POSITION SUMMARY

UpStart seeks a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Manager. They will be responsible for promoting DEIJ, in a systematic way, with an initial focus on the design and execution of initiatives to promote equity and inclusion-based learning for internal stakeholders (coaching, all-staff training, etc.) while also responding to on-demand requests for DEIJ support across the organization. This role will report to the Managing Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice and work closely with the People & Culture Team. This role is expected to travel up to 2 times a year for in-person events

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accessibility and Inclusion

• Oversees the creation and monitoring of internal and external accessibility initiatives
• Coordinates and participates in the facilitation of internal equity-audits and related data monitoring and analysis
• Assists with monitoring and fulfillment of accommodations requests from external stakeholders
• Design and implement new internal initiatives to drive employee belonging

Staff Learning and Development

• Supports the creation and monitoring of the staff learning and development related to DEIJ
• Assists with the design for embedding UpStart’s organizational values into the employee lifecycle (through learning and development)
• Collaborates with leadership to create, implement, and monitor programs designed to ensure fair and equitable treatment of staff
• Creates and monitors the DEIJ resource center
• Coordinates and oversees internal staff programming and meetings as relevant, namely cultural learning sessions (“Water Coolers”) and monthly staff engagement meetings (“Pump it Up”)
• Oversees Paradigm Reach staff learning platform
• Develops and implements staff and management training to promote cultural understanding and competency and a climate of equity and inclusion
• Coordinates quarterly DEIJ Check-in calls with DEIJ key implementers

DEIJ Support 

• Researches and recommends creative strategies to implement the DEIJ initiatives embedded in UpStart’s strategic plan
• Maintains knowledge of DEIJ best practices both within and outside of the Jewish sector to help provide guidance to team members
• Assists with on-demand support for equity-based questions concerning programmatic design (newsletter, postings, etc.)
• Supports and advocates for teammates who are being impacted by issues of equity and inclusion when needed in partnership with HR, supervisor and others
• Supports UpStart’s recruitment and retention strategies, especially as related to underrepresented identities ?

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the position.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of experience connected to diversity, equity, and inclusion work in addition to  1-3 years experience in a connected field. Connected work experiences can include, but are not limited to, human resources, business management, pipeline development,  internship management, and/or education and human services
• Commitment to integrating a diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice lens into every piece of their work
• Understanding of allyship especially for traditionally underrepresented groups (JoCISM/BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and/or people with disabilities)
• Ability to work with and lead adult learners
• Ability to give and receive feedback and coaching
• Experience with leading initiatives connect to accessibility
• Ability to accomplish tasks individually while also embracing the benefit of working with a team
• Self-awareness which results in authentic relationship building and a growth mindset
• Equity-based data analysis which includes understanding trends, gaps, and next steps