Director of Equity and Culture

Leading with our values of collaboration, equity, excellence, inclusion, and transparency, the incumbent will lead and implement the organization’s Wellness, Learning and Development, Internship and Fellowship programming with a keen focus on organizational health. Specifically, the Director will partner with the Vice President of Equity, Culture, and Talent (VP) to implement processes, protocols, programs, and initiatives to build the organization’s infrastructure and to address staff wellness, engagement, and sense of belonging. In execution of the General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer’s (GC/COO’S) vision and in collaboration with the VP, the Director will be responsible for executing aspects of future planning  to ensure that equity and inclusion are embedded in all that we do. 

This is an ideal role for someone who has experience in value-driven work and is strong in developing and executing a plan, who can manage projects and programs, and who can lead people. This person will be the anchor of Wellness and Belonging in the organization. They will work closely with the Senior Director of Talent to ensure staff have the tools and resources to execute at their highest potential through the entire employee lifecycle, in execution of innovation and  departmental excellence in support of staff.

• →A minimum of 8 years of professional experience with increasing responsibility;
• →Experience creating, implementing, or directly supporting values-driven work, to include diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in organizational settings;
• →Knowledge of data collection systems used for surveys and data collection and analysis;
• →Knowledge of data based methods of building and maintaining trust in an organization;
• →Strong management and interpersonal skills with experience in developing and mentoring staff;
• →Strong operations, project management, and event planning planning skills;
• →Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
• →Keen attention to detail and the ability to proofread final products and the written products of others;
• →Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities;
• →Experience in or demonstrated ability with conflict resolution;
• →Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with others within the department and across the organization;
• →High emotional intelligence and self-awareness;
• →Knowledge of learning and development systems like ACORN;
• →A personal passion and demonstrated commitment to the organization’s mission and an understanding of the reproductive freedom issue;
• →High cultural competence and the desire to engage with individuals with differing lived experiences; and
• →A commitment to creating a workplace environment in which diversity is valued and supported and a demonstrated ability to support others in doing the same.

• Experience in non-profit and/or reproductive rights;
• Experience in an organized workforce;
• Strong visual presentation skills;
• Use of digital design tools, like Canva.