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Salary $125,000 - $160,000 a year
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Inclusion
Remote-friendly (offices in madison, wi &
Oakland, ca)
Are you passionate about advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Are you motivated to make social service and justice systems more
Effective, equitable, and just? if so, we’d love for you to join the
Evident change team.
Evident change is a nonprofit that uses data and research to improve
Our social systemsWe believe our systems should help people achieve
Their greatest potential, not create barriers to their successThat’s
Why we partner with systems professionals and communities to get
To the root of their biggest challenges, and give them the tools and knowledge to achieve better outcomes
For everyone involvedBecause when we join forces with those who work in our systems and the people they
Serve, we make our systems—and our society—more equitable from the inside out.
Who should apply?
Evident change is looking for a strategic leader who can further develop our organizational
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) goals while also growing our dei work with clients, including
Our data for equity™ modelThis is a senior-level management position reporting to the ceo
And requiring occasional travelThis position also serves as a member of the organization’s
Leadership team.
The salary for this position ranges from $125,000–160,000 per year based on experience,
Qualifications, and geographical locationYou will have access to a rich benefits portfolio that
Includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceOur competitive rewards package also
Offers paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave along with two retirement plans.
What will you do as director of dei?
The director of dei plays a central role in the organization’s workplace culture and in external
Work with clients and partners.
Evidentchange.org (800) 306-6223
Inside the organization
Lead and manage
Work with directors and staff across the organization.
Lead initiatives, trainings, and practices that support staff to promote dei in our workplace
Culture.
Direct and manage the evident change dei team.
Provide consultation and direction to managers, supervisors, and staff in their efforts to
Increase workplace equity and inclusiveness.
Enrich internal policies and processes
In partnership with human resources and senior leadership, integrate dei into recruitment,
Hiring, engagement, and retention practices, including performance management strategies,
Professional development plans, and employee recognition.
Develop strategies to improve the organization’s ability to hire and retain a diverse
WorkforceHelp increase the capacity of hiring managers and supervisors to implement these
Strategies effectively and consistently in collaboration with human resources, managers, and
Supervisors.
Assist in identifying diversity goals toward a workforce more reflective of the people and
Communities served by the organization and consistent with the organization’s mission and
Values.
Coordinate departmental/team diversity action plans in collaboration with human resources,
Managers, and supervisors on an annual basis.
Create an internal evaluation process and metrics for measuring annual progress toward a
More equitable and inclusive workplace.
Standardize an equity impact assessment for newly developed policies and procedures,
Working with key staff on strategies to mitigate any identified disparate impacts.
Outside the organization
Work with evident change’s clients
Speak externally on behalf of evident change as a subject-matter expert on dei issues.
Train and coach a variety of external audiences.
Promote and implement evident change’s data for equity model with organizations
Seeking to build their capacity for equitable system transformation and service-delivery
Improvement.
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Grow strategic partnerships and funding
Actively work with the executive team and grants development team to cultivate relationships
With funders on behalf of the organization and seek grant opportunities to expand dei-
Related work.
Develop strategic external partnerships to advance dei goals.
Collaborate with the communications team to author and promote blog posts, opinion pieces,
And other external strategic communications related to dei work.
What qualifications do you need?
Multiple years of experience with demonstrated impact in leading and driving dei initiatives
Within organizations.
Ability to collaboratively develop and set a clear strategic vision for the dei department’s
Work that advances the organization’s strategic goals.
Deep knowledge of and experience with a successful framework or model to advance equity
And inclusion.
Excellent project management skills.
Ability to provide a clear vision, communicate a strategy, and follow through with practical
Execution to drive the organization’s mission forward.
Ability to distinguish and navigate between adaptive challenges and technical problems within
Organizations.
Knowledge base about restorative approaches to supervision and team leadership.
Highly skilled in supporting and coaching conflict resolution techniques to build individual
Staff capacity to work effectively across differences.
Ability to navigate conflicts and challenges through an intersectional lens.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships,
Both internally and externally, characterized by trust, respect, and cultural responsiveness.
Effective supervision with ability to support team member growth, provide and receive
Constructive feedback on performance, and nurture accountability for goals and outcomes.
Do you have other attributes that we should consider? tell us! we want to hear about them.
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Who is our team?
Evident change staff have a wide variety of backgrounds, including advocacy, policy, and training
ExperienceWe employ people with formal training and those who have grown their skills through
Personal interest, experience, and other ways of learning and share a commitment to our mission.
We want people who bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences
To the work we doDiversity helps make our system-improvement efforts more informed and
Effective.
Join us!
If you are passionate about cultivating internal organizational culture, developing external
Programs, and consulting on dei matters—and our mission and values resonate with you—we
Invite you to consider applyingPlease apply by completing this surveyIf you need assistance
With an accommodation due to a disability, email hr@evidentchange.org or call
(800) 306-6223.
We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, national ancestry, age, religion, sex,
Ability, skin color, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any
Other protected categoryWe strive to be welcoming to all applicantsDiversity is more than
A legal requirement for us; it is a core value that we center in our work and our cultureVisit
Evidentchange.org for more information.
