Position avaiable at the following locations: NYC & Washington D.C.
Amnesty International USA is looking to recruit a dynamic Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to join our senior leadership team. This position will provide the intellectual leadership, direction and accountability for DEI initiative. She or he will help the organization navigate the complexity of building and implementing the DEI initiative. We seek a strategist who enjoys building structures and programs and working with volunteers and activists. The successful candidate will inspire high levels of participation in programs by ensuring relevancy and effectiveness in their delivery. She or he will continuously link DEI, learning, and development to organizational performance. The successful candidate will also pay strong attention to details with excellent prioritization skills and an ability to act professionally regarding sensitive subjects.
Develop and manage strategies to improve demonstrated value for diversity, equity, and inclusion among Board, staff and member volunteers. Integrate diversity & inclusion work throughout the organization, both in internal-facing and program departments
- Develop, administer, and facilitate training programs for staff and member leaders.
- Coordinate the strategic engagement of Amnesty USA’s membership in DEI initiatives. Project manage and coordinate the work of the staff and member Diversity & Inclusion team.
- Guide and support the executive team and the Board on diversity & inclusion.
- Advise the Human Resources department in the review and revision of policies and procedures, as well as on strategies for engaging and evaluating staff on DEI. Integrate diversity and inclusion content into orientation and training for managers and employees. Boost diverse recruitment in all areas of the organization and support efforts to increase retention.
- Stay abreast of research and analytics to inform and support Amnesty’s diversity & inclusion strategy. In partnership with senior management, monitor and evaluate Amnesty’s programs for effectiveness in addressing and integrating DEI.
- Coordinate and liaise on diversity and inclusion with other Amnesty Sections and Offices and allied organizations.
AIUSA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.