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Senior Advisor Of Racial Equity and Human Resources 🔥


Role: Senior Advisor of Racial Equity and Human Resources, Pennsylvania Voice

About Pennsylvania Voice:

Established in 2010, Pennsylvania Voice is the 501c (3) table of over 44 states and local based organizations working year round to create a more accessible, inclusive, and representative democracy by amplifying the voices, leadership, and expertise of communities that have historically experienced deliberate barriers to civic participation. Our partnership is grounded in the belief that a fair and just society will be achieved through collective power; democracy requires full participation and equitable representation; and the pathway to power in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania values Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and AAPI communities.

Together, we win shared policy and civic engagement victories to build long-term power.

A team of experienced organizers/strategists staff Pennsylvania Voice, we coordinate, support, convene, and co-create with a diverse community of state and municipal leaders representing distinct organizations around three program areas:

❏    Civic Engagement: Creating year-round integrated voter engagement campaigns to increase voting, voter registration, and participation in civic life among all Pennsylvanians and specifically Black, Indigenous and communities of color

❏    Voting Rights and Access: Modernizing elections to make voting more convenient and fully accessible to all

❏    Reflective Democracy: Investment in community leadership and governance that is accountable to community interest and needs

An explicit commitment to racial equity frames our partnership, our programs, and our culture.

 

EXECUTIVE POSITION OVERVIEW

Pennsylvania Voice is pleased to invite nominations and applications for the Senior Advisor of Racial Equity and Human Resources. PA Voice, in collaboration with a community of partners, works to unlock the radical imagination and inherent power of leaders, communities, organizations and movements that are critical to transformative social change, but have too often been marginalized and maligned in the socio-political landscape.

The Senior Advisor of Racial Equity will champion and lead PA Voice core commitments to leadership development, movement building, civic engagement and racial equity and justice both internally and with external partners. Building upon foundational values of more than a decade of success, the Senior Advisor will collaborate with staff and stakeholders across the state and national community network of key partners, to build and maintain strong partnerships and to embed equity in the practices, systems, processes and structures at PA Voice and serve as a model and consultative thought partner with network members.

The Senior Advisor will bring experience, vision, and humility to the work of catalyzing change, building shared language and understanding around issues of equity and inclusion for PA Voice and the broader sector. They will help remove barriers to authentic communication, work and build strong relationships across lines of difference and will audit and assess all processes, systems and structures they may undermine the deep commitment that PA Voice has to racial equity in every aspect of their work. The ideal leader will be able to hold multiple stakeholder perspectives, while always centering community voice, agency and trust in the work. The Senior Advisor will lead a racial justice working group and will nurture a culture of learning, co-creation, and co-investment that supports innovation, ensures inclusive leadership practices, community alignment and impact.


Success in this role will require someone who is: 

●      A strategic visionary leader who can support leaders in creating and communication a clear, relevant vision for PA Voice racial equity work for the organization and for their partners;

●      An exceptional relationship builder, cultivating rapport, trust and transparency across a diverse and growing community of robust, passionate, talented stakeholders, including nonprofit partners, staff, funders and consultants, and

●      A strong listener, public communicator, and storyteller who can articulate and amplify the values, lived experiences, and lessons that the demonstrate the potential and impact of work that centers racial equity at every level and in every aspect


QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

The ideal candidate will be committed to PA Voice’s mission and vision for transformative and community led social change. They are excited about the prospect of co-creating a vision for an organizational culture that centers on building staff knowledge and inclusive leadership capacity, while also supporting leaders in partner led organizations to drive equity and inclusion in the sector that creates conditions for broad systemic and transformative change. They will be distinguished as a leader in racial equity and capacity development, who is adept and talented at building relationships across lines of difference, surfacing shared values and building connection and partnership. The ideal candidate is an experienced and effective advocate for structural change, grounded in principles of racial equity and social justice; a creative thinker; and an effective collaborator, supervisor, and project manager. The successful candidate will work to create and maintain operations systems that guarantee a healthy organizational culture and workplace and serve as an advisor and coach to partnership organizations attempting to create similar infrastructure within their own organization's culture.

 

Qualifications

We seek candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented, are excellent problem solvers, and have strong project management skills. In addition, while no one person embodies all of the qualities outlined below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes and experiences:


You should have:

●      At least 7 years of demonstrated, practical understanding and application of race, equity, diversity and inclusion principles in an organizational setting. In addition, at least 8-10 years of experience in areas of community development, nonprofit management, or a related field including the design and implementation of new programs, initiatives or strategies, data analysis, secondary research and communicating and presenting program and policy information.

●      Demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity and record of success working with communities of color, women, low-income people, LGBTQIA individuals, and other historically marginalized communities.

●      A strong analysis of racial justice, social equity, community development principles, Racial and cultural differences; an understanding of systemic and institutional racial bias; Critical issues driving opportunity gaps, poverty and inequality in communities across the country and the corresponding approaches adopted at the local, regional and national level to address these issues.

●      Fluency with primary HR functions (employee relations, recruitment, staff development, compensation and benefits, performance management, HR administration, and compliance).

●      Proven ability to analyze situations with a racial equity lens and utilize effective organizing strategies.

●      Experience with conflict resolution and/or restorative practices.

●      Significant experience facilitating equity-based conversations and designing inclusive learning environments with large and small groups

●      Solid communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. You excel at building relationships in any environment and enjoy connecting with people.

●      Experience engaging in difficult conversations with individuals and groups around race, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

●      Ability to facilitate gatherings with diverse participants. Proven experience building consensus across levels and getting others onboard to try things.

●      Willing to work sometimes long, irregular hours, and to travel as needed—on a daily basis, work will likely be remote from home into 2021.

Familiarity with state government and politics is ideal.

●      Proven ability to handle a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, manage complex projects, accommodate a high level of responsibility, and balance multiple priorities.

●      Formal coaching experience, a plus.


Opportunities And Challenges 

The Senior Advisor will join an extraordinary team of individuals, partners, community leaders, and consultants deeply committed to advancing the capacity of leaders, communities and organizations driving racial justice and impact in our communities. The Senior Advisor will:

 

Co-Create Organizational Systems that Support the PA Voice’s Staff and Partners Across the Employee Lifecycle

The Senior Advisor will exemplify humility, curiosity and entrepreneurship to support the team’s ability to address evolving and complex organizational challenges. The Senior Advisor will be adept in culture building, change management, and human centered organizational design that supports and drives organizational effectiveness. They will possess a highly refined equity lens that is grounded in a critical consciousness and understanding of political, social and economic systems that have historically disadvantaged and maligned communities that PA Voice serves. The Senior Advisor will partner with the leadership team and senior staff to develop, implement and evaluate strategy to achieve the organization’s vision, mission and goals and that reflects the full employee lifecycle from recruitment, to onboarding, to ongoing learning and development and talent management. The Senior Advisor will also be responsible for developing, implementing and revising organizational wide culture policies and design policies that connect innovation and leadership practices to social change

 

Cultivating and Maintaining a Deep Commitment to Racial Equity and Anti-Racist Practices

The Senior Advisor will lead the complex work and healing inherent in advancing racial equity and anti-racist practices, internally and externally. Advising and working in partnership with the PA Voice Staff and external stakeholders, the Senior Advisor will support staff in applying an equity lens in designing, implementing and evaluation and programs to achieve fair and equitable outcomes. S/he/they will work directly with the leadership and staff to shape plans that facilitate the ongoing training and coaching of staff, particularly around Racial Equity issues and knowledge. They will also build staff knowledge and organizational performance management infrastructure that facilitates constructive, equitable and asset based framework for feedback and learnings.

 

Build and Maintain Strong Partnership Engagement

The Senior Advisor will lead and manage the Race, Equity and Inclusion workgroup (including consultants), they will work to build strong alignment of culture, processes and systems that Center and reflect PA Voice’s commitment to racial equity. They will be a culture ambassador for PA Voice and will continue to build and grow the program partners and maintain an ongoing consultative relationship with partners on racial equity related issues and processes, organizational needs and challenges.

We’re a small team, and every member must be comfortable wearing many hats, including some administrative or detail related tasks. In addition, the Senior Advisor will assist the entire PA Voice team and our mission by:

●      Building and maintaining strategic relationships across the state with nonprofit leaders, community organizations, elected leaders and academic/policy experts in the service of priorities named by partner organizations.

●      Supporting staff in applying an equity lens in designing, implementing and evaluating programs to achieve fair and equitable outcomes.

 

Compensation

Is based on experience and competencies and is highly competitive. Salary range is $85,000 - $95,000 with excellent benefits.


Location

Location/Travel/CoVid-19 Operating Notice: Currently, due to the CoVid-19 pandemic, our staff is working remotely. The person hired for this position will work remotely for the rest of 2021. However, some travel, if/when it is safe to do, may be required within Pennsylvania, primarily in and around Philadelphia, Allegheny County, the Lehigh Valley, and Central PA. The safety of our staff and partners is a priority to us and so if/when travel is an option, we will do so in accordance with recommendations put forth by Pennsylvania's local/state governments. Candidates must be based in Pennsylvania or willing to relocate by start date.


How to Apply

Please submit your application/resume by clicking here [1]. The hiring manager for this position is Salewa Ogunmefun, Executive Director. Please no phone calls. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the application and interview process, please reach out to us at jobs@pavoice.org.


Deadline

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, at which time the job announcement will be removed from our website www.pavoice.org/jobs [2] and the application portal will be deactivated.


Pennsylvania Voice is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Pennsylvania Voice encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, people with records of arrest or conviction, veterans, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply. Pennsylvania Voice hiring process will comply with Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards (“Ban the Box”) ordinance.


  1. https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/715647/Pennsylvania-Voice/Senior-Advisor-of-Racial-Equity-and-Human-Resources
  2. http://www.pavoice.org/jobs

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