Director of Diversity & Inclusion

Description

Reports to: Executive Director

Department: Executive

Work Location: In-Office (Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary: 

The Director of Diversity & Inclusion is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and serves as the primary liaison for the DCCC on all matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring they remain at the forefront of our culture and decision making as part of our commitment to equal employment opportunity. The Director of Diversity & Inclusion must be able to manage political relationships, be highly organized, detail-oriented, highly motivated, and have a proven track record of multi-tasking with ease.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging values into DCCC strategies and work, including internal work plans and workplace culture, and external facing projects as necessary;
• Work closely with the Executive Director and COO to build a programming budget for DEI-related staff trainings, events, and our affinity-based employee resource groups;
• Develop a DEI training program that accounts for the DCCC’s cyclical nature, recognizing the challengers of onboarding and offboarding a large staff on short timeframes;
• Work closely with the Operations team with regard to the Committee’s talent recruitment, hiring process and candidate pool in addition to drafting/implementing hiring strategies to attract employees from diverse backgrounds;
• Engage with key stakeholders on issues relating to the Committee’s commitment to providing equal opportunity for vendors in the RFP process;
• Work with the Political team to ensure political recruitment efforts accurately reflect the diversity of our caucus and country;
• Prepare and present reports, tracking data and providing analysis to the Chair, and Executive Director;
• Demonstrate empathy and concern while ensuring DEI initiatives are driven across the Committee;
• Serve as a culture leader and steward across the Committee;
• Develop and foster relationships with DEI leadership in the Democratic ecosystem to ensure the DCCC is utilizing best practices;
• Effectively act in real time to meet real world crises and political challenges that may affect the DCCC workforce, engaging with SLT and DCCC staff to foster workplace wellness;
• Cultivate a sense of organizational responsibility for DEI, such that staff recognize it as a key component of their work and the DCCC’s mission.

Requirements

• Experience exercising discretion and managing sensitive information;
• At least 2 election cycles or 4 years of experience leading workplace DEI initiatives required;
• Relevant DEI certification(s) strongly preferred but not required; 
• Budget management experience required;
• Strong writing and communications skills are required;
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate creative thinking, sound judgment, a strong work ethic and a competitive spirit;
• Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills;
• A positive, team-oriented attitude.

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns 
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campai