Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Coordinator (Temporary, Part-Time)

Description

About NYRR

New York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people and has grown from a local running club into the world’s premier community running organization.NYRR’s mission is to help and inspire through running, aiming to empower people of all ages and abilities to improve their health and well-being through the power of running and fitness.

NYRR’s year-round offerings of races, community events, programs, and training resources provide hundreds of thousands of people with the motivation, know-how, and opportunities to start running and keep running for life. NYRR’s premier event, the famed TCS New York City Marathon, attracts the world’s top professional runners and committed amateurs alike, while also raising millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for New York City.NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire children in underserved communities in New York City, nationwide, and around the world.

Headquartered in New York City, NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization.To learn more, please visit www.nyrr.org.

At New York Road Runners, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace by finding the best candidate for the job. We understand that skills come from a variety of different backgrounds. Checking off every single requirement on our job description is not necessary to apply. If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, please submit your application. We are eager to learn about your experience and skills! You may be the right candidate for this or other open positions.

New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Department

The Diversity, Equity & Social Responsibility Department (DES) advances the org-wide commitment to a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, accessible, and socially responsible NYRR. They work collaboratively with the Human Resources Department to ensure that all employees are treated with dignity and respect in the workplace; that the employees’ unique identities and experiences are valued, welcomed, and respected, across all matters including employee relations, performance management, policy and procedure review and development, staff engagement, and professional training and development. They utilize a data-driven and evidence-based approach to identify, analyze, and address processes, and policies that impact the employees and the employee life cycle. They use a framework that focuses on equity-centered advocacy, education, workforce diversity, compliance, and policies. They also partner across the organization to institute a stronger DES foundation in our storytelling, platforms, programs, races, and events. They create more socially responsible, equitable, accessible, and sustainable strategies, with goals and targets centered around supporting our diverse communities.

About the Position

This is a Part-Time (25 hours per week), temporary job that contributes to achieving NYRR’s Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility (DES) mission—Advancing our commitment to a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and socially responsible NYRR—for our team, for our community, and for the sport we love, running. In this role, you will serve as a change agent, committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging.You will collaborate to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion principles, practices and processes are embedded across functions. The responsibilities also include developing, utilizing, and completing reports, presentations, and surveys that support the organization’s ability to measure progress towards strategic goals. This role will report into the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility, also working closely with the Chief Diversity Officer, other DES team members, Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders, as well as other key stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify innovative and impactful new ideas for diversity, equity, and social responsibility at NYRR via research, analysis of internal data, and brainstorms with NYRR team members
• Help define diversity and equity project deliverables and assist in executing initiatives from inception to delivery to finalization
• Assist in implementation of multi-year diversity and inclusion strategy plans
• Curate and update the DES Annual Playbook, tracking all the monthly DES events
• Review internal and external benchmarks to help drive DES focus areas
• Assist and compile data where needed for compliance reporting and audits
• Help prepare presentations to leaderships to achieve objectives and drive ownership for diversity deeper into the company
• Assist in the management of the Employee Resource Groups and associated events
• Partner with Employee Resources Groups to ensure alignment with overall business objects and diversity & inclusion strategy
• Contribute to the planning and execution of trainings, lunch & learns, programs and events
• Serve as liaison with program participants and external DES partners for marquee events
• Serve as DES representative for internal collaborations, including but not limited to, Monthly Storyteller meetings, Internal communications review, and Set the Pace Podcast review.
• Contribute to policies and procedures review to ensure equity and support of the DEI mission.
• Manage calendaring functions for the DES team

Job Requirements:

Experience:

• Experience in employee engagement
• Minimum 1-3 years working in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, HR, or other relevant field

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred

Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrated passion for learning about and implementing activities that support diversity, equity, and social responsibility
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail; ability to effectively manage multiple projects and work with tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• A quick learner with a can-do attitude

Other Requirements:

• All staff are required to work the NYC Half Marathon, Brooklyn Half Marathon, and the TCS NYC Marathon.

Salary: $25-30/hour

New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer