Chief Diversity Officer, Democratic National Committee

POSTING DATE: July 13, 2011

CLOSING DATE: July 31, 2011

POSITION: Chief Diversity Officer

DEPARTMENT: Executive Director (DNC) / Chief Executive Officer (DNCC) / Executive Director (DCCC)

LOCATION: Washington, DC

CONTACT: Applicants should email to CDOposition@dnc.org<mailto:CDOposition@dnc.org>, with subject line “Chief Diversity Officer.”

Position Description:

The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) will advise the Executive Directors of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the Chief Executive Officer of the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) with respect to the development of diversity goals and strategies and the integration of those diversity goals and strategies into the DNC’s, DCCC’s and DNCC’s processes and practices

In addition, the CDO will serve as a liaison from the DNC to the DNCC and the Charlotte in 2012 Host Committee with respect to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The Host Committee will be responsible for much of the vendor spending for the 2012 Democratic National Convention and operates independently of, although in consultation with, the DNC and the DNCC.

The DNC, DCCC and DNCC aspire to be diverse organizations that appreciate differences in race, culture, national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomic class, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical and learning ability, and military service. The DNC, DCCC and DNCC strive to maximize the development and contributions of their employees, create a supportive environment for diverse businesses to compete for available contracts, and to increase the amount of DNC, DCCC and DNCC expenditures with diverse vendors.

During 2011 and 2012, the CDO will: (1) work with the DNC’s and the DCCC’s senior staff to establish and implement goals and strategies for integrating diversity into staffing for and contract opportunities with the DNC and the DCCC; (2) work with the DNCC staff to monitor and evaluate DNCC goals and strategies for integrating diversity into DNCC staffing and contract opportunities; (3) serve as the DNC and DNCC liaison to the 2012 in Charlotte Host Committee with respect to the Host Committee’s diversity goals; and (4) work with the DNC and DNCC to maximize expenditures by the DNC, DNCC and 2012 Democratic National Convention vendors with diverse third-party vendors.

Responsibilities:

The CDO will assist the DNC’s Chief Operating Officer and Human Resources Director in developing and implementing systems for monitoring and assessing diversity in staffing and contracting at the DNC. This will include a diversity strategic plan and metrics for tracking progress.

The CDO will work with the DCCC to review and update the DCCC’s hiring practices and policies, and assist the DCCC in meeting diversity staffing goals for the 2012 cycle. Additionally, the CDO will work with the DCCC to ensure that new diversity policies are sustained over time.

The CDO will be responsible for developing sound business strategies in the context of national, nonprofit political organizations that are focused on the needs of diverse constituencies, working closely with other members of the DNC’s, DCCC’s and DNCC’s senior management team to ensure the organizations are effectively using diverse talent (both within their employee base and their vendors), to enhance the diversity planning process, and to evaluate performance against the organizations’ diversity goals.

The CDO will provide strategic advice and counsel to the DNC Chair, DCCC Chair, DNC Executive Director, DCCC Executive Director, DNCC Chief Executive Officer and other DNC, DCCC, and DNCC senior management on diversity-related issues, especially as they pertain to policy. The CDO will also consult with department leaders to help them develop and integrate diversity goals and strategies into their processes and practices. This will include facilitating sharing of best practices in the areas of sustainable vendor diversity in DNC, DCCC and DNCC departments.

The CDO will monitor internal and external diversity trends with respect to staffing and procurement of goods and services and will assist the DNC Executive Director and DNCC Chief Executive Officer in working with external allies to provide relevant information about employment and contracting goals, opportunities and performance. The CDO will serve as a liaison to organizations that promote workforce and vendor diversity. The CDO will also work to publicize opportunities at the DNC and DNCC, build an effective minority vendor directory, and identify opportunities to expand the pool of vendors with the capacity, expertise and experience to compete effectively for positions and contracts available through the DNC and DNCC.

The CDO will be an experienced and successful leader, manager and communicator. The CDO will have strong organizational skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. The position requires demonstrated ability to communicate and maintain effective interpersonal, collaborative, and professional relationships with other leaders within the DNC, DCCC and DNCC, as well as communicating effectively about DNC, DCCC and DNCC diversity initiatives and accomplishments with external Democratic leaders, allies and constituency groups.


Required Qualifications:
·         Significant leadership experience developing, communicating, and implementing vendor diversity and sustainable sourcing initiatives;
·         Strong collaboration and negotiating skills, with the ability to influence beyond formal authority;
·         Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking;
·         Practical experience in developing and/or implementing procurement programs for diverse vendors, including without limitation women’s and minority businesses;
·         Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization and to establish strong working relationships with diverse constituencies, including internal and external constituencies and diverse communities;
·         Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks and deliver quality work in a timely manner;
·         Demonstrated self-starter with ability to work independently and within a team environment;
·         Strong project management skills; and
·         Ability to anticipate obstacles and proactively identify solutions.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

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