About Leadership Brainery

Job Description

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Overview

Leadership Brainery is  seeking a full-time, in-person, Diversity Recruitment Specialist to serve as a spokesperson and lead our talent outreach and engagement efforts. The ideal candidate is a high-energy leader who loves taking initiative and communicating with diverse communities both online and in-person. This role is for an innovator with a strong passion for working at a start-up, developing outreach messaging, recruiting at universities and companies, and driving social change. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who demonstrate a keen understanding of the systemic and cultural barriers affecting marginalized communities.

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Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Advocate for Leadership Brainery’s mission and programs.

• Develop and manage our national student ambassador program to increase awareness of Leadership Brainery programs. 

• Identify, develop, and maintain positive relationships with a comprehensive mix of community partners (institutions, employers, professional associations and community organizations) to build Leadership Brainery’s brand to attract top diverse talent.

• Ensure we use trending and inclusive language in outreach and engagement materials.

• Advise and implement social media strategies to increase awareness of LB programs.

• Collaborate with fellow team members to implement evaluation strategies that measure the performance and impact of our programs. 

• Develop and apply recruiting metrics/key performance indicators to assess ROI of programs and events.

• Research, develop and implement innovative outreach strategies using diversity, equity and belonging best practices.

• Leverage data and storytelling to support recruitment and fundraising efforts.

• Track and articulate evolving societal trends affecting educational equity, diversity and inclusion, postgraduate access, workforce leadership, nonprofit development, and other areas relevant to the work at LB.

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Baseline Requirements

• Proven experience in aspects of diversity talent acquisitions. 

• Proficient with program management softwares and technology (Asana, Google Suites, CRMs, etc.).

• Proficient in social media engagement and content creation. 

• Demonstrate excellent organizational and project management skills. Ability to combine big-picture and detail-oriented thinking.

• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals, and to represent LB internally and externally.

• Experience producing online events using video conferencing and broadcast platforms.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including business and political acumen, social perceptiveness, tact, and empathy.

• Highly developed judgment, decision-making, and prioritization skills. Self-motivated and able to work alone or with minimal supervision. 

• Demonstrate the ability to meet time and budget constraints.

• Must be able to travel extensively.

• Ability to remain level-headed under pressure, improvise and troubleshoot when needed.

• Ability to maintain a high standard of productivity despite frequent interruptions.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Master’s degree or higher preferred.

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Preferred Qualities

 

• Initiative: a proactive problem solver who delivers results without need for constant supervision. Someone who thinks ahead and for themselves.

• Detail oriented: delivers high-quality work with keen attention to detail.

• Creative: we value fresh thinking, innovative perspectives, and provocative ideas, and are seeking to build a team of people who all bring a diverse point-of-view to the table.

• Flexibility: flexible approach and willing to go the extra mile to deliver great work.

• Integrity: maintains confidentiality and treats colleagues and stakeholders with respect and consideration.

• Team Player: we are a small and growing team. No job is too big or too small for any member of our team.

 

What We Offer

 

• Generous benefits, including three weeks of paid vacation and medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• A start-up environment with amazingly talented and fun teammates, and a leadership team invested in your professional growth and success.

• A beautiful and inspiring workplace located on Beacon Street in Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood. For lunch, enjoy local restaurants, parks, or take a scroll down the Charles River Esplanade. 

To apply, please visit www.LeadershipBrainery.org/join-our-team. For questions, please contact Derrick Young, Executive Director, at derrickjr@leadershipbrainery.org.

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