World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Sr. Specialist. 

Location: Washington, DC hybrid  

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Senior Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

Position Length:  This is an open-ended position 

Major Function

Manages WWF’s diversity-focused academic and early career talent programs aimed at increasing the diversity of our talent pipeline. Builds talent networks through proactive market research, outreach, events, partnerships and/or referrals. Establishes programs, processes and best practices to support the cultivation of a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. Responsible for coordinating organization-wide programming focused on environmental justice education. Also responsible for collaborating with ERG leaders to identify and share best practices, build relevant strategies, drive employee engagement, and ensure success of the Employee Resources Group (ERG) program. Consults with ERGs on strategic initiatives and ensures all activities are aligned to WWF’s DEI strategy.

Salary:  The expected compensation range for this position is $85,900 to $107,300 

• Research, analyze and compile data to support sourcing plans; measure progress and outcomes to understand the efficacy of sourcing strategies, drive improvements and modify approaches as needed.
• Maintain and nurture pipeline of potential candidates, identify opportunities that align with candidate interests and WWF demand and provide exceptional candidate experience through effectively:
  • Assessing skills and career aspirations
  • Aligning talent with roles
  • Ensuring on-going relationship management
• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team to solicit input into pipeline management, diverse talent sourcing strategies and real-time feedback on strategy efficiency.
• Coordinates implementation of WWF’s organization-wide Early Talent Diversity Programs.  Ensure we set objectives and deploy initiatives that result in the development of a robust diverse early career talent pipeline.  Support the planning and execution of all program components:
• Supports the development, planning and execution of WWF’s university relations programs.  Surface institutional engagement opportunities and mobilize organizational resources to meet the institution’s need.
• Coordinates WWF’s BRIDGE internship program, including the strategic planning, data-gathering and analysis, communications, internal coordination, implementation, monitoring, and follow-up associated with program activities.  Educate intern managers on effective intern project creation, onboarding and development.
• Plan and execute DEI programs, such as leading the Environmental Justice Speaker series, ERG events, cultural heritage celebrations, as well as other internal and external programs
• Support the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships and relationships with external community organizations
• Provide effective oversight and guidance on operationalization of the ERG strategic plans. This includes:
  • Managing a regular cadence of touchpoints with all ERGs.
  • Facilitating opportunities for partnership and collaboration between ERGs and with other teams within HR, as appropriate.
  • Supporting ERG leaders in the development and implementation of annual strategic plans and budgets.
  • Facilitating ERG leader election process, onboarding and recognition programs.
  • Processing bonuses and awards for ERG members.
  • Coordinates the annual ERG leadership meeting, ERG Chair roundtable, Executive Sponsor roundtable, and Inclusion Council meeting.
• Serve as ERG ambassador with staff and key stakeholders across the organization, promoting the value proposition of affinity groups to better engage with and support employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

1. Adaptability. Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations and individuals including the co-chairs and executive sponsors of WWF ‘s various employee resource groups to ensure strategic alignment with organizational mission. 
2. Initiative/Drive. Proactive in identifying immediate action needed to address current issues around DEI, seizing the opportunity to enhance performance and advance goals, while maintaining broad awareness of emerging opportunities is critical to delivering on WWF’s DEI strategy.  
3. Diplomatic Communication. Navigates difficult interpersonal situations constructively to improve communication through the lens of DEI and cultural competency to diffuse tension and resolve problems by identifying common ground that preserve relationships. 
4. Attention to Detail / Follow-through. Managing the simultaneous implementation of key DEI programs requires exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Must take ownership of projects, deliver meticulous results, and build credibility and trust among our stakeholders.  
5. Organization. Develops systems to define tasks and track milestones associated with implementation of WWF’s early talent diversity programs, and DEI team’s college & university relations work to ensure optimal use of resources to achieve DEI objectives. 

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree; equivalent work experience can be substituted.  Minimum of 6 years of experience in diversity, equity and inclusion, project management, or human resources.
• Demonstrated professional experience working with programs to develop, promote, and improve diversity and inclusion within organizations
• Experience with outreach campaigns, development of outreach materials, and interacting with public and outside agencies.
• Experience successfully collaborating in partnerships with various constituencies on strategies and related initiatives.
• Ability to think strategically and to incorporate input from a variety of stakeholders, collaborators and colleagues
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and a high degree of cultural awareness, sensitivity, and flexibility
• Self-driven; ability to take initiative and facilitate the work of others
• Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and the energy & empathy needed to engage with employees across levels, roles, geographies and cultures
• Excellence project management and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of multiple facets of diversity, equity and inclusion, and how they manifest in an organizational/business context
• Ability to thrive in a high-energy work environment where there are constant deadlines and rapidly changing and competing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, in particular Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom, and Teams
• Willingness to travel as necessary, which may be up to 10% (factoring in travel advisories)
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
  • COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
  • INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
  • RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
  • COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page,  Requisition #25013
• Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.