Diversity Manager-New York

Organization: Natural Resources Defense Council

Position Title: Diversity Manager

Location: 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY, 10011, US 

Hours & Compensation: Full time

Application Deadline: Not listed.

Position Description:

NRDC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in its workforce. We are seeking an HR professional to join our team in our New York office who will be accountable for developing, implementing and driving our DEI strategies across the organization. The Diversity Manager will report to the Director of Human Resources and will lead the integration of DEI initiatives and practices into NRDC’s operations. The ideal candidate will have 10 years or more of demonstrated knowledge and experience in driving DEI initiatives in a large operation.

Responsibilities:

Partnering with senior leaders in the organization, you will develop a multi-pronged DEI strategy and integrate measurable practices throughout the organization covering talent management, community outreach, and environmental justice.

Partnering with HR Partners to integrate DEI practices into employee training, recruiting, and promotions processes by:

• Developing relationships with external groups that support NRDC in recruiting diverse candidates for entry-level and senior positions.
• Providing coaching and guidance to senior leaders on DEI issues.
• Develop and implement diversity training programs within the organization to educate employees and senior staff on how to recognize, support and appreciate individual differences.
• Apply creative approaches to conducting outreach and establishing contacts in the environmental NFP community.
• Develop policies and programs to attract, retain and promote a diverse work force for the organization.
• Create metrics for measuring the effectiveness of organizational diversity and provide regular updates to senior management on the value of the initiative and the organization’s progress.
• Determine the appropriateness of introducing diversity initiatives and consider the unique needs of the organization.

You will be part of (and may take the lead on) organization-wide HR projects including the on-going introduction or strengthening of HR best practices.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of progressive, professional experience in a DEI role at a larger organization.
• Will have demonstrated the ability to proactively identify opportunities to engage and collaborate across the organization, to influence others to resolve issues and drive change, and partner with others across the enterprise to implement solutions and achieve desired results.
• Be a positive catalyst for change, collaborating with employees and leaders and conveying a compelling and relevant DEI vision.
• Work well in a team environment and will actively solicit new and innovative ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, leadership, influencing, project management, and organization skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively and independently, as required, and will assert leadership and influence to communicate ideas, recommendations, and decisions (in writing and orally) in a professional and effective manner.
• Strong sourcing skills with demonstrated successes in networking and building pipelines, strong facilitation and presentation skills, and a demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment.
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, nonprofit management, business administration, or other discipline is required. HR certification, e.g., PHR, is a plus.

NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to Customer Care by dialing 1-866-927-2472.

For further information about NRDC, please visitwww.nrdc.org