developing, implementing, and monitoring Anythink’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) internal strategic plan to ensure it supports our company culture. You excel at building relationships with community members, partners, and the library team, making connections that advance our goals. You understand the importance of overseeing outreach services and the impact it can make to engage and support our diverse communities. You have a vision for effective community engagement and partnerships, ensuring our library's services are accessible and welcoming to all community members. You have a story to tell about public libraries and the benefit they bring to communities and the impact they have on people’s lives.

Ready to begin a bold journey to help us take inclusive and equitable community library services to an entirely new, level?

Who You Are:

• You believe in the power of public libraries and their role in promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB).
• You are a charismatic, impactful and influential leader.
• You are naturally curious and inquisitive—a lifelong learner.
• You are a thought leader and are the voice of wisdom and experience on DEI&B topics.
• You are optimistic and believe that anything is possible.
• You build a culture of belonging and trust with others through committed and collaborative teamwork.
• You are a collaborative leader, building effective working relationships with staff across the district.
• You are a strategic thinker and competent project manager, able to implement and translate visionary goals to achieve key DEI&B initiatives.
• You understand how to develop and prioritize the use of DEIB change metrics to monitor, evaluate and modify DEIB strategies
• You are adept at the art of delegation, because you know you can’t do it all alone
• You are an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• You are a skilled teacher, with experience leading or facilitating DEIB training for staff.
• You are an active listener with lots of patience.
• You are an effective negotiator and can manage conflict effectively.
• You inspire creativity and problem-solving throughout the organization.
• You are open and honest in dealing with others.
• You inspire fun in the people around you.

Your Vision:

• You lead the design, implementation and monitoring of our DEI strategic plan, establishing goals, metrics, and assessments to create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• You develop overall long- and short-term DEIB goals that directly link to Anythink’s vision to be a place where people are happy, healthy, safe and smart.
• You collaborate with various departments to integrate DEIB principles into organizational policies and practices.
• You and your team work with Brand Strategy to create and deliver extraordinary communications supporting Anythink’s DEIB mission and values.
• You plan, develop and implement DEIB activities such as trainings, workshops, events and communication for our staff.
• You are an outreach pro- ensuring that our community engagement efforts are developed and assessed through an equity lens and are reflective of the diverse perspectives, cultures, and needs of our community.
• You oversee and advance Anythink’s initiative to foster a staff culture of inclusion and belonging, including establishing and facilitating employee resource groups
• You are a part of the Anythink leadership team, being the champion and advocate for DEIB, both internally and externally, driving awareness, commitment and accountability.
• You are a natural mediator, leading conversations among leadership and staff on culturally sensitive issues.
• You are an active listener, understanding the different perspectives of DEIB topics, and know when to involve managers, HR and legal resources
• You are an advocate, serving as a spokesperson on DEIB and Community Engagement matters both within and outside the organization.
• You love to be in front of people, representing the library to the community, and participating in publicity, community relations and special events.
• You are passionate about Anythink’s mission and share your enthusiasm with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• You understand the power of collaboration and have a knack for building relationships with key players to support DEIB and Community Engagement related initiatives.
• You understand how to initiate, plan and conduct community outreach services at a variety of locations, to include businesses, organizations and other community events.
• You oversee the planning, implementation, and management of Anythink’s initiatives to reach the community in new ways, such as mobile outreach, hold lockers, and express libraries.
• You are curious about what types of innovative programs and events can be offered in non-library locations.
• You understand the importance of policies, procedures and work standards for library community engagement activities and make recommendations for improved service delivery.
• You understand the importance of qualitative and quantitative details and how they can tell a story
• You like managing the details of department schedules, project timelines, and statistics
• You feel pride in developing your super-talented team honestly, directly, and consistently to achieve new levels of success.
• You are a born self-starter with lots of initiative and independence.
• You like keeping in tune with global and national DEIB trends and best practices.
• You love our products. You are a voracious reader, listen to a diverse range of music, and love a good movie.
• You use excellent communication skills when engaging with our community, library staff, Board of Trustees, and district leadership.
• You think like an entrepreneur. You understand budgeting and what it takes to develop, oversee, and actively manage project budgets.
• You do the right thing. Every decision you make and action you take is an opportunity to demonstrate our collective integrity.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• You have 7+ years of experience in DEIB, community engagement, or a related field with a least 5 years in a leadership role.
• You have been an integral part of a business, library, or nonprofit organization’s success story.
• You have a bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree is preferred.
• You have a deep understanding of DEIB principles, practices and legal requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-speed environment.
• You are tech-savvy. You are computer literate, and possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, as well as searching and navigating online resources.

PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Your job will involve being active in our libraries: You may be asked to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push/pull up to 50 pounds, and lift up to 25 pounds.

We Are Guided by These Shared Values:

• Compassion for our customers and each other
• Passion for our product
• Eagerness to learn
• Everyone is creative
• Optimistic attitude – we believe that anything is possible

Why Anythink?

We believe in our DEI Mission Statement, valuing diversity and forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and different industries to apply. Come join Anythink to make a positive impact in our community.

Anythink DEI Mission Statement

Through our DEI work, Anythink recognizes that bringing awareness and education about our diverse histories and backgrounds can foster understanding, promote inclusion and strengthen our communities. 

To fulfill our mission and ensure that all Adams County residents and visitors
are welcomed and supported by Anythink, we provide comfortable spaces, accessible resources, and opportunities for personal growth. We empower our staff and customers to create meaningful connections through shared experiences, diverse and culturally relevant programming, and inclusive communities. 

Anythink is committed to: 

• Representing the diversity of Adams County, internally and externally by centering and elevating the voices and experiences of the historically underserved and underrepresented.
• Operationalizing equitable policies and practices that advance our mission.
• Creating a feeling of inclusion and belonging for all staff and customers.

A job with Anythink is a chance to use your knowledge and experience to enable transformations every day. You will be instrumental in helping our customers have fun, whether they’re sitting by the fireplace with a newspaper, surfing the Internet, gaming in the teen room, or learning something new at one of our many intriguing and entertaining programs. As you help and inspire others, you will also be inspired. This job will have you loving Monday mornings again.

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