The Society is committed to creating an authentically inclusive environment, understanding that our ongoing success comes from valuing, engaging and including the rich diversity of our participants. It is an approach that requires awareness, education, and commitment and the Corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (DEI) is a vital part of this approach. By growing our understanding of the values, needs, and issues of our potential participants as well as our community we will be able to continue to create an environment that is more inclusive.
If you are passionate about the Society, and ensuring that we are able to realize the strengths, perspectives and lived experiences of all our participants to continue building our community, making it welcoming to all, then this might be a role for you!
The Corporate DEI Officer is responsible for recognizing, creating, and implementing plans to promote diversity and inclusion to create an atmosphere where all people feel welcome and valued in the SCA. A significant part of the role will be offering and promoting Board approved officer training programs to enhance understanding of diversity and inclusion issues.
Your responsibilities as the Corporate DEI Officer will include:
- Researching and advising the SCA Board of Directors and Corporate Officers on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
- Suggesting policies related to improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the SCA, and improving affected areas where existing polices need improvement.
- This includes the following activities (Not a complete list):
- Updating the Corporate DEI Handbook
- Creating timelines for content creation, how to train officers,
- Key performance indices (KPIs) of membership
- This includes the following activities (Not a complete list):
- Identifying external trends and recognizing best practices which will increase diversity in our membership.
- Work with the Corporate Officers of the SCA to improve our diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
- Create diversity, equity, and inclusion training for all officers including the Board of Directors, as well as Society and Corporate officers. This training should include both in-person, on-line and recorded video presentation methods.
- Review the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure that they are inclusive on a regular basis.
- Create and maintain an over-arching DEI strategy for use by the Society. This includes a Board approved vision and mission statement, as well as a go forward document/memorandum on how the Society wishes to move forward in terms of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
The Requirements for this Position are as Follows:
- Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.
- Some policy development experience.
- Dependable email and phone access.
- Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of and experience working with the operating documents of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
- Some social media experience.
- Prior DEI work experience is a plus.
Applicants must be paid members of the Society; be prepared to submit to an SCA background check; and be able to attend meetings by VoIP and/or travel to board meetings as approved by the Board of Directors. This position is approximately 20-25 hours per week but may require more hours if/when issues arise.
Questions about the role may be submitted to John Fulton, SCA Inc. President at [email protected]
Interested applicants are requested to submit both their modern and SCA resumes, along with a letter of introduction to:
Louise Du Cray
via email to: r[email protected]
Applications close 25 January 2023.
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