Director of Global Diversity & Inclusion (DGDI)

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Director of Global Diversity & Inclusion (DGDI)

JOB CATEGORY: Exempt

STATUS: Full-Time

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Deputy General Secretary (DGS)

REGION/UNIT: Central Office

LOCATION: Philadelphia PA (Hybrid) with occasional travel to Philadelphia for board meetings SLT meetings and staff gatherings

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through July 30 2025

For consideration please attach your Cover Letter and Resume to the online application in addition to answering the Application Questions.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Director of Global Diversity & Inclusion (DGDI) is responsible for developing and leading AFSCs global diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy in alignment with the organizations strategic plan. This position provides guidance and coaching to leadership teams across regions and departments ensuring the integration of DEI goals into organizational policies training and decision-making. The DGDI serves as a liaison to staff governance committees and plays a critical role in driving cultural transformation and fostering an inclusive workplace.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and implement a multi-year global DEI strategy aligned with AFSCs strategic plan.
• Ensure a focus on cultural diversity structural racism gender equity disability rights LGBTQ inclusion religious tolerance and the legacy of colonialism and imperialism.

Training & Development

• Design and implement DEI training programs for staff managers and governance members.
• Oversee the development of contextual DEI training materials tailored for U.S. and international audiences.

Supervision & Team Leadership

• Provide updates and strategic guidance to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as needed.
• Directly supervise the International Diversity & Inclusion Manager (IDIM) ensuring alignment with strategic DEI goals.
• Conduct performance reviews and annual work planning for supervised staff.

Governance & Compliance

• Serve as staff liaison to the Committee on Equity Justice and Belonging in Governance (CEJBC).
• Work with CEJBC to introduce and revise DEI policies through the consultative and approval process.

Affinity Groups & Employee Engagement

• Support the establishment and sustainability of employee affinity groups.
• Oversee the Global DEI Service Center to ensure accessible resources for all staff in multiple languages.
• Collaborate with the Director of HR to integrate DEI principles into staff and governance orientation programs.
• Assist the Director of HR with developing key DEI-related questions for staff pulse checks and satisfaction surveys to analyze feedback and identify strategic solutions.
• Build collaborative relationships across the organization specifically with HR ensuring strong partnership and respecting roles & function.
• Empowering staff across organization to voice and engage in DEI concerns in appropriate and established process and practice and channels.

Language Justice & DEI Communications

• Lead the Language Justice Working Group (LJWG) and oversee follow-up on action items.
• Develop and distribute a quarterly global DEI newsletter including diversity calendar events and program updates.

Audit Compliance & Conflict Resolution

• Support the Director of HR in finalizing the annual HR/DEI report to the board.
• Serve as a resource for conflict resolution in coordination with the Director of HR and DGS.

Financial Oversight

• Mange the annual DEI budget and oversee the DEI SPIF fund when funded.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Operates safely in all conditions and follows policies and procedures.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY / MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Directly or indirectly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training and engaging employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: Masters degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field required. DEI or HR certification preferred.
2. Experience: Minimum 10 years in a nonprofit or NGO setting leading DEI or related initiatives.
3. Deep knowledge of global diversity issues U.S. structural racism critical race theory and colonial/imperial history.
4. Proven experience in strategic planning organizational change management and budget oversight.
5. Strong data analysis and reporting skills related to DEI progress tracking.
6. Direct experience working with global compliance and U.S. EEOC laws.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including facilitation and training.
8. Supervisory experience managing DEI-focused teams.
9. Ability to work across multiple time zones and cultural landscapes.
10. Remote position with occasional travel to Philadelphia.
11. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and to travel as required.
12. Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
13. Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology.
14. Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
15. Understanding of and commitment to the principles concerns and considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race class nationality religion age gender and sexual orientation and disabilities. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.
16. Commitment to Quaker values and testimonies. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
17. Respect for and sensitivity to cultural ethnic racial gender and religious diversity and familiarity with non-violent approaches to problem solving.
18. Ability to organize plan ahead and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
19. Understanding of and commitment to the principles concerns and considerations of AFSC in regard to issues of race class nationality religion age gender and sexual orientation and disabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION

The AFSC offers a competitive Total Rewards package. This position is Salary Family: Senior Leadership Job Code Department Head Minimum Starting Salary $100000 $140000. Comprehensive medical and hospitalization plan; term life STD & LTD defined benefit pension plan 403b match plus other benefits including vacation PTO sabbaticals extended leaves holidays participation in unemployment and workers compensation and social security.

The American Friends Service Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity within our organization. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation race age sex gender identity sexual orientation or disability.

AFSCs Central Office and some of its offices in the U.S. are unionized workplaces. This position is not represented.

AFSC maintains a deep commitment to a mandate of care for our staff and communities. The American Friends Service Committee is a smoke-free workplace.

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