Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

Open Sky Community Services is committed to becoming anti-racist, celebrating diversity, and creating an environment that provides a safe, inclusive and equitable space for all by fostering growth and healing. We will create, promote and uphold policies, practices, attitudes and actions that create unbiased power and access to opportunities for our community. 

The Director of DEI&B will bring forward- thinking leadership, deep insights and strategic thinking while partnering successfully with leaders across the agency to achieve desired results. The role enriches our culture of inclusion by celebrating, engaging and leveraging the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our employees.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and support the agency’s vision for DEI&B by supporting a culture that ensures every staff person - no matter their race/ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, ability, religion or any other historically marginalized group - feels safe, included, and able to bring their full selves to work each day. 
• Innovate and challenge current norms to drive change in the organization and work inclusively with people of varying backgrounds and organizational levels.  Ensure the inclusion of perspectives of those who are impacted as part of the decision-making process.
• Support Human Resources in developing and maintaining equitable and inclusive recruitment, hiring, and retention practices.  Participate in hiring panels and evaluation of candidates.
• Participate in the agency’s Board Race Equity Committee.
• Model the use of DEI&B strategies and tools to evaluate programs, policies, and practices in collaboration with internal colleagues and key community partners in order to improve service delivery.

Open Sky is committed to anti-racist hiring practices to foster and provide opportunity to diverse leadership and professional advancement of those who offer a diverse set of experiences and perspectives to achieve the Open Sky mission. This position adheres to our Equitable Hiring and Interviewing Practices, which provides intentionally equitable recruitment hiring procedures to diversify our most senior levels of management.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience, required.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, racial equity, diversity, inclusion, required.
• Working knowledge of DEI philosophies, methodologies, competencies, and programs, required.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, required.
• Valid Drivers License and acceptable driving history, required.

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

 Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education!  Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

 Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.