Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist

5 days ago

Little Canada, Minnesota, United States Think Small Full time
Job Overview

Think Small, a leader in early learning, is dedicated to advancing early childhood care and education. Our organization is committed to the principles that gave rise to our mission 50 years ago - that the quality of a child's early experiences greatly influences their success later in life and that more can be done to improve the quality of early childhood settings to optimize a child's development.

Our Commitment to Equity

To support the full potential for every child, Think Small commits to championing policies and practices of equity that empower a just, inclusive, and equitable care and education system for children in their crucial early years.

Job Summary

The DEIB Coordinator works in partnership with the VP of Equity and Early Childhood Programs to support the development and implementation of initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the organization. This role is essential in fostering a culture of inclusion and ensuring that DEIB principles are integrated into all aspects of the workplace, from recruitment to staff development to program execution.

Key Responsibilities
  1. DEIB Program Support
    • Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of DEIB programs and initiatives.
    • Support the Vice President of Equity & Early Childhood Programs in standardizing and systematizing DEIB efforts across the organization.
    • Coordinate workshops, training sessions, and events focused on DEIB topics.
  2. Recruitment & Onboarding
    • Collaborate with HR to develop and implement inclusive recruitment strategies that attract a diverse pool of candidates.
    • Ensure that onboarding processes reflect the organization's commitment to DEIB.
  3. Data Collection & Analysis
    • Collect, analyze, and report on DEIB metrics to assess the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
    • Use data to inform continuous improvement strategies for DEIB efforts.
  4. Communication & Collaboration
    • Serve as a point of contact for DEIB-related inquiries and concerns.
    • Work cross-functionally to create sustainable partnerships and maximize the impact of DEIB initiatives.
    • Ensure clear and consistent communication regarding DEIB programs to all stakeholders.
  5. Culture Development
    • Nurture a culture of belonging and continuous learning in alignment with the organization's values and mission.
    • Promote practices that disrupt patterns of exclusion and inequality within the workplace.
  6. Leadership Support
    • Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Equity & Early Childhood Programs, including scheduling, meeting coordination, and documentation.
    • Assist in developing and executing leadership programming that centers equity and social justice.
Qualifications
  • Education: Associate's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Human Resources, Social Sciences, Education) or equivalent experience.
  • Experience: At least 2 years of experience in DEIB work, human resources, or a related area.
  • Skills:
    • Strong organizational and project management skills.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    • Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.
    • High level of racial literacy and emotional intelligence.
  • Competencies:
    • Commitment to equity, social justice, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Work Environment

This role may require occasional travel and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on program needs.

This position will have a hybrid work schedule with a mix of on-site and work from home days. Weekly on-site days are required

BENEFITS
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, life, vision, pet, critical illness, and long-term care insurance.
  • Medical and dependent care flex spending accounts, Health Savings Account (HS), legal and ID protection plans.
  • Pre-tax and ROTH 401k with employer match.
  • Generous paid time off: 23 days of sick/vacation time earned the first year PLUS 9 scheduled holidays and 4 floating holidays for those whose needs don't conform to the federal holiday calendar.
  • 6 weeks paid parent leave and infants-at-work program (available after 1 year of employment)

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