Senior Diversity & Inclusion Specialist

Job Description

As a Senior Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, you will drive strategies that support The Post’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Reporting to the Diversity & Inclusion Director, you will provide governance and leadership of our Inclusion Networks Program and leverage best practices and trends in support of our commitment to DEIB. The Senior D&I Specialist will focus on supporting initiatives to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into The Post's day-to-day operations and culture.

Motivation:

• You have enthusiasm for DEIB and enjoy cultivating a culture of belonging.

• You enjoy a collegial office environment and desire to collaborate with others.

• You’re inspired to learn about the internal and external landscape of The Post.

• You enjoy being a thought partner and sharing your skills, knowledge and experience.

• You’re energized to work on multiple projects in pursuit of successful goal outcomes.

• You enjoy complex initiatives and have a desire to move efforts forward.

• You’re a strong collaborator and work with teams and stakeholders to achieve diversity goals.

• You enjoy advancing programs, pulling together resources and finding solutions to challenges.

• You have high emotional intelligence (EQ) and practice strategies that enable you to communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict and receive feedback and coaching.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the D&I director to implement DEIB initiatives.

• Continue to increase, apply and share knowledge in DEIB and related fields.

• Ability to manage sometimes complex projects and processes, working independently with minimal supervision.

• Lead and grow the Inclusion Network program to promote employee engagement.

• Maintain alignment of the Inclusion Network program with The Post's mission.

• Build trust-based relationships and maintain continuous communication with Inclusion Networks to support DEIB initiatives.

• Cultivate relationships by working closely with teams across Human Resources.

• Partner with the Talent Development & Culture team to create DEIB learning and development content.

• Deliver training courses to advance employee understanding of DEIB topics.

• Partner with the Employer Brand team to develop social media and employer communication campaigns.

• Partner with the Internal Communications team to develop communication campaigns to promote awareness of DEIB efforts.

Requirements:

• The location is in our Washington DC HQ’s. We are hybrid in office 3 days/week.

• Previous experience working to develop and sustain successful inclusion networks or employee resource groups is a plus.

• Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature and contributes to moderately complex aspects of projects.

• Bachelor's degree in HR, DEIB-related, business, or equivalent experience.

• Four or more years of progressive experience working in Diversity & Inclusion functions.

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Compensation and Benefits

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

• Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

• Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

• Nine paid holidays and two personal days

• 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

• Robust mental health resources

• Backup care and caregiver concierge services

• Gender affirming services

• Pet insurance

• Free Post digital subscription

• Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:

91,800.00 - 153,000.00 USD Annual

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

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