Director for Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (DJEDI)

About Openhouse

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Openhouse empowers LGBTQ+ seniors to overcome the unique challenges they face as they age by providing LGBTQ+ welcoming housing, high-impact direct services, and innovative community programs.

Their work reduces isolation and empowers LGBTQ+ seniors to improve their overall health, well-being, and economic security.

It is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization with a budget in excess of $5,500,000 and is on the leading edge of the growing field of aging services for LGBTQ+ elders at the local, state, and national levels.

Openhouse believes in manifesting opportunities with, and not just for, LGBTQ+ seniors to build and reconnect with community by providing housing, direct services and community programs.

The Position

Reporting to the Deputy Director and working closely with the Executive Director, the selected candidate will serve as Openhouse’s first Director for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (DJEDI).

Working across departments and with the Board’s JEDI Committee, the new Director will identify real-time opportunities and challenges for Openhouse to deepen its commitment, competency, and JEDI outcomes to make positive change within the organization.

With primary oversight of Human Resources, the DJEDI will develop and implement HR policies to foster a strong, positive, and professional working environment.

Additionally, the DJEDI will support the HR Manager with hiring and retention and provide ongoing staff training that ensures staff and volunteers reflect the community and provide culturally appropriate services to the LGBTQ+ elders Openhouse serves.

Key responsibilities include :

Strategic Leadership

• Identify and define mission-aligned JEDI principles and initiatives;
• Create an organizational JEDI audit, develop goals and produce a roadmap for improvements;
• Develop and implement a comprehensive JEDI strategy aligned with the organization’s mission and goals;
• Advise leadership on JEDI best practices and emerging trends;
• Serve as a liaison to the Executive Team and Board of Directors, ensuring staff needs are heard and represented.

HR Policy & Compliance

• Review and update organizational policies to ensure they promote JEDI principles;
• Monitor compliance with JEDI policies and labor-related laws and regulations;
• Ensure JEDI-related policies are equitably and consistently implemented throughout the organization.

JEDI Training & Education

• Develop JEDI curriculum and training for board, staff, and volunteers that reflect the diverse populations served by Openhouse;
• Design and execute projects and initiatives that support JEDI objectives, including workshops and events for staff;
• Identify, develop, and deliver JEDI training and educational programs for staff, volunteers, and board members;
• Provide resources and support for continuous JEDI learning and development.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Set measurable goals and metrics to assess the effectiveness of JEDI initiatives;
• Analyze and prepare data-informed reports on organizational performance and human resources through to design and implementation of JEDI initiatives and to inform decision-making;
• Utilize data to foster professional development, retention, and equity.

Collaboration

• Attend meetings and provide support to the Board of Director’s JEDI Committee;
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and partners to promote the organization’s JEDI initiatives;
• Foster relationships with other community organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to improve internal policies and practices.

Professional Requirements

• Five years of experience with increasing JEDI and HR management responsibility within a nonprofit organization;
• Experience working in an LGBTQ+, advocacy / organizing, senior services, disability and / or other social justice or community-based organization;
• A track record of successfully conducting internal organizational assessments, participating in and conducting reviews, and designing and executing tailored trainings, workshops, and events;
• An understanding of HR best practices and employee laws and regulations;
• An approach to leadership with expertise motivating and unifying teams supported by anti-violence, mediation and / or trauma-informed practices;
• Exceptional written communication skills to develop JEDI training curriculum and to produce informative reports for Board and staff leadership;
• Dynamic verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate challenging or uncomfortable conversations, lead trainings, and create partnerships between teams;
• Strong data analysis skills;
• Financial acumen, including experience developing and managing budgets;
• Project management skills with the ability to create and implement highly structured timelines;
• Proficiency with software systems and online platforms, including Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Paylocity or similar HR systems;
• Bilingual a plus, including fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, or Tagalog, as well as English;
• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in non-profit management, gerontology or social work, or equivalent professional experience.

Compensation

The targeted annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 commensurate with the lived and professional experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Openhouse offers a dynamic, vibrant, collaborative, and supportive work environment. Openhouse is committed to racial and gender diversity and requires all staff to attend racial equity training and JEDI working group events, and programs.

All eligible employees may receive insurance benefits on the first of the month 30 days after their hire date. Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and LTD insurance.

Openhouse also offers a wide range of additional benefits to employees including, but not limited to : EAP, paid sick time, accrued vacation time, 18 paid holidays, subsidy of legal expenses for TGNC staff, retirement, and commuter benefits.

Some benefits are pro-rated based on employee Full Time Equivalent (FTE).

Contact

Please submit a résumé and original cover letter that describes your interest in the organization’s mission and qualifications through the application portal on our website.

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