We have ambitious plans, and we know the most critical step is building an incredible team that reflects the diverse fabric of our nation and embodies our values. Our team is made up of people who are equal parts dreamers and doers. We are people who care as much about how we achieve our goals as we do about the goals themselves. Our values drive our team and are instilled in the work this Foundation does every day. We are also committed to creating an anti-racist organization in order to do our part to help combat racism and inequity in all forms, in communities across our nation and around the world. Read our full statement on anti-racism and equity here.

Purpose of Role

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Associate will assist the Senior Director of Procurement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in ensuring that the Foundation has operational support to plan, implement and execute its DEI strategy. You will be responsible for helping create an inclusive environment where employees feel respected and valued.

Your role will help ensure that DEI is embedded in all policies, strategies and practices that help the Foundation achieve its mission of connecting, inspiring and empowering people.

As the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Associate, you’ll be reporting directly to the Senior Director of Procurement and Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Core Job Responsibilities

Manage logistics for DEI meetings among different groups, departments and leadership.
Attend internal and external DEI meetings, events, and training sessions.
Support DEI related communications including a regular newsletter, celebration of heritage months and other documentation as needed.
Assist in producing content, guides and other marketing materials for internal audiences.
Maintain relationships with key internal departments and understand the organization in order to actively cultivate DEI allies across the Foundation.
Conduct market research, best practices investigations, and industry trends analyses for specific DEI efforts.
Participate in special projects/initiatives under the supervision of a senior staff/manager.
Reporting on DEI impact and outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

Establish and maintain a regular DEI newsletter with relevant and key information.
Identifying and establishing key metrics to assess and measure results and progress of DEI initiatives and quarterly and annual reports that summarize trends and progress related to DEI goals.
Centralized internal DEI hub with resources, guides and training for DEI initiatives.
Project management of ongoing initiatives
Ensure regulatory compliance by staying up to date on local, state and federal guidelines and ongoing developments.
Establish and maintain interdepartmental relationships and milestones between the DEI department and other Foundation departments.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience, preferably 3-6 years in diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and implementation.
Experience creating and implementing innovative solutions to increase employee engagement.
Strong aptitude for technology with the ability to develop technology-based solutions to streamline and improve processes.
Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills.
Strong research and project management skills.
Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization and across teams.

The salary range for this role is between $59,755 and $74,670.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. The Obama Foundation is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at careers@obama.org if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.

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