Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer
Salary:
Annually USD 180,000 to 205,000
Location:
Manhattan, NY, United States
Posted on:
Oct 10, 2024
Profile:
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer #24-239
Location:
Manhattan - Legal Aid Society Headquarters
Deadline:
3:00 PM EST for Date Listed 2024-11-27
Job Description:
The Legal Aid Society, the nation’s largest and oldest public defense and civil legal services provider, is dedicated to a simple yet powerful mission: ensuring that no individual is denied the right to equal justice. For 148 years, we have protected, defended, and advocated for those who have struggled in silence for far too long.
The Position:
We are seeking a Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer who will directly report to the Attorney-in-Chief and CEO. This role is responsible for providing vision and leadership to The Legal Aid Society’s efforts to ensure diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI) in all our work.
Responsibilities:
Internal Community Engagement
- Partner with The Legal Aid Society’s HR team to deepen and strengthen an inclusive and diverse internal culture.
- Maintain an informed understanding of staff working conditions and experience.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure DEI values are embedded in messaging.
- Create and implement mandatory DEI training programs for all staff.
- Serve as a resource for staff experiencing discrimination.
- Foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
- Advise the executive leadership team on DEI-related issues.
- Support the creation and implementation of the DEI vision and strategy.
Accountability, Metrics & Execution
- Establish and communicate clear and measurable DEI goals.
- Utilize data and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of DEI initiatives.
- Create systems for regular updates on DEI progress.
Supervision & Management
- Assess current DEI operations and resources.
- Supervise the DEI operations and the Program Manager.
- Manage the department budget effectively.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Organizational Savvy
- Balance Stakeholders
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Manages Complexity
- Drives Results
Additional Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of ten years of relevant experience in DEI leadership.
- Proven track record of leading DEI initiatives.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic DEI plans.
- Deep understanding of systemic discrimination and diverse DEI frameworks.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The salary range is $180,000-$205,000. We offer a generous benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, and more.
HOW TO APPLY:
All applications must be completed online. Please submit your resume as a single combined PDF when you apply via the LAS Recruitment Portal.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
The leadership of The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion.
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