Diversity And Inclusion Manager

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Celebrating music through the GRAMMY® Awards, the Recording Academy continues its legacy as the premier national membership organization for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting and advocating for the music community. Through our affiliate organizations (MusiCares, Latin Recording Academy, GRAMMY Museum, and Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation), we offer services focusing on music education, health & human services, and financial support.

We are a passionate team of music enthusiasts seeking an experienced Manager to join the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team. This job will contribute to the Recording Academy’s success by developing and driving strategic and operational plans for the Member Network program, provides direct support and consultation to the Member Network leadership teams across the organization and works cross-functionally with organizations including but not limited to People & Culture and Advocacy.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support the planning, implementation, and management of the Recording Academy’s DEI programs, procedures, methods, and practices to promote the company’s mission and values.
• Develop a strategic approach to the Member Networks program framework that supports the achievement of DEI goals and strategy.
• Manage the development process of Member Networks program components from initiation through completion, including research/benchmarking, management of scoping, scheduling, defining deliverables, review cycles, milestone and resource tracking, and reporting.
• Work with the Member Network leadership teams and broader cross-functional stakeholders to identify Member Networks program and service requirements as part of an integrated DEI, People & Culture, and business strategy.
• Partner with the Member Network leadership teams and broader cross-functional stakeholders as a subject matter expert to integrate Member Networks and DEI into existing and future programs and projects across the business.
• Provide coaching, direction, consultation, and thought leadership on DEI with the Member Network leadership teams.
• Research latest innovation, benchmarking and analyzing key metrics within the industry to inform program development.
• Collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams relating to company-wide DEI programs and initiatives.
• Lead, implement, and maintain tracking strategies to monitor and evaluate impact and ROI of programs; develop reports on program effectiveness and make recommendations for program enhancement and improvement.
• Manage program budget and forecasts, oversee expenditures, and analyze program actuals.
• Identify, develop, and foster relationships with industry thought leaders, consultants, vendors, and other external partners.
• Champion Member Networks by ensuring effective governance, support, budget allocation, and advocacy, and serves a central DEI point of contact.
• Serve as a strategic liaison between Member Networks, the DEI team, and the Recording Academy leaders to elevate the role and communicate the value of Member Networks.
• Collaborate with the People & Culture team to integrate Member Networks with performance and development at the Recording Academy and integrate Member Networks into DEI talent strategies.
• Act as an ambassador and advocate for DEI initiatives.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion roles or related fields.
• Knowledge of inclusion and diversity practices in large scale corporate environments.
• Ability to positively assess and advise on DEI topics.
• Understanding of ERG/BRG structure, governance, programming, and development.
• Ability to build relationships with local, regional, and national DEI organizations and resources.
• Working knowledge of U.S. EEO, AA, ADA, and all other applicable U.S. employment laws, policies, and procedures.
• Experience supervising the activities of external consultants and vendors.
• Strong computer skills including Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with senior level business leaders and diverse audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to consider complex problems and identify potential solutions through reasoned analysis and modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategy, implement plans, and work as an effective change agent.
• A Proven track record of success leading and completing cross-functional enterprise initiatives.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The starting salary for this position is $68,600 to $75,800 per year, benchmarked against industry standards. Salaries for positions required to be in specific geographic locations reflect the corresponding labor market.
The actual offer extended will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the role's requirements and will include our comprehensive benefits package (with medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k match, generous paid time off, and more). Click here for an overview of our company benefits.

Explore our career opportunities to join a team that values creativity, innovation, and diversity.

ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES

RECORDING ACADEMY
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards—music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

GRAMMY MUSEUM
Established in 2008 as a partnership between the Recording Academy and AEG, the GRAMMY Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a greater understanding of the history and significance of music. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum explores and celebrates all aspects of the art form—from the technology of the recording process to the legends who've made lasting marks on our cultural identity. In 2017, the Museum integrated with its sister organization, the GRAMMY Foundation, to broaden the reach of its music education and preservation initiatives. As a unified organization, today, the GRAMMY Museum fulfills its mission of making music a valued and indelible part of our society through exhibits, education, grants, and public programming.

MUSICARES
A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.

LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY
The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Recording Academy, its affiliates and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous, and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.