Equity & Inclusion Fellow

At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.

Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a developmental position within the Equity and Inclusion office, providing the fellow with exposure to the diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging support of the Office of Equity an Inclusion in the City of Frederick.  The Fellow will perform research, record observations, and perform related assigned responsibilities under the direction and in support of the Manager of Equity and Inclusion.  The position is designed to help the fellow experience working in the public sector and to apply the theory and skills they have learned in the academic environment and to enhance their professional development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research local and national equity programs.

• Documents findings and create reports.

• Provides support to the City departments as it relates to assigned role.

• Engages with community, as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Current high school senior or college student with a major or interest in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work.

• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Experience working with community groups or involvement with volunteer community organizations.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Excellent interpersonal, coordination and team building skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in the English language.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet established deadlines.

• Experience and comfort in communicating with justice-impacted individuals.

OTHER DESIRABLES:

• Knowledge about local government.

• An interest in pursuing a career in municipal administration, communications and/or video production.

• A desire to influence public policy and community development through public service.

• Flexibility in terms of hours and job requirements.

• Problem solving ability.

• Positive public relations skills.

• A motivated, self-directed learner who will take initiative.

• A desire to experience and learn the functions of a municipality.

• A desire to work in the public service at the local level.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move about in an office type setting, to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, to compile and retrieve information from computers, phones, etc., to draft and write, to handle paperwork and position self in the course of work.

Talking: The incumbent must have the ability to express or exchange ideas in the English language by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately or quickly.

Hearing: The incumbent perceives the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work in a typical office setting and occasionally is exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions.