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 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. We are seeking a Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer to provide vision and leadership to our DEI efforts.
The Position:
The Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer will report directly to the Attorney-in-Chief and CEO and will be responsible for ensuring that DEI is integrated into The Legal Aid Society’s strategic planning, culture, and processes.
Responsibilities:
Internal Community Engagement:
- Partner with HR to strengthen an inclusive and diverse internal culture.
- Maintain an understanding of staff working conditions and experiences.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to embed DEI values in messaging.
- Create and implement mandatory DEI training programs.
- Develop a framework for respectful conversations regarding DEI topics.
- Serve as a resource for staff experiencing discrimination.
- Foster a culture of inclusion and respect across all levels.
- Advise the executive leadership team on DEI-related issues.
- Support the creation of the DEI vision in partnership with relevant units.
Accountability, Metrics & Execution:
- Establish and communicate clear DEI goals and initiatives.
- Utilize data to evaluate the effectiveness of DEI initiatives.
- Partner with leaders to respond to DEI challenges.
- Create systems for regular updates on DEI progress.
Supervision & Management:
- Assess current DEI operations and propose necessary changes.
- Supervise DEI operations and the Program Manager.
- Manage the department budget effectively.
- Support staff engagement in DEI initiatives.
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; JD or master’s degree preferred.
- Proven track record of leading DEI initiatives in large organizations.
- Experience in developing and implementing strategic DEI plans.
- Deep understanding of systemic discrimination and DEI frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to create inclusive environments.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in using data to track DEI progress.
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience in change management and leadership.
- Experience in building learning systems that support DEI principles.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $180,000-$205,000. The Legal Aid Society offers a generous benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY:
All applications must be completed online. Please visit our Careers Page for application instructions.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, we prohibit discriminatory employment actions based on any protected characteristic.
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