Who is Allbirds?
At Allbirds, we believe in using business as a force for good. We’re a global footwear and apparel brand with roots in New Zealand and our headquarters in San Francisco. Since 2016, we’ve been on a mission to prove that comfort, design, and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive. Our commitment to creating better things in a better way is fueled by a belief that the fashion industry needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness. And as a certified B Corp, we’re dedicated to making the most sustainable products we can using premium natural materials - designed for life’s everyday adventures.
Where we need help
We pride ourselves on a strong, values-driven culture that embraces the diversity of thought, experience, and identity. We nurture a culture that embraces differences and challenges perceptions; it’s a culture where innovation and collaboration help us deliver an exceptional workplace and an iconic customer experience. We invite you to join our team where you can use your unique experiences and strengths to help us create the future of culture and belonging at the organization. The Sr. Manager, Belonging and Culture, will focus on the management of internal communication and events, training, and content management in support of our company’s Culture and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging strategy. This role will work with the Belonging and Culture team to drive programs and activities based on business priorities and will liaison with internal teams such as Talent Acquisition, Retail, Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Public Relations.
What does the job entail?
Internal Communications & Events
- Managing all-company meetings, including bi-weekly Allhands, quarterly Town Halls where we share out information from our Board of Directors meetings, and our Toby Awards event to put a spotlight on individuals that embrace our values
- Curating and sending bi-weekly newsletter to highlight various aspects of our business
- Organizing speaker series to highlight prominent people around topics germane to our business
- Overseeing our intranet for important corporate information
- Collaborating with our retail communications coordinator to synthesize company-wide information
Diversity and Inclusion
- Design, deliver, communicate, and execute on DEIB programs, policies, and guidelines to attract, retain and advance a highly skilled and talented diverse workforce.
- Partner and engage with executive leaders to create and embed diversity and inclusion strategies with lines of business.
- Maintain project plans, manage communications, proactively identify and address project risks and opportunities as well as determine alternative ways to achieve project/program goals.
- Lead diversity initiatives/programs with reporting metrics and mechanism(s) to monitor and assess effectiveness.
- Leverage data to make recommendations to D&I programs/initiatives, processes, and procedures, and remove barriers as needed.
- Develop and measure success criteria to assess value impact to include but not be limited to diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition, development, engagement, and retention.
- Apply judgment in tailoring methodologies, processes and practices to specific requirements of programs/projects and business units.
What kind of person are we looking for?
- Proven experience in diversity & inclusion focus with consulting, strategy development, change management and project management.
- High emotional quotient (EQ), and strong customer focus such that the person can intuit opportunities to delight our employees
- Clear communicator to ensure that our internal communications are effective and constantly evolving with the needs of our business
- A mature leader who can interact closely with our co-CEOs to deliver thoughtful messages to the organization through written and spoken comms opportunities
- Strong manager of people, both through direct reporting lines, and management through influence
- Ability to partner and work strategically with cross-functional teams to drive overall solutions, while appropriately managing issues and risks and large-scale change management
More practical skills needed:
- Expert in and Google Drive
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Broad background in people practices affecting culture and engagement
What can we offer?
- Competitive salary + equity
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- 401k employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Fitness benefits
- Discounted products
- Pup friendly office!
Diversity
Allbirds is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Allbirds policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.
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