Manager, Equity & Inclusion

Position Title: Manager, Equity and Inclusion

Status: Full Time

FLSA: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY & KEY PRIORITIES

Active Minds is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Manager of Equity and Inclusion to join its team.  Reporting to the VP, Equity & Inclusion, the Manager of Equity and Inclusion is responsible for developing, implementing, managing and assessing equity and inclusion projects and initiatives.  The position, which is primarily internally facing, plays a pivotal role in promoting an organizational culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging.  The Manager of Equity and Inclusion will serve as the lead in overseeing the growth and support of Employee Network Group programming and engagements. The role involves assessing the effectiveness of equity and inclusion projects and initiatives by analyzing data and reporting on trends.  The Manager of Equity and Inclusion will identify consultants, resources and other learning tools and assist the VP, Equity and Inclusion with the facilitation of web-based training to support equity and inclusion Professional Development for employees at all levels.  This is an exciting opportunity to drive measurable results in an organization that is actively engaged in becoming more equitable and inclusive in its internal processes and external work.  

ABOUT ACTIVE MINDS

Active Minds is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing resources for mental health support, with an emphasis on mobilizing youth and young adults. With a mission to reduce stigma and encourage open conversations, Active Minds is a pivotal force in fostering a supportive mental health community. To learn more, visit www.activeminds.org.

KEY RESULTS

Workplace Equity and Inclusion Training (25%)

• Assist the VP, Equity & Inclusion with the development, organization, and facilitation of equity and inclusion focused staff professional development (PD)
• Identify and lead outreach for external partners, organizations, or consultants to lead full staff, leadership, and department specific PD on equity and inclusion
• Develop and maintain a database and calendar of current and upcoming equity and inclusion PD offerings
• Keep staff updated on equity and inclusion PD opportunities 
• Collect, analyze and package data on equity and inclusion focused staff PD (i.e. effectiveness of professional developments; number of PD’s offered,etc.) 

Employee Network Groups (ENG’s) (25%)

• Manage, lead and support Employee Network Groups 
• Develop, organize and facilitate trainings for Employee Network Group Leaders
• Collect, analyze and package ENG data
• Assist ENG Leads with planning and the execution of the ENG activities  

Equity and Inclusion Projects and Initiatives (20%)

• Execute and manage campaigns, projects and initiative that support the organization equity and inclusion strategies
• Identify equity and inclusion resources for staff
• Lead the organization and project management of Employee Network Groups 
• Coordinate and lead a strategy for the internal recognition of heritage months and days of observation
  • Develop a calendar of heritage months and days of observation for internal use
  • Identify and develop resources in support of heritage months and days of observation recognition
• Develop a support structure for staff when identity-based moments occur
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communication department on external recognition of heritage months and days of observation
• Serve as point of contact for the Equity and Inclusion department on cross-functional projects, initiatives, or campaigns as assigned by the VP, Equity and Inclusion
• Create external communication on equity and inclusion topics for Active Minds’ network of youth and young adults (i.e blogs, articles for newsletters, etc.)
• Lead and coordinate additional equity and inclusion projects as assigned by the VP, Equity & Inclusion and takes the initiative to propose new projects to the VP, Equity & Inclusion for consideration

Data Collection, Analysis and Packaging (20%)

• Lead the project management of the collection, analysis, and packaging of equity and inclusion department data and other organizational data through an equity and inclusion lens
• Collect, analyze and package ENG data
  • Collect and monitor organizational data to determine any additional ENG’s that need to be made available 
  • Collect and monitor ENG data on effectiveness in meeting the Group’s goals and the organization’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals
  • Develop surveys for and lead focus groups with ENG members 
  • Collect and analyze ENG data in order to evaluate/improve the format of ENG’s 
• Collect, analyze and package data on equity and inclusion focused staff PD
• Assist with the collection and analysis of organization diversity, inclusion, and belonging data
• Assist with assessing data on progress towards organization equity and inclusion goals
• Develop staff surveys and facilitate staff focus groups relation to equity and inclusion data collection

Technical Support (10%)

• Support the VP, Equity and Inclusion with virtual facilitation of meetings and trainings on Zoom
• Drafting and editing of slide decks, handouts, and other materials
• Assist with leading staff wide presentations on equity and inclusion department updates
• Support with researching equity and inclusion topics
• Preparation of various reports and communication

QUALIFICATIONS

About You

• A strong commitment to antiracism, equity/racial equity and inclusion
• Experience leading and managing equity and inclusion projects and initiatives
• Experience designing and delivering training programs and workshops on diversity and inclusion topics
• Knowledge of and experience in diversity, equity and inclusion in practice
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Knowledge of how to navigate and lead cross cultural and generational conversation about race, identity, culture 
• Works independently to achieve desired results

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Human Resources, Public Health, Counseling, Education)
• 3-5 years of direct experience executing on goals and deliverables for diversity, equity, inclusion projects
• Understand of and be able to speak to systemic structures that perpetuate and/or contribute to mental health disparities, particularly for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth, young adults and communities 
• Experience working with youth and young adults (ages 14-25), particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ+ 
• Knowledge of mental health wellness within BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities 
• Ability to collect and interpret data
• Excels in working in Zoom, Google Suites and the ability to quickly utilize other platforms and applications (Ex. Project Management tools)
• Possess skills in writing, communication and conflict management and resolution

OUR CULTURE 

Active Minds is a place where every employee matters. We value diverse perspectives, radical  authenticity, and a community-driven approach. We dream big, offering flexibility to staff while we work to achieve our mission. As such, we are proud to offer competitive salaries and benefits and an environment that is friendly to remote working and life/work balance.

Active Minds is an equal opportunity employer that works to advance racial equity and social justice in an increasingly multicultural and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background, intersectional identities, and lived experiences. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other marginalized identities. Active Minds encourages all to apply for our open positions as we depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.

COMPENSATION 

This position offers an initial salary of $65,000 along with robust benefits. The starting pay for this position is equal to others at the same level throughout the organization. Candidates whose experience meets both the minimum and preferred qualifications may be considered for a starting salary that exceeds the current amount. The role sits within Active Minds Level 3 salary band, and as such, has the potential to grow to $92,000 over time. FLSA Status: Exempt.

Active Minds has an industry-leading and competitive benefits package that includes Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Company Wide Mental Health Days, 401(k) Matching, HSA and FSA Options, Life Insurance, Short Term, and Long Term Disability, Fully Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Reimbursement Program, and Professional Development Stipends.

Active Minds recruits, hires, trains, compensates, and promotes our staff regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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