Friends of Youth Hiring for Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Job at Kirkland, WA Full Time

Interested in contributing to the efforts of an anti-racist, progressive non-profit organization? The Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will partner with Executive and Senior Leadership to further Friends of Youth’s commitment towards becoming a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist organization. They will work across all departments and divisions, to develop and implement strategies that advance organizational change inspired by an equity lens.

The Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will provide strategic leadership to develop culturally responsive policies and service delivery models and facilitate conversations that increase awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We offer:

• The ability to make a positive impact on the lives of the youth that we serve!
• Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees
• Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 24/7 access to telehealth, long term disability and life insurance
• Retirement plan with match

We require:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human-service related field; Master’s Degree preferred. In place of a degree, minimum of 10 years of relevant experience can be substituted.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role with a strong focus on leading major change initiatives.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, developing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, including leading organizational efforts towards becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution.
• Experience in community organizing.
• Experience developing and facilitating diversity, equity, and inclusion training.
• Experience in the non-profit sector preferred.
• Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. There are no exemptions.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver’s license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment) with a safe driving record and auto insurance.

Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email [email protected].