Culture and Inclusion Specialist II - NY, NJ, Or PA

About Us

We're in the business of people helping people and you can help us change lives just by working here. Whether it's helping a member make a transaction, buy their first home, or improve their financial wellness one step at a time - you have an impact on their lives just by working here, no matter what your position may be.

Work with us - and be part of something bigger than banking.

In exchange for your time and talents, we offer generous benefits. After all, you make us awesome, so we take care of you with things like...

• Pension Plan, 401k Plan, and 401k matching contributions
• Excellent health benefits
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and Wellness Time Off (WTO)
• More than ten paid holidays per year
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Employee recognition program
• Educational incentives
  ...and more!

At Visions, we do, and will continue to, treat all of our employees fairly and with complete respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, and any other differences. We strive to celebrate the diversity of our employees, as they are part of the fabric of this great credit union.

Title of Position: Culture & Inclusion Specialist II - NY, NJ or PA

Position Type: Full-Time. Typical shifts include Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Compensation Range: $23/Hr - $30/Hr. *Hiring rates may be dependent on a number of factors, including years of directly related work experience, education, geographic location or special skills*

Location: Hybrid opportunity available for residents from NY, NJ, or PA ONLY. Typical hybrid schedule is 3 days in office, 2 days work from home. May occasionally need to be in the office more than 3 days per week due to events. Position will also occasionally require travel to events.

At this time, Visions Federal Credit Union will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e., H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization). If you need sponsorship now or in the future, look for this statement in the job description before you apply: Visions Federal Credit Union will consider sponsoring a new, qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
If this is not listed in the job description, Visions Federal Credit Union will not provide sponsorship for the candidate to work in the United States.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provides support to the Culture & Inclusion Officer across the DEIB strategy, major projects, and with the management of committees and councils.
• Regularly communicates on the progress of internal and external company-led diversity initiatives.
• Researches, develops, recommends, and executes organizational creative strategies to foster the organization's diversity goals.
• Maintains knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices. Network and build relationships with professional and educational organizations and underrepresented groups.
• Oversee and update all internal DEIB and Employee Engagement page.
• Responsible for the oversight of the DEIB committee.
• Assist with the creating, updating and facilitation of internal and external DEIB workshops/courses/ presentations.
• Organize DEIB meetings, workshops, clubs, and events to increase employee engagement and cultural competency.
• Work in collaboration with marketing/communication team to support and develop employee engagement content related to DEIB.
• Represent the organization at various community events.
• Create, support, and encourage employee resource groups (ERGs).
• Interview, survey, and meet with employees to make recommendations around organizational culture and inclusion.
• Responsible for culture and inclusion new hire orientation sessions.
• Collects and analyzes statistical data to evaluate the company's population in accordance with diversity standards and goals.
• Regularly monitor and report on DEIB objectives and projects, celebrating success, identifying key opportunities for improvement, and amplifying key messages.
• Adaptable to changes in the work environment, comfortable with multiple competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events in a calm and logical manner.
• Comfortable communicating with employees at all levels throughout the organization whether it be via email and phone or in-person.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to interns and other team members.
• Provides departmental back-up coverage as needed.
• Respond effectively to changing ideas, responsibilities, expectations, trends, strategies, and other processes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Perform other duties needed to help fulfil our mission, drive our strategy, and support our organization's values.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• An associate degree in human resources, business, organizational development, social science, or related field expected.
• DEI Certificate or Certification.
• Knowledge and experience in Human Resources and/or DEI.
• Ability to compose reports, correspondence, proposals, and other business documents for dissemination to internal staff and/or to outside contacts.
• Two (2) years' relevant experience.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Proficient with standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, PCs, etc.
• Visions remains committed to the aspects of diversity and inclusion and will consider alternative education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, organizational development, social justice, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred, to design, create, and maintain complex spreadsheets.

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