Equity Officer
Ministry: Cross-Cutting Emergency Leadership · Emergency Function: Equity & Fairness
Role Purpose
Ensures equitable support reaches all communities during disasters, especially underserved and historically neglected neighborhoods, closing the preparedness and response gap.
What You Would Help Do
Before an Emergency
- Develop equity plans and standards for emergency operations.
- Identify underserved communities and equity gaps.
- Coordinate with all ministries on equity standards.
- Participate in preparedness exercises.
During an Emergency
- Monitor equity of support across all operations.
- Advocate for underserved communities and neighborhoods.
- Coordinate with Justice on rights and fairness.
- Identify and escalate equity gaps.
After an Emergency
- Assess equity of response and recovery support.
- Document equity lessons and community impacts.
- Update equity plans and standards.
Qualifications & Helpful Skills
Who would be a good fit?
Required
- Willingness to complete Weather Watchmen training.
Helpful But Not Required
- Background in equity, advocacy, or community organizing
- Knowledge of underserved communities and their needs
- Strong advocacy and communication skills
- Commitment to fairness and justice
Training & Readiness
Volunteers are not expected to respond to emergencies without preparation.
Weather Watchmen volunteers may receive or be asked to participate in role-appropriate training, exercises, orientations, drills, and continuing preparedness activities before being assigned operational responsibilities.
Potential training for this role:
Working Together
No Ministry operates in isolation during an emergency.
Three-Deep Succession
Weather Watchmen's emergency management system is designed around continuity of leadership. Critical functions should have trained Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary personnel so that operations can continue if a primary leader is unavailable.
Multiple volunteers may express interest in the same operational area to build this depth.
Interested in Serving?
You do not have to know everything today. If you have relevant experience, transferable skills, or a willingness to train and serve, we encourage you to express your interest.