Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Specialist (Full-time Remote, North Carolina Based)
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Specialist will play an essential role in supporting our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy by providing day-to-day project management and support for the diversity, equity, and inclusion program. This role will assist in designing, developing, and delivering diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives that increase awareness and understanding of DE&I.
This position is full-time remote, with the option to work in the office if preferred. The successful candidate will be required to report occasionally on-site for team meetings at the Home Office, in Morrisville N.C. The selected candidate will need to reside in North Carolina.
Responsibilities & Duties
Training and Development
Introduces participants to training content, fosters discussion and takes steps to ensure learning transfer
Develops diversity, equity, and inclusion learning opportunities using available resources and tools to support learning
Assists in developing and organizing training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials
Affinity Resource Group Management
Provides support to our affinity resource group's projects and events
Maintains budgets for ARGs
Conducts ongoing research ARG and DE&I best practices, updates, and trends
Maintains organization calendar and intranet pages for ARG activities
Project Management
Assists with vital projects that support the strategic objectives of the diversity, equity, and inclusion plan
Establishes project plans, including resource requirements, tasks, and assignments
Establishes regular communication and status update intervals for stakeholders
Coordinates implementation, communication, and change management plans as necessary
Conducts after-action reviews and recommends improvements
Helps develop communications and marketing material to support and promote ARGs and DE&I programming
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with Communications Department regarding DEI Programs to make sure employees are aware of opportunities
Serves as a member of the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Council (DEIC)
Assists with proposals and work collaboratively with the DEIC to provide content for diversity-sensitivity and cultural competence awareness to internal and external stakeholders
Serves as a liaison between internal/external stakeholders and program participants
Provides guidance and direction to internal partners regarding the creation of content to ensure material is culturally sensitive
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Education, or another closely related field and two (2) years of experience in a progressive DEI role which includes some administrative/coordinative duties in staff development.
Preferred:
DEI certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of DEI best practices and principles.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, web/internet navigation and demonstrated ability to learn new applications.
Ability to effectively deliver content to a variety of learners.
Considerable knowledge planning, administering, and coordination learning activities
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language
Ability to express oneself effectively both in written and oral formats.
Ability to engage an audience
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain the target audience via written, oral, and visual media
Salary Range
$54,480.00 to $76,024.00/Annually
Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
An excellent fringe benefit package accompanies the salary, which includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long and Short Term Disability
Generous retirement savings plan
Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday, management leave
Dress flexibility
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This position is full-time remote, with the option to work in the office if preferred. The successful candidate will be required to report occasionally on-site for team meetings at the Home Office, in Morrisville N.C. The selected candidate will need to reside in North Carolina.
Responsibilities & Duties
Training and Development
Introduces participants to training content, fosters discussion and takes steps to ensure learning transfer
Develops diversity, equity, and inclusion learning opportunities using available resources and tools to support learning
Assists in developing and organizing training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials
Affinity Resource Group Management
Provides support to our affinity resource group's projects and events
Maintains budgets for ARGs
Conducts ongoing research ARG and DE&I best practices, updates, and trends
Maintains organization calendar and intranet pages for ARG activities
Project Management
Assists with vital projects that support the strategic objectives of the diversity, equity, and inclusion plan
Establishes project plans, including resource requirements, tasks, and assignments
Establishes regular communication and status update intervals for stakeholders
Coordinates implementation, communication, and change management plans as necessary
Conducts after-action reviews and recommends improvements
Helps develop communications and marketing material to support and promote ARGs and DE&I programming
Communication and Collaboration
Collaborates with Communications Department regarding DEI Programs to make sure employees are aware of opportunities
Serves as a member of the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Council (DEIC)
Assists with proposals and work collaboratively with the DEIC to provide content for diversity-sensitivity and cultural competence awareness to internal and external stakeholders
Serves as a liaison between internal/external stakeholders and program participants
Provides guidance and direction to internal partners regarding the creation of content to ensure material is culturally sensitive
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Education, or another closely related field and two (2) years of experience in a progressive DEI role which includes some administrative/coordinative duties in staff development.
Preferred:
DEI certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of DEI best practices and principles.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, web/internet navigation and demonstrated ability to learn new applications.
Ability to effectively deliver content to a variety of learners.
Considerable knowledge planning, administering, and coordination learning activities
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language
Ability to express oneself effectively both in written and oral formats.
Ability to engage an audience
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain the target audience via written, oral, and visual media
Salary Range
$54,480.00 to $76,024.00/Annually
Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
An excellent fringe benefit package accompanies the salary, which includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long and Short Term Disability
Generous retirement savings plan
Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday, management leave
Dress flexibility
Apply Now