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Diversity & Inclusion Advisor

Job Description

Cincinnati Opera is seeking a skilled professional with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities and a proven track record in DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility). The Advisor for Diversity & Inclusion interfaces with the CEO, senior management, and board leadership in advancing the organization’s strategic initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for the latest best practices, trends, and research advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives.
Provide strategic advice on DEIA considerations as an integral part of the organization’s planning processes.
Identify and implement comprehensive training programs to educate staff, visiting artists, and the board on diversity, equity, and inclusion matters.
Act as the primary liaison with the Board’s DEIA Committee, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of initiatives.
Attend weekly Planning Team meetings.
Collaborate with HR to formulate inclusive recruitment and hiring practices, offering guidance on attracting a diverse pool of candidates for open roles.
Foster cultural competence among both staff and the board, contributing to the establishment of a workplace culture that is both respectful and inclusive.
Play a key role in programming discussions, providing insights to identify opportunities that align with DEIA goals.
Cultivate relationships with DEIA professionals in the arts, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, facilitating collaboration and information exchange.
Establish, monitor, and report on metrics related to diversity and inclusion, offering a clear overview of the organization’s progress.
Establish, monitor, and report on metrics related to supplier diversity.
Provide data related to diversity and accessibility in response to grant requests.
Advocate for and ensure accessibility in all aspects of the company’s operations, from physical spaces to digital platforms.
Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

Prior experience as a consultant or advisor.
Experience working with nonprofit organizations.
Experience working with senior management teams.
Five or more years in DEIA, corporate compliance, supplier diversity, or human resources.
Ability to work with diverse groups of professionals.

Preferred

Professional experience working with an arts or cultural organization.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the job’s essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision, far vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to lift and move up to 25 pounds. The position requires comportment that is satisfactory to working in an office setting.

Compensation

This is a one-year contract position, averaging 40 hours per month, with a $1,800 to $2,000 monthly fee. As this is a contract role, the position does not offer benefits.

Application Process

Apply online at https://grnh.se/adb5fa133us or submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to [email protected] or Human Resources, Cincinnati Opera, 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Cincinnati Opera is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where various backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents flourish.

About the Organization

Founded in 1920, Cincinnati Opera is one of the oldest and most highly regarded opera companies in the United States. Known for its longstanding partnership with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, a roster of world-class singers, and its spectacular performance venue, Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Opera has received numerous accolades and awards, including a recent nomination for the prestigious International Opera Award.

Cincinnati Opera offers a primary season of performances from June through August (paid attendance 17,000-20,000), plus a host of events throughout the year, including educational programming, small-scale public performances, recitals, and fundraisers.

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