Diversity and Inclusion Program Specialist

Summary of Responsibilities

The Diversity and Inclusion Program Specialist supports the departments strategic priorities by helping implement initiatives across diversity and inclusion philanthropy talent attraction associate engagement and associate development. This position coordinates programs that enhance the associate experience strengthen organizational culture support talent attraction and retention and advance the companys philanthropic and community engagement efforts. Partnering with the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion and cross-functional stakeholders the Specialist helps foster a culture of belonging engagement and leadership development while supporting organizational priorities and business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives

Coordinate Give5 volunteer events and outreach activities with non-profit organizations educational institutions and other external partners that support diversity and talent initiatives

Lead college and technical school recruiting initiatives to develop partnerships with strategic schools

Maintain department communications intranet content promotional materials and other internal resources that increase awareness and associate engagement

Collect organize and maintain program training and participation data; prepare reports and dashboard metrics to help measure program effectiveness and progress

Research industry trends learning technologies and best practices to recommend improvements that enhance learning experiences and support organizational goals

Design develop deliver and evaluate professional training programs that foster an inclusive workplace support the associate experience and advance company mission and values.

Assist with developing updating and maintaining training materials learning content and resources within the AvenueU learning management system and other internal communication platforms

Provide administrative and project support for diversity inclusion and learning initiatives collaborate with cross-functional teams and perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree

Minimum seven years of professional experience in human resources training or diversity equity and inclusion-related roles and responsibilities.

Experience implementing initiatives developing action plans aligned with organizational objectives and measuring progress against established goals.

Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously balance competing priorities and drive successful execution.

Property management industry experience preferred with an understanding of operational practices workforce development and organizational priorities.

Skills and Requirements

Knowledge of planning coordinating and supporting training outreach and engagement activities including event logistics communications registration reporting and follow-up.

Well-organized detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately with data in a fast-paced environment.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint) AI-powered productivity tools and Canva.

Strong interpersonal customer service listening and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse teams and community partners.

Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.

Understanding of diversity equity inclusion and belonging principles and the ability to approach differing perspectives with empathy professionalism and respect.

Scheduling

Required to maintain a regular schedule which may require working outside business hours weekends and non-traditional holidays

Ability to travel (30% or more)

Environment

Exposure to the environment typically found in an office building

Physical Requirements

Avenue5 will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These functions include but are not limited to:

Ability to lift push and pull up to 25 pounds

Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of an emergency are required

Must be able to sit stand reach bend and stop for extended periods of time

Talking and expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly.

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations sounds

Visual requirements including color depth perception and field vision

Ability to compare copy coordinate synthesize negotiate walk 2 miles communicate and instruct

Ability to tolerate stressful situations

Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of functions and tasks. Over the length of employment these functions and tasks may change.

Diversity

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Avenue5 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin protected veteran status disability status sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.