Job Description
Albertsons Companies seeks a Corporate Diversity & Inclusion Manager. This position will support the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer (CDO) in implementing Albertsons Companies' diversity and inclusion (D&I) aspiration and strategy. The Diversity & Inclusion Manager will assist the CDO in implementing initiatives designed to advance a culture of inclusion and ensure the long-term sustainability of our D&I efforts. The successful candidate will be a champion for D&I, successfully build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, and help design and execute creative ways to develop Albertsons Companies' approach to D&I as we continue to scale our efforts.
Responsibilities Include:
* Implement initiatives that further Albertsons Companies' D&I strategy and contribute to creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace
* Co-lead Albertsons Companies' Racial Justice & Equality Advisory Team to support the Companies' efforts to effectively engage with communities of color
* Manage Albertsons Companies' Associate Resource Groups and serve as a resource in coordinating communications, budgets and calendars
* Maintain the D&I SharePoint site and diversity-related content on Albertsons Companies' internal and external websites
* Ensure success of Albertsons Companies' Diversity & Inclusion Councils
* Partner with the CDO in the development and delivery of impactful curriculum, awareness building and other events for internal and external audiences
* Lead and/or facilitate D&I discussions and trainings to further embed a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging
* Serve as a liaison between the CDO and other company departments related to advancing Albertsons Companies' D&I efforts
* Partner with division and corporate clients to help Albertsons Companies achieve its D&I Aspiration
* Establish strategic plan and ensure objectives are met in a timely fashion. Report on overall progress to ensure that learning and results are utilized to improve D&I programs and processes
* Responsible for maintaining diversity analytics, including benchmarking, tracking metrics, analyzing and generating diversity reporting for various audiences to highlight trends and demonstrate impact of D&I programs, initiatives, and related matters
* Promote a work environment that is accepting, emphasizes teamwork, a respect for differences, and positive growth
* Understand organizational dynamics and actively work to cultivate D&I allies and champions across the organization
* Represent D&I at Albertsons Companies at internal and external meetings and events
* Ability to effectively benchmark best practices nationally, and other related duties as requested to advance Albertsons Companies' D&I efforts
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience
* Minimum 5+ years of project management and/or technically relevant work experience
* Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices and trends in D&I, including familiarity with key concepts (e.g., cultural competence, unconscious bias mitigation). Practical experience designing and/or implementing D&I programs preferred
* Commitment to proactive approach to D&I and to personal development in this area
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse environment
* Ability to handle confidential information and materials with discretion
* Demonstrated ability to effectively lead teams, develop presentations and trainings for small to large audiences, and facilitate team discussions
* Experience creating and managing project plans to support effective implementation of programs and initiatives
* Experience coordinating events, managing logistics, identifying speakers, and developing agendas/materials
* Strong verbal written and communication skills
* Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Albertsons Companies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Boise, ID
In 1939, Joe Albertson, a former Safeway district manager, took $5,000 he saved and $7,500 he borrowed from his wife’s Aunt Bertie, and partnered with L.S. Skaggs to open his first Albertsons store on 16th and State Streets in Boise, Idaho. Joe knew the keys of running a really great store, and it was all about working hard for the customers: give them the products they want, at a fair price, with lots of tender, loving care. Joe was innovative, too. He had one of the first in-store magazine racks in the country along with a scratch bakery and fresh ice cream made in-store. He worked hard, seven days a week, on his vision to build his company, and through his inspiring work ethic and tireless
determination to run the best store, the first store thrived. Just two years later, he had opened two other stores in neighboring communities and grew the fledgling company’s sales to over $1 million by the end of 1941.
Today, Albertsons operates as a banner of Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States. With both a strong local presence and national scale, the company operates stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 20 well-known banners. Albertsons Companies is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2017 alone, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the company gave nearly $300 million in food and financial support. These efforts helped millions of people inthe areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research and treatment, programs for people with disabilities and veterans outreach.