Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer #24-239LocationManhattan – Legal Aid Society HeadquartersDeadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed2024-11-27Job 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
The Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer 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. This role will be key in integrating DEI strategy into organizational culture and processes.
Internal Community Engagement
- Partner with HR to strengthen an inclusive and diverse internal culture.
- Maintain an informed understanding of staff working conditions.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure DEI values are embedded 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.
Strategy & Leadership
- Foster a culture of inclusion across all levels.
- 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 DEI goals and KPIs.
- Utilize data 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 Program Manager and operations.
- Manage the department budget and resources.
- Support staff engagement in DEI initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate
Competencies include: Organizational Savvy, Balance Stakeholders, Interpersonal Savvy, Manages Complexity, Drives Results, Instills Trust.
Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of ten years of relevant DEI leadership experience; JD or master's preferred.
- Proven track record of leading DEI initiatives within large organizations.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic DEI plans.
- Deep understanding of systemic discrimination and diverse DEI frameworks.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in using data to track DEI progress.
- Ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience in managing meaningful change.
- Experience in building learning systems that support DEI principles.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary Range: $180,000-$205,000. Generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, and more.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be completed online. Please visit our Careers Page for instructions on the application process.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The Legal Aid Society is committed to a work culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion.
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