Senior Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging (Deib)

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The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.  We are a non-profit that provides 24/7 life-saving support via phone, text, and chat.  We also operate the world's largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, and run innovative research, education, and advocacy programs. We've been saving lives every day for over 20 years.

In the spirit of transparency and open communication, we wanted to share with you that The Trevor Project recently voluntarily recognized The Communications Workers of America (CWA) as the representative of certain employees for collective bargaining purposes. The position for which you are being considered is not part of the bargaining unit because it is confidential, managerial, or supervisory, and you may be responsible for communicating management's decisions to bargaining unit employees.

Reporting to Chief People and Culture Officer, the Senior Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging will collaborate with leadership and staff to develop and deploy tools and resources that create more equitable conditions for all staff. With responsibility for providing consulting and technical assistance across the organization, the Senior Director will ensure Trevor's policies and practices uphold equity principles. The key responsibilities of this position include:

Advise the Chief People Officer on strategy and efforts to address structural and institutional concerns about policies, programs, and culture;

Serve as primary thought leader and resource for DEIB, bringing expertise and fluency to strengthen strategies, policies, and practices and help drive an equity-centered and inclusive workplace and programs;

Design and steward learning opportunities around all facets of diversity, equity, inclusion, and Belonging to develop and support a respectful workplace;

Recommend, plan, and lead key strategic DEIB goals;

Identify external DEIB trends, advise on and implement best practices.

Drive DEIB goal attainment through program management and defined project plans; manage implementation activities, and develop processes, documentation and communications for program/process rollout and ongoing support;

Facilitate and lead meetings, retreats, and other educational opportunities to deepen and apply DEIB learning and understanding;

Lead intergroup dialogues, moving people to a place of being comfortable with discomfort, change, and growth;

Assist with Employee Affinity Group (EAG) governance; review, analyze and update ERG programming, policies, and procedures; develop and own key progress indicators.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Launch and execute companywide DEIB programming and initiatives in collaboration with key internal stakeholders;

Partner with stakeholders across the organization to embed DEIB competency and practices across teams;

Develop and maintain partnerships that generate the necessary buy-in to achieve shared goals.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an authentic, visionary, and collaborative leader to elevate diverse voices and perspectives; to ensure equitable opportunities; and to prioritize inclusion across a global life- saving organization. The Senior Director, DEIB will address the challenges of breaking down silos and fostering a relationship of mutual trust between senior leadership and staff. Designing a comprehensive process and continual training will be essential to creating equitable and safe conditions for all, ensuring that gender, sexual diversity, culture, and abilities are respected and honored, and promoting retention among hard-working and dedicated staff.

Reports to: Chief People and Culture Officer

The Senior Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging will be a seasoned DEIB leader with cultural competence in the LGBTQ+ space. They will have experience nurturing organizations through their journey to becoming great places to work and creating spaces where all staff can work as their authentic selves and feel a valued part of the team.

The successful candidate must have the following:

Excellent cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to set a strong example of how to build successful teams across divisions;

A deep understanding of DEIB trends and best practices;

Experience developing and implementing DEIB programming and initiatives in complex and

evolving organizations;

Exceptional strategic skills with the ability to address tactical and operational matters as needed;

Strong analytical skills with the capacity to leverage data to inform programmatic decisions and

assess effectiveness;

Competency around intersectionality (LGBTQ, race, gender, culture, ability);

Preferred experience collaborating with Employee Affinity Groups.

The Senior Director, DEIB passionately cares about LGBTQ youth and about saving lives. They want to come to work and feel inspired every day. They want to change the world. They are a transformational leader and talented team builder. They are skilled at fostering trust and creating cultures exemplified by cohesion and collaboration.

The new Senior Director, DEIB is a big picture thinker who loves to brainstorm and come up with big, bold ideas. The successful candidate will look at the way things are and imagine 20 ways they can be improved. They will be flexible, energized by learning, and culturally competent.

The ideal candidate will bring the following qualities:

Commitment to collaboration and an understanding that the best way to meet and exceed goals is through teamwork;

Comfort working in a rapidly changing environment, including the ability to pivot when needs or priorities change and take on unanticipated new initiatives with enthusiasm;

Skills to navigate through uncertainty while maintaining composure and remaining positive under pressure;

Excitement for learning new topics and ability to disseminate information in a logical and digestible manner;

Nuanced understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and Belonging work, willingness to learn more about marginalized identities, and humility to bring awareness to all you do.

The salary range for this position is $175,000 commensurate with the professional experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Comprehensive health insurance, including coverage for various gender affirmation surgeries (and we pay 100% of your premiums for medical, dental, vision AND basic life insurance)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program to  help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support

Generous vacation and 12 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays , and three half-day Fridays during the summer

Pet insurance 

Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and a reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)

Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education: including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high quality on-demand courses.

Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform

The Senior Director, DEIB can live/work anywhere in the U.S.

Please submit a resume and original cover letter that describes your interest in the organization's mission and qualifications for the position either through our website or as attachments via e-mail to: Michelle Kristel, Managing Partner

McCormack + Kristel

1740 Broadway, 15th Floor

New York, NY 10019

Phone: 343.486.5935 | Fax: 212.203.9599 

Email: search@mccormackkristel.com Website: www.mccormackkristel.com

All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. Please note that your education, dates of employment and other information will be verified prior to an offer.

McCormack + Kristel works only with equal opportunity employers. The Trevor Project does not unlawfully discriminate in employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, termination, compensation, fringe benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment on the basis of any protected status. The Trevor Project also complies with all the relevant applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law with respect to reasonable accommodations for disabilities (including disabilities caused by, exacerbated by, or related to pregnancy); pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition (regardless of whether a disability); religious observances, practices, and beliefs; and status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, or other crime where victims are afforded protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Why Trevor?

• A career that truly makes a difference in the lives of LGBTQ young people-every single day
• Comprehensive health insurance, including coverage for various gender affirmation surgeries (and we pay 100% of your premiums for medical, dental, vision AND basic life insurance)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program to  help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• Generous vacation and 12 paid holidays (one of our holidays is Harvey Milk Day!) plus two floating holidays , and three half-day Fridays during the summer
• Pet insurance 
• Remote work from the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii (we provide the technology, a monthly internet reimbursement, and a reimbursement to outfit your work-from-home space!)
• Professional and Learning Development Trainings/Education: including a professional subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to more than 13,000 high quality on-demand courses.
• Online Subscription to Headspace, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform

$175,000 - $175,000 a year

The Trevor Project provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. The Trevor Project complies with all applicable laws.