Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

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Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

The Diversity and Inclusion Specialist hired for this position will play an important role as part of the Diversity & Inclusion Team. The Specialist will assist the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer in all aspects of the Firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, including coordinating a full range of programs and initiatives, event planning, and other business and administrative support critical to the daily operation and long-term growth of the Firm’s diversity and inclusion strategy. The Specialist will collaborate with other administrative departments at the firm to ensure successful implementation of the various diversity and inclusion objectives.

This position can be located in Boston, San Diego, and Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities:

•  Coordinate client requests, including data collection and analysis, and draft responses for client and industry survey inquiries and RFPs, as needed.
• Provide event planning and support for all diversity efforts, including primary administrative support for events of the firm affinity groups and diversity and inclusion programming of the Firm.
• Help develop new programs in conjunction with the Chief DEI Officer, and coordinate and administer all new and existing diversity programs, including the Sponsor and Retention Program for attorneys of color.
• Work with other administrative departments, under the direction of the Chief DEI Officer to develop data and reporting helpful to the overall diversity and inclusion effort.
• Manage creation of pool and participant selection in non-Member/Partner leadership programs.
• Advise and provide support as appropriate for Recruiting, Attorney Development, Professional Development and the firm’s affinity groups, as needed.
• Travel among the firm’s offices for purposes of supporting local diversity initiatives.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.
• This role requires 60% in office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time.

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 4+ years of diversity and inclusion experience in a professional services environment.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to execute through to completion.
• Must be self-motivated to produce quality work.
• Creative problem-solving skills, reasoning ability, and logical thought process.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, and meet various deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Outstanding sense of customer service.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and positive attitude. Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Experience in statistical analysis preferred but not required.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required. Ability to quickly get up to speed and master new applications and software is critical.
• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary.

The salary range for this position in CA is $75,000 to $85,000. This position is bonus eligible. Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package.
 

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