Diversity Specialist

About us: Human In Common is a small, woman-owned business dedicated to teaching skills for dismantling racism, interrupting sexual harassment and violence, and creating workplaces and communities rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion. We provide compassionate, interactive diversity training as well as assessments and consultation to non-profits, municipalities, schools and businesses. We are dedicated to empowering our clients with the skills and tools to make their organizations and communities more diverse, equitable and inclusive. Founded in 2018, we are a fast-growing company that is looking to expand our team.

Job description: We are seeking a full time diversity specialist with the primary responsibility of co-facilitating our trainings. Additional responsibilities may include facilitating focus groups, providing consultation to clients, and other tasks to assist with the operations of the company as assigned. We will train you in our facilitation method – a recipe that combines empathy, data, skill-building, tools and templates, scenarios and skits, policies and practices. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply!

Preferred skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree or at least five years of experience in a related field preferred

• Solid understanding of critical race theory, the history of racism in the US, the material and emotional impact of systemic racism and white supremacy, and the widespread effects of oppressive systems; concepts of power, privilege, and perspective

• Well-versed in feminist theory, LGBT equality, rape culture and forms of gender-based targeting and violence

• Knowledge of liberation pedagogies, movements for social change, motivational strategies to inspire change

• Teaching experience; the ability to present material in a way that is dynamic, interactive, motivational; the ability to respond to naïve, ill-informed or biased questions with patience, clarity and skillfulness

• Experience creating workplace and organizational policies that operationalize justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Strong dedication to DEI, demonstrated through academic, work, and life experience

• Exceptional partnering and team-work skills; ability to engage with integrity, transparency and accountability

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to show up on time prepared for trainings and client services; ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of client staff, up to and including CEO’s

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Ability to listen, learn and work respectfully and collaboratively with people who have social identities different from your own

• Ability to engage compassionately and with cultural humility

• Ability to engage in conflict respectfully with patience and a growth mindset

• Ability to patiently and respectfully challenge and educate people with a range of awareness and beliefs

• Comfort and competence speaking in front of large groups

• Competence using Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Docs

Schedule
Most of our services take place Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Location
Human In Common is located in Western MA. We are currently conducting all business operations remotely. Once the Covid-19 pandemic is over, in-person meetings and services will be required which will require travel throughout MA -- must have access to a car.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate trainings on a range of diversity, equity and inclusion topics. Most of our trainings are co-facilitated by a team with different social identities

• Attend meetings with clients and prospective clients

• Provide consultation to clients on a range of topics related to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, including strategic planning; developing policies, practices and programs and navigating conflict

• Participate in strategic planning with Human In Common’s executive team

• Stay current and advise on emerging issues and trends in justice, equity, diversity and inclusion

• Provide mentorship and training to new team members

• Maintain and continue to build the positive reputation of Human In Common

• Other tasks as assigned

Salary: $52,000 opportunities for bonuses; generous holiday & vacation time; health & dental plan

To Apply: Email your letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to both Nialena Ali and Deborah Cohen.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We have been providing the majority of our services remotely. We hold on-site trainings and services in outdoor locations when possible and require all employees and attendees wear masks.

Fair Chance Hiring supported

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a strong dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated through academic, work, and life experience.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• related field: 5 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: On the road