Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator

Do you have a passion for promoting inclusivity and equity within the workplace? Are you energized by work that find ways to increase engagement for all employees? Then the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator may be the job for you!

Gas South is looking to hire an individual who finds value in helping close cultural gaps in the workplace, so all employees feel valued and respected. As the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator, you’ll work alongside the Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager to support the execution of Gas South’s vision, strategy, and action plan for diversity and inclusion. You will focus on improving the representation of diverse groups at Gas South and helping the organization to become more inclusive. You will have both internal and external responsibilities for managing specific initiatives that support our strategy to help us achieve measurable outcomes that integrate diversity and inclusion into the organization’s overarching goals for employee engagement and talent management.

Are you a fit?

A successful candidate for this role is proactive, strategic and trustworthy. You likely seek new information on how individual experiences impact others’ lives and beliefs. You are innovative, a researcher and value conversations about differences. You can work patiently and diligently to drive outcomes while never losing sight of the big picture goal. You can work independently but also love being part of a team that collaborates to achieve common goals.

Other stuff we like:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Business, History or another related field preferred. 
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably a role incorporating public speaking
• Technologically savvy and has demonstrated excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Interest in marketing/communications and ability to uphold visual standards and adhere to brand requirements
• Desire to work with our Marketing Team to develop inclusive internal and external communication and web content for DEI-related efforts.
• High interest in assisting our Recruiting Team with DEI-related projects as needed.
• Experience in working with Employee Resource Groups and DEI Councils to engage in and/or co-deliver DEI-related trainings and programs to strengthen our community
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and change direction as needed in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to problem-solve, be resourceful and exercise good judgment
• Ability to interpret and draw inferences from quantitative data
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Build effective working relationships with subject matter experts within the company and external marketplace to provide relevant updates regarding DEI-related trends, leading practices, and resources/tools.
• High degree of discretion and experience working with privileged, confidential information

More details on what you would be responsible:

• Manage the annual DEI calendar, including providing logistical planning, coordination and support for enterprise DEI events and initiatives as well as standing stakeholder meetings and agendas
• Partner with Marketing team to draft internal communications and external social media posts that articulate company news, updates, events or celebrations
• Uses consultative skills to collaborate with partners to identify gaps related to cultural competency
• Create and distribute monthly communications such as event reminders, educational opportunities and newsletters
• Serve on diversity committees as a thought partner and liaison
• Assist the Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager in aligning the company’s practices in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice as dictated by our purpose to “Be A Fuel For Good”
• Represent the company at local Diversity recruitment events as determined in conjunction with the Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager
• Actively research new pedagogies, curricula, and best practices that address common corporate challenges in teaching about cultural competence, awareness of racial micro-aggressions, identity, social difference, and inequality, and partner with the Diversity & Inclusion Manager to incorporate these conversations into company training and community discussions
• Assist with the launch and administration of long-term, internal D&I programs
• Leverage corporate demographic data and survey results to inform programs and adjustments to the corporate strategy