Seattle Office for Civil Rights

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the City of Seattle's Race & Social Justice Initiative (RSJI).?Through decades of grassroots organizing, Racial Equity Toolkits, and trainings, RSJI has built a foundation for how the City engages communities to advance racial equity internally and in the community. This work was made possible by countless community members and employees who pushed the City to evolve. In August, the Seattle Office for Civil Rights brought more than 300 City employees together for the 2024 RSJI Summit to celebrate the initiative’s history, deepen a shared understanding of racial equity, and envision a more just future. City organizers past and present hosted panel discussions and workshops including “Looking Back on Race & Social Justice in the City of Seattle”, “Using Data to Prioritize RSJI Communities for Place-Based City Investments”, and “Empowering Partnerships and Strengthening Engagement with Tribes and Native Communities”. This year's summit also celebrated a historic ordinance passed in 2023 that codified RSJI into law. Over the next 20 years, RSJI will continue building capacity of City employees to apply racial equity principles in everyday work and lead with imagination to build new systems that foster belonging. Thank you to all who have made RSJI what it is today! Find photos and panel recordings from the Summit at: https://lnkd.in/d62Zdbep Photos by Alabastro Photography.

Are you interested in advocating for equity and inclusivity in your community? Would you like to advise on policies and programs to make an impact in Seattle? Join a #CityofSeattle commission! ??Applications are now open for the: ? Seattle Disability Commission? Seattle Human Rights Commission? Seattle LGBTQ Commission? Seattle Women’s Commission? ? As a commissioner, you’ll join a group of passionate community volunteers to raise awareness about social justice issues, amplify community voices, and make a difference by making recommendations to City of Seattle about equitable policies and programs. To join a commission, you must live or work in Seattle and have an interest in advocating for the communities that the commissions represent. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gpTtyc3B? ? Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled!? #Seattle #RepresentAndAmplify #JoinaCommission #CommunityAdvocacy?

The Seattle Office for Civil Rights is hiring five positions to join our Policy and Race & Social Justice divisions! Each will contribute to our mission of providing leadership to uphold civil rights and advance racial equity in Seattle. Learn more at the links below and apply through governmentjobs.com by July 9. #SeattleJobs #PublicService #CityofSeattleJobs Policy Lead: https://lnkd.in/gE2dQtXW Policy Advisor: https://lnkd.in/gXzwSzTj Senior Data Advisor: https://lnkd.in/g_4N2bzJ Race & Social Justice Advisors: https://lnkd.in/giTBvj4q

Join our team: The Seattle Office for Civil Rights is hiring a Capacity Development Advisor! We are looking for an individual centered by their commitment to racial equity and empowerment to support SOCR's four commissions. This will include providing assistance for trainings and resources regarding outreach & recruitment, leadership development, team building, conflict resolution, onboarding, and more. ?? Learn more and apply by June 11: https://lnkd.in/gbNnJqaE

Join our team! We are seeking effective leaders who are champions of racial equity and empowerment for the following roles: ?? Race & Social Justice Division Director - Apply by April 2. https://lnkd.in/gFpbbWjR ?? Policy Division Director - Apply by April 9. https://lnkd.in/g2iRyz7K #SeattleJobs #PublicService