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Arnold & Porter · 10 hours ago

Diversity & Inclusion Specialist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $120K/yr

2+ years exp

Arnold & Porter is seeking a Diversity & Inclusion Specialist to join their team in Washington, DC. The role involves designing, implementing, and communicating diversity and inclusion initiatives across the firm, collaborating with various departments to foster a culture of inclusion and innovation.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Manager of Diversity & Inclusion and other firm colleagues to design, implement, and communicate firmwide and office specific diversity and inclusion events and education programs, both in-person and virtually

Working closely with the D&I Manager of Affinity Groups and the firm’s Affinity Groups to develop and coordinate in-person and virtual programs and provide logistical support for both internal and external programs for special emphasis and recognition months/days

Building toolkits, microlearning modules, and curated learning paths for various stakeholder groups including leaders, lawyers, and business professionals

Collaborating with Legal Talent and HR to embed D&I competencies into recruiting, onboarding, career development, and performance processes

Assisting the Manager of Diversity & Inclusion and the Marketing/Business Development team with the preparation of responses to D&I-related industry surveys and clients' requests for information

Partnering with the Manager to develop and execute internal and external D&I communications campaigns in collaboration with the firm’s Marketing team, as necessary

Supporting the Manager of Diversity & Inclusion in creating communications materials and content for client-facing D&I collaborations

Working with the D&I team and Marketing to maintain D&I marketing content, including updates to the firm's internal and external websites and development of internal and external promotional and informational materials to support diversity and inclusion programs, initiatives, and strategic priorities

Tracking learning participation, engagement metrics, and impact; continuously refining offerings based on data and feedback

Drafting engaging messaging for D&I initiatives, events, observances, and affinity group updates

Liaising with the D&I Manager of Affinity Groups and other internal stakeholders to provide logistical and creative support for formal and informal education programs

Conducting D&I best practices research and monitoring trends to inform program development and innovation

Providing project management and administrative support to the Manager of Diversity & Inclusion and D&I team on key D&I learning and development strategic initiatives

Serving as a virtual event host, including managing Zoom meetings, breakout rooms, presentations, and other features to foster a seamless virtual learning experience

Qualification

Diversity & InclusionLearning Management SystemsContent CreationMicrosoft Office SuiteProject ManagementEvent PlanningCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in D&I, L&D or marketing/communications, ideally within a law firm or professional services organization

Demonstrated ability to identify and create compelling D&I content, deliver impactful programs, and communicate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups

Strong business writing and editing skills, storytelling proficiency, and design orientation to generate content for highly educated professional audiences

High proficiency in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite and/or related software and comfort with ongoing expansion of expertise in collaboration platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, Teams, SharePoint, LMS)

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the diversity and inclusion industry and theories of intersectionality as they pertain to designing and implementing learning initiatives

Highly developed project management skills and experience with event planning

Exceptional flexibility and ability to be a strong collaborative contributor who values diverse perspectives

Excellent collaboration and organizational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment, with proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple priorities and organize complex information, and implement solutions as needed

Deep commitment to advancing inclusion; understanding of key D&I concepts and frameworks

Self-motivated and skilled at working effectively both independently (including generating, prioritizing, and implementing ideas and work at a level consistent with the role) and collaboratively with professionals at all levels

Strong judgment and ability to respect, protect, and maintain highly confidential and sensitive information

Must be team oriented, contributing as needed on unexpected projects or requests

Exceptionally strong attention to detail, professional presence and strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Ability to demonstrate strategic focus

Possess exceptional interpersonal and business judgement and professionalism

Ability to define goals and follow through to achieve results

Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Strong problem-solving, organization and communications skills, both oral and written

Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail

Ability to manage a variety of high-volume tasks concurrently

Exceptional client service, both internal and external

Flexibility to work extended hours, as necessary

Preferred

Advanced degree or certification in D&I, communications, instructional design, learning design, or related fields preferred

Experience with learning management systems (LMS), intranet platforms, and content creation tools a plus

Experience with diversity and inclusion, practices and programs, especially with employee resource groups, affinity groups, or networks, in the legal profession and/or corporate organizations

Experience supporting and implementing innovative D&I initiatives

Proficiency with tools such as Zoom, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Cvent, or similar platforms is a plus