Senior Inclusion & Diversity Manager Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago, IL (Job ID 2367-Chicago, IL 60606)

Description

This position is not available for individuals living or working in New York City.

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

 

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As the Inclusion & Diversity Content Marketing and Communications Sr. Manager you will develop, write and manage content that promotes our Inclusion & Diversity initiatives and values. In this role you will be involved in crafting a wide range of content including, for example, educational presentations, reports showcasing the impact of our programs, policy proposals, newsletters, email announcements, scripts, talking points and slideshows.

 

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

On any given day, you will:

• Incorporate data into marketing materials that showcase the impact of I&D initiatives on our business, our people, and the broader communities in which we work and live.
• Develop a variety of content formats, including articles, interviews, infographics, presentations, and scripts that reflect our I&D goals and engage our audience.
• Collaborate with the I&D team to plan and execute a content calendar, ensuring timely and relevant content delivery.
• Manage content creation projects from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines are met, resources are allocated efficiently, and stakeholders are kept informed.
• Craft articles that delve into I&D topics, presenting best practices in an accessible and engaging way.
• Develop content for internal communications, including newsletters, project update memos, and intranet posts, to keep our teams informed and engaged with our I&D efforts, using data to highlight progress.
• Conduct interviews with employees, leaders, and external experts, incorporating data insights to create profiles and stories that humanize our I&D efforts and showcase the substantive expertise of our lawyers.
• Stay updated on I&D trends, including law firm policies, programs and practices, industry news, substantive I&D topics and current events.
• Travel is required up to about 4 times per year to one of our U.S. offices for up to one week at a time, as determined by the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer based on the ongoing needs of the Office of Inclusion.

 

YOU HAVE:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably with coursework in Journalism, Communications, English, Creative Writing, Marketing, Advertising or Consulting. J.D. not required.
• 5 to 7 years' experience working in a law firm producing content that integrates research and statistical data, for example in business development, marketing, or communications that touch on diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices and programs. Experience working exclusively on law firm diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is not required.
• Strong research, writing and editing skills with journalistic and strategic business approach, particularly on diversity, equity and inclusion topics
• Proficiency in analyzing and visualizing data, with the ability to translate data into compelling narratives
• Ability to take ownership over projects, committed to completing projects on time even in the face of challenges
• Ability to give and receive clear constructive feedback with kindness and grace; emotionally resilient, with a strong and empowered sense of self.
• Ability to apply a generous and empathetic interpretation to the behavior of others, committed to fostering an inclusive and kind work environment
• Commitment and desire to continue to learn and develop professionally including reading books and articles as recommended by the Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, completing trainings and adapting to change with a positive attitude and growth mindset
• Excellent project management skills including creating detailed checklists, timelines, process mapping and holding all parties accountable for their deliverables
• Knowledge of relevant software programs (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Vuture, Canva, video production software, Smartsheets), with the desire and ability to learn new software and tools
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Ability to create graphs, pie charts, tables, timelines, and other visual representations of quantitative data; comfortable manipulating and analyzing numerical data
• Experience or ability to learn to design aesthetically pleasing final products such as reports, PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, videos, event invitations and surveys.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality
• Desire and ability to work alone and independently for several days without interaction with a supervisor; confident about communicating proactively with supervisor when needed.

 

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence.

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

 

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance  with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Seyfarth Shaw believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets, and products; accessing client data or confidential information, and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Seyfarth employees and interacting with Seyfarth clients.

This position has the option to work fully remote or a 3 days onsite hybrid schedule from one of the following U.S. cities: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, LA Century City, LA Downtown, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

Chicago:  The full time salary range for this role is $144,000 to $154,000 annually, which is based on a 40 hour work week. 

Los Angeles: The full time salary range for this role is $151,000 to $161,000 annually, which is based on a  40 hour work week.

Sacramento: The full time salary range for this role is $146,000 to $155,000 annually, which is based on a  40 hour work week.   San Francisco: The full time salary range for this role is $172,000 to $184,000 annually, which is based on a 40 hour work week.   Seattle: The full time salary range for this role is $153,000 to $164,000 annually, which is based on a  40 hour work week.   Washington, D.C.: The full time salary range for this role is $155,000 to $165,000 annually, which is based on a  40 hour work week.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role in the locations listed above at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

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