Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Program Director

As the program director overseeing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—known at Bezos Academy as Belonging and Becoming (B&B)—you will lead the program management of organization-wide initiatives that directly support our B&B outcomes. Established in 2020, our B&B outcomes represent our commitments to (DEI) at Bezos Academy. We aim to foster an inclusive community for children, families, and our colleagues—one where all feel a sense of belonging and have the opportunities to become whom they seek to be. As our B&B Program Director, you will lead cross-functional stakeholders in the development and implementation of policies and programs that achieve our B&B outcomes for our classrooms, communities, staff, and partners. Grounded in our leadership principles, will lead a programmatic, enterprise-wide approach to track our progress and drive accountability against our B&B goals and objectives. Reporting to our Chief People Officer (CHRO), you will establish key metrics and mechanisms that measure success based on the outcomes of this work.

You bring a track record of developing and operationalizing strategies to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives. You recognize that equity work across our teams and stakeholders is central to fulfilling our mission at Bezos Academy, so we can nurture the potential in all children and staff. You are a strong, data-driven program manager with exceptional writing abilities who knows how to lead teams to deliver results and operate excellently. You know how to build strong working relationships and collaborate across lines of difference, aligning and inspiring people around shared goals. Above all, you are passionate about our mission to increase access to early childhood education in under-resourced communities nationwide, creating ripples of impact for generations to come.

LOCATION

• Flexible in the United States; Seattle, WA preferred
• Relocation is available for those willing to relocate to Seattle

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position.
• The full salary range for this position, across all United States geographies, is $129,000 - $267,000 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for employees who have been in the role for multiple years and have demonstrated strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience; during the interview process, candidates will learn the starting salary range applicable for their location.
• This role includes 15 paid days of vacation, 4 days of paid personal time off, 7 paid days of sick (care) time, 9 paid holidays, 5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please see here for details. 

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ten or more years of relevant work experience, including significant experience and proven success at facilitating and leading effective DEI strategies and programs in a diverse organization
• Experience leading and executing programs across large organizations that deliver results from scratch to scale
• Track record of building successful working relationships across lines of difference and at all levels within an organization
• Ability to effectively influence organizational decision-making, including senior leaders
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to write concisely and clearly to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to be an unbiased and active listener who can successfully facilitate challenging discussions, drawing out diverse viewpoints and perspectives

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading programs and facilitating training initiatives in a multi-state, multi-district, or national educational organization or school system
• Experience effectively and inclusively coaching others and facilitating discussions related to DEI topics with diverse audiences
• Track record of identifying issues and implementing effective strategies that address areas of opportunity related to DEI, strengthen culture, and align with the organization’s mission and goals
• Experience developing and overseeing strategies to operationalize equity in systems, policies, practices, and processes
• Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution and ability to navigate complex, politically charged situations to resolve problems, build consensus, and reconcile competing interests
• Experience establishing, collecting, and analyzing data and metrics to provide transparency and accountability on progress and opportunities across areas of DEI

 

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Last updated on Aug 26, 2024