Senior Associate, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism (DEIA)

Description

The DEIA Team is the newest team in our organization and is the result of our intensive internal change process to become more inclusive, diverse and equitable in all aspects and levels of our work. It is responsible for leading and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism practices across the organization and beyond. This includes developing a workplace culture to truly support all staff, particularly those who hold intersecting identities that have been marginalized.

This position will report to the Vice President for DEIA. The Senior DEIA Associate will serve as a key leader in advancing the organization’s DEIA strategy, initiatives, and programs. This individual will collaborate with teams within The Partnership to ensure that DEIA principles are deeply integrated into our culture, policies, programs, and communications. They will also work to develop and implement training, resources, and initiatives that advance our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism across all aspects of the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for social justice, a strong understanding of DEIA principles, and proven experience in creating and leading DEIA programs, especially within nonprofit or mission-driven settings. This is a terrific opportunity for an intermediate-level professional who is passionate about DEIA, has excellent interpersonal, organizational, and community-building skills, and is comfortable taking initiative and driving positive change.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to staff by providing information and updates about DEIA goals, sharing data, and receiving feedback and suggestions
• Act as the internal champion for DEIA initiatives, helping to create a culture of openness, learning, and inclusion.
• Lead DEIA knowledge management by cataloging and maintaining and curating documents, images, and media in an easy-to-access manner;
• Support the establishment and analysis of key outcomes related to DEIA goals and initiatives. Conduct DEIA audits and assessments to evaluate the organization's practices, identify areas for improvement, and propose actionable solutions.
• Provide project management for DEIA meetings, events and activities, including idea formulation, logistical support, note taking, next steps, and debriefing.
• Support and coordinate purchasing materials and logistics around contracts and contractors for DEIA-related initiatives, including uploading receipts and other accounting related needs for the DEIA Team
• Assist in the development and dissemination of internal staff communications regarding DEIA-related news and projects, including newsletters, surveys, and initiatives
• Assist in creating content and updates for the external and internal DEIA web pages
• Collaborate with Partnership teams to implement DEIA-related goals and outcomes specific to those teams.
• Support the recruitment and hiring cycle for the DEIA Team’s seasonal intern and serve as day-to-day point of contact and oversight for the intern during their semester.
• Support the creation of accessible materials, including providing guidance on language, format, and content to ensure inclusivity.
• Organize workshops, webinars, and other learning opportunities to engage staff and stakeholders in ongoing DEIA education.
• Provide coaching and support to staff members on DEIA-related challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Required

• Passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism and desire for social justice
• Demonstrated knowledge of DEIA frameworks, best practices, and commitment to staying updated on evolving legal considerations.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to create and maintain systems and processes and manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create internal communications and facilitate trainings and workshops.
• Demonstrable organizational skills and attention to detail, including comfort with data collection, analysis, and reporting related to DEIA metrics.
• Experience planning successful staff events, trainings, and engagement opportunities;
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy; ability to build and maintain trusting relationships across the organization and work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Experience managing and maintaining balanced schedules and timelines;
• Some experience with employee relations or related skill set
• Knowledge of and/or lived experience in racial justice, social justice advocacy, gender justice, and community collaboration;
• Minimum of three years of related professional experience.

Preferred

• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven environment
• Familiarity with relevant tools and platforms (e.g., survey tools, learning management systems, Asana).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibilities.

Classification

The National Partnership recognizes a staff bargaining unit, National Partnership United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in the NP United bargaining unit.

Salary And Benefits

The salary range for this role is $68,718 – $74,093 with the exact salary determined by years of relevant experience, in alignment with NPWF’s compensation setting criteria.

The National Partnership provides a generous benefits package that includes generous paid time off including paid federal holidays plus an office closure the last week of December; comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; 403B and SEP-IRA retirement options; health, transit, parking, and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life insurance and long term disability insurance; paid family and medical leave for eligible employees; and more.

Employment and Workplace Details

This position is a full-time DC-based position with a hybrid schedule that requires a minimum of four days of in-office work each month, with additional in-office and in-person days determined by your role and job responsibilities. There is a probationary period during the first six months of employment.

Office and Team Culture

The National Partnership is a 50+ person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.

The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see EEO is the Law and Equal

Employment Opportunity If you require reasonable accommodations as part of the hiring process, please email accommodations@nationalpartnership.org

How to apply: Please upload your cover letter and resume by March 20th, 2026 at 11:59pm, ET