Manager of Inclusive Diversity

Summary

As Manager of Inclusive Diversity, you will collaborate cross-functionally within the Inclusive Diversity ecosystem to successfully implement our strategic and tactical initiatives to increase diversity and foster inclusion and belonging within agencies.  

You will also be the administrator for the wider ID team as we implement three key pillars that comprise Octagon/R&CPMK’s top-level strategy: 

WORKFORCE is our people commitment; intentional strategies to ensure our internal community reflects the world around it.

WORKPLACE is our cultural commitment; applying DEI to cultivate an environment of belonging and well-being for all.

WORK IMPACT is our purpose commitment; ensuring meaning and purpose consistently drive how we deliver for our clients and show up in the communities we live and work.

Duties

Your role will focus on supporting our DEIB efforts across the management of: 

• Administration: you will be POC and manage all ID team administrative tasks required to successfully implement our strategic and tactical initiatives, including new vendor onboarding, creation and execution of partnership agreements, invoice collection, PO generation and management, event logistics, program planning, and execution
• Partnerships: you will lead the identification and development of external partnerships with the objectives of building pipelines into recruitment and implementing overarching strategies to improve diversity & inclusion within our industries (sports, entertainment & PR)
• Recruitment: you will support the respective Octagon/R&CPMK recruitment teams to implement innovative outreach programs using diversity and inclusion practices in support of our commitment to increase access to employment-related opportunities and grow the diversity of staff within our family of agencies
• Programming: working with our committee of Inclusive Diversity co-chairs, you will co-manage and assist in the execution of the programming calendar across our various ERGS (Women’s Leadership Network, Black Employee Network, IPGLBT+, SOMOS Hispanic/Latino Heritage Group, AZN (Asian Heritage Group), and Jewish Community Group); annual global ID summit and other programs and events throughout the year
• Communication: you will manage the creation, aggregation, and distribution of timely content across various communications channels including but not limited to the ID microsite, agency social media posts, and internal newsletters/emails for Octagon/R&CPMK employees
• Measurement: you will support the President in measuring and reporting performance against diversity & inclusion goals for our agencies as well as the collective Octagon/R&CPMK network

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in DEIB, Human Resources, PR, Multicultural, entertainment or sports practice/industry 
• Knowledge of/ experience with DEIB program initiatives and/or recruitment strategies a plus
• Understanding of current events and their social impact (news, policies, laws, trends, etc.) as they relate to DEIB
• Ability to manage multiple projects and programs in addition to ad hoc administrative tasks as related to the ID team’s goals, objectives, and deliverables
• Ability to communicate effectively with all partners (internal & external)
• Solid experience with social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, and newer platforms)
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willing to work non-traditional hours including weekend travel

Benefits

The base range for this position is $60,000 – 65,000.

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Octagon’s comprehensive benefits package includes: 

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• Unlimited PTO policy – We understand you need time for play!
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
• Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status
• Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel Program
• Dedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA), and more
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives
• Personal Development programs

About Us

We are Octagon. A global agency in sports, entertainment, and culture. We strike deals. Set the pace. We’re playmakers. A group of creative thinkers and energetic doers inspiring and helping brands and talent to step up and stand out. Octagon is the world’s largest creative marketing and sponsorship consulting practice, and a pioneer and leader in athlete and personality representation and management. With our fingers firmly on the pulse, we set out a clear vision for the future. Our passionate team of 800+ around the world are relentlessly committed to helping you force fate and push forward. We work with hundreds of blue-chip corporate clients, more than 1000 Athletes & Personalities, and manage more than 10,000 events per year. Leading stakeholders in the sports and entertainment world continue to look to Octagon to provide leadership in understanding fans’ passions and how these insights can build more effective, efficient, and measurable marketing programs.

http://www.octagon.com

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