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Port of Seattle Civil Rights Program Manager - Limited Duration in Seattle, Washington
Some of what you'll be doing:
The Civil Rights Program Manager is a two-year position that serves as the Port’s Civil Rights advisor and subject matter expert. You will lead the implementation of the Port’s Title VI work, language access work, and will be a significant contributor to anti human-trafficking work. As a member of the Port’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion department, this position is a skilled equity and racial justice practitioner and reports to the EDI Policy & Communications Program Manager. This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than two (2) years.
You will, in partnership with the Aviation Division, oversee all aspects of the Port’s Title VI Program, including monitoring compliance across all facilities, reporting and data collection, training for contractors, tenants, and lessees, coordinator of departments to ensure successful implementation of Title VI plans, fielding, investigating, and tracking public complaints related to Title VI, and liaising with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
You will partner with employees in charge of implementing Title II and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requirements, ensuring effective communication across programs.
You will lead the language access work and fulfill the mandates of the Port of Seattle Commission’s language access order, including leading a language access cohort of employees from high-usage departments; creating and implementing a port-wide language access guidance manual; managing contracts for translation and interpretation services; providing departments with technical assistance and training related to language access; and tracking, monitoring, and reporting on the implementation and outcomes of the language access work.
You will collaborate with representatives from Aviation, Maritime, and External Relations, as a contributing member to the Port’s workgroup advancing the anti-human trafficking efforts.
You will provide partnership to Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) leadership and other relevant departments, particularly on outreach, training, and communication strategies related to Title VI, Language Access, and Anti-human Trafficking.
You will stay up-to-date and research the current rules, regulations, laws, and best practices associated with the position’s civil rights portfolio.
Who you are:
Experienced – You have four (4) years of experience developing, monitoring, implementing, and reporting on a Title VI or language access program.
Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in civil rights, pre-law, social work, public policy, DEI or sociology.
Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
Expert – You have expertise in civil rights laws, including Title VI, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), anti-discrimination, and/or anti-human trafficking. You are skilled in civil rights compliance, FAA regulations, handling Title VI complaints, and supporting LEP communities with language access plans. You understand racial equity, social justice, and institutional racism, applying this to compliance and training. Additionally, you excel in outreach to diverse communities and have strong program management skills, including planning, tracking, and reporting.
Efficient Communicator – You have strong active listening, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information and data to a diversity of audiences. You can also build collaborative, productive, respectful relationships with organizational partners/colleagues, peer agencies, and external organizations.
Advocator – You are skilled at interpreting and applying complex civil rights laws, regulations, and policies, including Title VI and other non-discrimination and anti-human trafficking laws. You can also apply EDI principles in organizational settings, particularly for advancing racial and social equity. This includes designing and facilitating training and advising on policy.
Strategic – You can think strategically and creatively, developing recommendations, metrics, policies, and processes to improve programming. You can also create, implement, and manage language access programs, including selecting appropriate translation and interpretation services, developing language access guidance, and training staff on compliance.
What else you need to know:
Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
Limited Duration – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than two (2) years.
Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
Why you'll love it here:
The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “ Collective Bargaining Agreement ” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.
Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
Why the Port of Seattle:
Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here .
Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity .
Location: Downtown Seattle
Organization: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Expires: Feb 16, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Minimum Salary: 114,478.00
Midpoint Salary: 158,882.00
Req ID: 003133
The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. To help comply with all state and federal requirements, we appreciate you voluntarily answering the questions below. The information on this form will be kept confidential. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/ethnicity-definitions for definitions and descriptions of the categories referenced below regarding Ethnicity and Race. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/vevraa-information for information and definitions of the categories referenced below regarding Protected Veterans status.