DEI Program Specialist
| Company | Newrez |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA, Coppell, TX, USA, Tempe, AZ, USA, Greenville, SC, USA, Ambler, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Supervisory experience with at least 2 years’ experience in project management, logistics, program administration or event management required.
- Demonstrated understanding of DEI concepts and practices, including experience working with underrepresented groups and creating inclusive environments.
- Experience in community organizing and coalition-building.
Responsibilities
- Expand and support measurable impact of inclusivity and empowerment on business outcomes through Newrez’s DEI Initiative.
- Advise and support the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and ERG Leadership Council.
- Develop, build, and maintain relationships with external organizations and networks to expand our organization’s visibility in these areas.
- Partner with Recruiting and HR to create goal-driven strategies that support the attraction, retention, and promotion of underrepresented demographics within the company.
- Implement new programs that will embrace diversity and create inclusivity within the company.
- Research and propose best practices, innovative approaches, notable programs of industry peers, etc. and make recommendations to the Manager of DEI.
- Coordinate and drive participation in events, days of observation, and programs managed by Community Investment, with particular emphasis on ERG programming.
- Collaborate with Newrez NOW program to implement inclusive giving campaigns and volunteer opportunities.
- Participate in select industry events, representing the organization professionally.
- Measure and regularly report status and metrics of Community Investment programs, projects, and activities, with emphasis on DEI.
- Work across the Community Investment team to support external partnerships with nonprofits, professional organizations, etc. where needed.
- Assist the various internal teams with special projects as required and perform other job duties as assigned by management.
- Travel may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Event Planning is a plus
- Experience with writing newsletters, articles and social media posts preferred
- Photo and video-editing experience helpful