City Of Austin Looks To Hire Manager For Newly Created Role

AUSTIN, TX—If you're looking to transition into a new career and experience the opportunity to serve the community, the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) invites qualified candidates to apply for the newly created Equity & inclusion Program Manager I position. Working alongside PARD Director, Kimberly McNeeley, the Manager will oversee the the development, coordination, and administration of equity policies and practices for PARD, ensuring equitable access, opportunities, and outcomes for the workforce and community.

Candidates should have experience with strategic planning, development and implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and track record of success working with partner groups. Pay range is $35.56 - $45.96 per hour and interested candidates are invited to submit an application online by June 30.

The position is lauded as an opportunity to create meaningful change for Austin, and Director Kimberly McNeeley describes the role as an integral part of making life better within the community, "The Austin Parks and Recreation Department recognizes systemic racism can be dismantled when its existence is acknowledged. This position will be instrumental in guiding the Department’s evolving efforts to align our goals and programs to ensure equity and improve the quality of life for all Austinites. I look forward to tackling the important work we have in front of us.", said McNeeley.

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