Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (JEDIA) Coordinator

Position: Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (JEDIA) Coordinator 

Reports to: South Coast Equity Coalition Director 

Application cycle: Open until filled; first application reviews will begin January 12, 2024

Position Summary Under the backbone of United Way of Southwestern Oregon, the South Coast Equity Coalition (“SCEC”) is a BIPOC & Queer-led coalition building on inherent community strengths to increase health equity for communities of color and those living at the intersection of race/ethnicity and other marginalized identities.

The Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (JEDIA) Coordinator’s work is seeded in supporting and intentionally engaging SCEC priority populations. This position will collect and analyze data from ongoing needs assessments to inform and implement SCEC outreach efforts, programs, trainings and community gatherings that advance health equity. Bilingual (English/Spanish) individuals are encouraged to apply. 

Please note that this position is currently grant funded. The person hired for this position will assist with identifying and submitting grant applications as part of their role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Experience working in a nonprofit, and/or any equivalent combination of work experience, lived experience, and/or applicable special skills will be considered when evaluating applications. Ongoing JEDIA training and learning opportunities will be provided for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

In partnership with the SCEC Director:

•        Design outreach materials that highlight JEDIA strategies; distribute printed and virtual outreach materials across Coos and Curry Counties.

•        Organize and attend outreach events. 

•        Prioritize language access by ensuring all written SCEC messaging is translated and language accessibility accommodations are provided during community events. 

•        Create a monthly community newsletter that highlights opportunities relevant to our priority populations. 

•        Create and manage content for social media platforms and websites using Canva or other virtual design software. 

•        Coordinate, attend, and support SCEC monthly business meetings, community meetings and affirming spaces (note taking, food orders, tech support and setup, meeting reminders).

•        Support volunteer recruitment and development across SCEC programs. 

•        Attend and identify training opportunities related to JEDIA work. 

•        Track data to inform program progress and support grant reports.

•        Contribute to JEDIA learning initiatives and knowledge related to systemic racism and structural inequity by identifying training opportunities in virtual and in-person settings; attending trainings and reporting back to the SCEC team; and organizing training opportunities for SCEC members and/or priority populations.

•        Use ongoing data collection methods to inform projects, legislative endorsements, deliverables, and events related to SCEC justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility goals.

Desired Attributes 

•        Strong working knowledge of, and evidence of commitment to, practices that support safety, equity and inclusion.

•        Experience with relationship-building

•        Strong ability to navigate challenging topics. 

•        Ability to hold self-accountable for high-quality, timely, and effective results.

•        Ability to cooperate, work collaboratively and work independently. 

•        Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fluid workplace while maintaining enthusiasm and thriving in such an environment.

•        Ability to act with integrity, empathy, curiosity and transparency.

Working Environment 

•        32 - 40 hrs/week requiring occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight stays.

•        Position is considered remote with opportunities for office-sharing at the South Coast Equity Coalition as needed. 

•        This job includes remote and in-person work with partners across Coos County and Curry County. Regular cross-county travel is required.

•        Physical demands include sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, lifting approximately 25 pounds, and regular use of the telephone, copier, and computer. Reasonable accommodation will be made to support performing essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits 

•        Hourlynon-exempt position $26.00/hour, with an incremental salary adjustment upon successful 90-day performance review, and upon successful annual reviews thereafter.

•        Employee-only health, vision, dental insurance benefits for employees working a minimum of 20 hours/week.

•        Phone and/or internet stipends in accordance with United Way of Southwestern Oregon policies; mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS standard mileage rate.

•        Vacation accrual starting at 2 weeks/year, sick leave, and all other leave options available under Oregon law.

This position is employed by United Way of Southwestern Oregon. All offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check including prior employment verification, professional reference checks, and criminal background check, as permitted by law.

United Way of Southwestern Oregon is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Anti-Racism Statement of Principle:

United Way of Southwestern Oregon takes the broadest possible view of diversity. We value the visible and invisible qualities that make a person who they are. We welcome that every person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission and progress our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our Coos and Curry County communities. We believe that each United Way community member, donor, volunteer, advocate, and employee must have equal access to solving community problems. We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We work to aid in the development of equitable systems that denounce all forms of racism, and any other form of discrimination, in our organization, our community, and our region. We commit to using these practices for our business and our communities. Join us in embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion for every person in every community.

To apply: Please submit a current resume and cover letter indicating your interest in this position to equity@unitedwayswo.org. Questions about this position can be directed to equity@unitedwayswo.org or by calling 541-297-0441.