Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Outreach Specialist (15101, Grade 22)

Salary: $60,849.00 - $107,768.00 Annually
Location : Riverdale, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: R03687
Department: Human Resources and Mgt
Division: Corporate Policy Corp Records
Opening Date: 03/04/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, is currently seeking a highly motivated, customer service-oriented team player to serve as a Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Outreach Specialist within the Department of Human Resources and Management (DHRM). Under the direction of the Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Chief, the successful candidate will develop, promote, and manage community events and programs that enrich MNCPPC's reputation, educate customers about key initiatives, and enhance the Commission's image in the community with internal and external stakeholders.
This individual is responsible for ongoing program review, developing outreach's strategic priorities, devising and measuring the community outreach metrics, recommending changes, and working with Corporate Procurement Services to promote the work of MNCPPC in the community. The Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion (SDI) is committed to growing local small businesses and promoting economic growth in the communities in which we live and work. We operate with purpose and intention to serve diverse and emerging businesses. This is a highly visible position in a fast-paced environment that will provide an exciting career opportunity for the successful candidate.
Examples of Important Duties

• Works to strengthen community engagement by developing, planning, and managing events that align with MNCPPC's priorities and highlight the Commission's commitment to community investment.
• Uses events as tools for communication and education to promote key messages and initiatives and engage essential stakeholders.
• Focuses on reaching and engaging disadvantaged communities, with particular attention paid to non-profits and key equity and environmental justice stakeholders.
• Establishes strategic priorities to define MNCPPC's community outreach and engagement efforts while recommending outreach opportunities.
• Collaborates with external organizations on events that support MNCPPC's operations or enhance its reputation.
• Benchmarks best practices for the outreach and engagement program, collecting data, metrics, and periodic reports to evaluate its effectiveness. Develops and implements an annual outreach strategy while managing the schedule and budget.
• Represents the organization in public speaking engagements related to community outreach and engagement.
• Works with the communications team on event concepts, graphic design, production, printing, and event marketing.
• Attends networking events to build and maintain relationships with key community partners and stakeholders and to leverage best practices.
• Develops and manages an annual calendar of events and community outreach activities.
• Collaborates with leadership on strategic priorities, metrics development, and reporting.
• Manages multiple concurrent events, creating event plans that include timelines, agendas, costs, task lists, volunteer/employee time commitments, and intended goals/outcomes.
• Defines success criteria for events, evaluates them based on established standards, and provides management with post-event Return on Investment (ROI) analysis.
• Conducts research and negotiates contracts to define logistics, required permits, support, quality, and branding expectations.
• Informs MNCPPC employees and external organizations about opportunities to participate in events and projects.
• Works closely with various departments to recruit and manage volunteers and oversees staff and volunteers at events.
• Leads customer outreach initiatives, including surveys and focus groups.
• Able to attend meetings or perform other assignments at external locations as needed.
• Willing and able to work occasional evenings and weekends, as required.
• Prepared to assist with community engagement efforts in emergencies, as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Other Functions

Performs other functions as needed.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The position is a combination of office and fieldwork.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to build solid, effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders and organizations.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and customer service skills, including the ability to motivate others at all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills, including strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to problem-solve, set priorities, multi-task, adapt to frequent conflicts/changes in priorities and unexpected events, and meet deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office apps such as Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Passionate for creating engaging work environments and energizing people.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a team environment and deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging presentations in various settings and adapt presentations to meet the challenges of each setting.
• Demonstrated ability to use social media such as, but not limited to, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc., in a work/professional capacity.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field.

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management,finance or any other related field of business administration.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 6 years.

Supplemental Information

Class Specification: Administrative Specialist II-1135

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.

PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
• Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
• Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
• Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
  • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

• Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
• Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

• Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

• Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
• Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
• Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

• Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
• Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
• Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

• Annual: 15 days per year
• Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
• Sick: 15 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Legal Services Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.