NPR

Manager, Inclusive Workplace Programs

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$143k-$159kDetected 11 days ago

AccessibilityStakeholder ManagementRecruitingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation.
The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility - and our employees do too.
We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development.

Program Implementation & Execution: Design, launch, and manage measurable, organization-wide DEI programs and initiatives that directly support NPR's strategic goals.
Resource & Toolkit Development: Create practical, actionable guides, checklists, and toolkits that empower people managers to easily embed inclusive leadership practices into daily team workflows.
Manager and Team Enablement: Collaborate alongside People Partners to advise departmental leadership on localized belonging efforts, providing impartial observations and tactical remedies to enhance unit-level inclusivity.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with People Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Internal Communications to integrate inclusive practices into recruitment, retention, and organization-wide messaging.
Design, launch, and manage measurable, organization-wide DEI programs and initiatives that directly support NPR's strategic goals.
Collaborate alongside People Partners to advise departmental leadership on localized belonging efforts, providing impartial observations and tactical remedies to enhance unit-level inclusivity.
Experience working cross-functionally with diverse stakeholder groups, including managers, staff representatives, and executive sponsors, to drive project outcomes.
NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal - to create a more informed public.

Proven DEI Implementation Experience: 5+ years of professional experience directly coordinating, managing, or executing workplace DEI initiatives.
Actionable Project Planning: Demonstrated track record of taking high-level strategic objectives and translating them into structured, step-by-step project plans with measurable milestones.
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills.
Ability to translate complex organizational goals into simple, actionable steps and project-management structures.

Inclusion Certifications: Formal certification or training in DEI methodology, inclusive leadership coaching, or professional workshop facilitation.
Media or Public Service Experience: Previous professional experience operating within a media organization, creative industry, or mission-driven public service environment.
Required Skills/Competencies
Strategic Translation: Ability to translate complex organizational goals into simple, actionable steps and project-management structures.
Inclusive Coaching: Strong skill in providing constructive coaching and guiding managers on how to cultivate psychological safety within their teams.
Data Literacy: Comfort collecting, synthesizing, and interpreting qualitative feedback (surveys, focus groups) and quantitative metrics to continually iterate and improve programs.
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field, OR equivalent work experience.
Some aspects of this role require duties better performed at an NPR facility.

Strong skill in providing constructive coaching and guiding managers on how to cultivate psychological safety within their teams.

Salary Range: The U.S.-based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $142,500 - $158,500 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.
$142,500 - $158,500 USD

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Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR's benefits options.
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