Learning Delivery Professionals

(Human Resource Consultant 4)

**This recruitment is to fill 10 (ten) project positions expected to last approximately two years or through project completion.**

Who we are:
The Department of Enterprise Services' (DES) mission is "strengthening the business of government." DES does this through its vision of delivering high-quality, cost-effective support services, policy and governance to state government and other public entities so they can focus on their core missions. DES’s goals are to offer expertise in facilities & capitol grounds management, acquisitions, training & support, and various shared services. We relentlessly pursue our strategic drivers: satisfied customers, a healthy team culture and a financially healthy organization. We value Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We seek new team members who share our commitment to be an equity-driven and antiracist organization. We listen to customers and team members to understand what they need and expect. We promote creativity, learning and improvement to meet those needs and adapt to the ever-changing business environment. We measure our results and seek feedback to improve our performance.

Who we are looking for:
Are you looking for a job where you will make an impact toward equity and inclusion in the State of Washington? Do you want to contribute to developing Washington State Government into an anti-racist and equity-driven institution, where every state employee working across the public sector - whether in the field of social services, corrections, transportation, environment, etc. - has the knowledge and skills to serve Washingtonians with respect and inclusion and to achieve social and racial justice.

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Development Team is hiring a team of Learning Delivery Professionals to engage in the delivery of approved curriculum for the training of all state and other employees eligible for specified foundational diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training. In this role, you will support the mission of the organization by ensuring involved employees from across the enterprise are provided with opportunities for evidence-based learning opportunities that will aid in the development necessary to perform their roles effectively and contribute an inclusive and respectful work environment.

We are seeking candidates with substantial knowledge and experience in training individuals on social justice concepts to include: institutional racism, anti-racism, and systemic inequality. Candidates should have experience with group facilitation and advance learning principles. The ideal candidates will also possess a demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles, as well as a commitment to implementation and integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices to facilitate a respectful and inclusive work environment.

About the team:
The Workforce Support and Development Division (WSD) helps agencies create a healthy work culture by acting as a central source for agencies to receive assistance, guidance, and services in finding talent, job/career development, and employee wellbeing. The mission of WSD is to help attract and retain a highly motivated, engaged, and skilled workforce. WSD embeds a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) lens into all of our work, grounding our services in an anti-racist and intersectional equity lens. The Workforce Learning and Performance (WLP) provides high-quality, cost-effective learning solutions for talent development in the public sector. The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Development Team is responsible for delivering a foundational learning solution for the workforce.

Why Join Us:
The Department of Enterprise Services offers:

• A great total compensation and benefits package;
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays;
• A healthy work/life balance, which includes flexible work schedules and full time-teleworking;
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work;
• Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, and Washington Immigrant Network;
• Supported growth and development opportunities; and
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.

Duties

Some of what you will enjoy doing:

Deliver professional level learning to meet the development and performance needs of the enterprise in diversity, equity and inclusion competency. This includes various learning modalities with measurable results.

• Apply evidence-based learning approaches to curricula delivery including but not limited to adult learning theory, social learning theory, and neuroscience.
• Demonstrate effective instructional and facilitation strategies, use of course materials, and assessment techniques for learning effectiveness.
• Apply knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion competencies to improve targeted areas of learning to meet enterprise customer, consumer, and business partner needs.
• Deliver foundational DEI curriculum with fidelity to the materials, objectives, and learning to performance outcomes.
• Create an inclusive learning environment for a diverse audience of learners from different professional levels and environments across the enterprise of Washington State government.
• Conduct effective assessment of learner knowledge, skill, and development.

Apply continuous learning and growth in DEI related fields by constantly improving knowledge base on the relevant DEI topics.

• Perform structural continuing education on a variety of DEI topics
• Identify and perform professional development activities that increase knowledge, skills, and abilities in group facilitation and adult instruction.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, with a focus on education with a specialty in DEI related fields: African American Studies, Sociology, ethnic studies, or related from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on education with a specialty in DEI related fields: African American Studies, Sociology, ethnic studies or related AND at least two (2) years of equivalent applicable experience (experience needs to be in addition to what is listed below in the areas of instructional delivery, facilitative instruction, instructor development, and/or supervision of employees).

OR

• A combination of previously listed related education and equivalent applicable experience to equal four (4) years (experience needs to be in addition to what is listed below in the areas of instructional delivery, facilitative instruction, instructor development, and/or supervision of employees).

AND

• At least two (2) years of instructional delivery to adults in measurable knowledge and skill development including instructing alone and with other instructors.
• One (1) year of facilitative instruction and blended learning experience (may be concurrent with instructional experience).
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion competencies and commitment to implementation and integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices to facilitate a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Knowledge and experience with applying learning principles in professional or educational environments.
• Able to consistently demonstrate the following behaviors: Accepts a high level of responsibility and accountability

Reliability in attendance and punctuality; flexibility with work schedule
Dedication to professionalism and customer service to all stakeholders
Demonstrate competence to execute expert level organizational skills
Proven ability to work effectively within a team oriented working environment with diverse staff
Ability to be adaptable to change, contribute in productive and innovative ways to meet agency and enterprise needs.

• Able to proactively take initiative to resolve issues and to obtain relevant resources and training as needed

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies:
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience delivering learning and development solutions specific to diversity, equity and inclusion competency.
• Successfully leading high performing and engaged teams.
• Additional experience instructing and facilitating adults in a variety of learning modalities and settings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,632.00 - $80,952.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14, state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen

Work Location: Remote

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