barre3 Looking for DEI Specialist at Portland, Oregon Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The DEI Specialist is integral to delivering our vision of barre3 as an inclusive company. We seek to build a company with diverse team members that come to work each day excited to be part of the barre3 team. This role serves as barre3’s strategist for weaving diversity, equity and inclusion into all facets of the organization. This person brings the lens of DEI to the key areas of our business; recruitment and workplace culture. This is a part-time position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Identify educational programming and recommend changes to our existing programs including recruitment, onboarding and company culture to foster awareness and insights into DEI
• Assist with the development of an annual DEI roadmap to help drive our objective to increase the diversity of our employee base
• Work together with Leadership and DEI committee members to implement DEI projects to track and measure success and effectiveness
• Assist with the development of DEI materials, resources and toolkits to align with our DEI goals and expected behaviors
• Identify and support the building of external partnerships and community engagement to build our connection with our diverse communities

• Support HR in DEI talent acquisition; suggest ways to improve our hiring practices to attract a more diverse talent pool
• Support all teams by reviewing communication, presentations and initiatives to ensure they are viewed through a DEI lens as well as present a clear and honest interpretation of who barre3 is
• When necessary, serve as a confidential resource for employees to communicate their DEI concerns
• Conduct research on DEI topics as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Alignment with barre3 Core Values: Practice Authenticity, Stronger Together, Love of Learning, Give Generously, Make It Happen
• 2+ years of working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
• Strong commitment to DEI and cultural competency with diverse groups of employees

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree: preferred in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or Business
• 3-5 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of cultural competencies, skill development and diversity and inclusion concepts

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must be adept at using various applications such as Google Suite, word processing, presentation software, and communication via email.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

n/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to sit.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in this work environment is moderate. Some travel may be required.

ABOUT BARRE3

Barre3 is a fitness company building communities based on body positivity and inclusivity—and this starts with the workplace.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Community is at the core of barre3, and we believe that a culture of wellbeing can only thrive when we collectively embrace diversity and inclusion across all races, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, cultures, religions, abilities, bodies, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We acknowledge there is more we can do to create an environment in which all people are seen, all voices are valued, and all individuals are treated with compassion, respect, and dignity. We commit to do the work.

WHAT YOU GET:

• A flexible, hybrid working environment, including opportunities to work remotely and from the Portland Home Office as needed
• A casual office environment where everyone is welcome and respected to come as you are
• Free unlimited access to barre3 online and Portland and West Village barre3 Studio classes
• Telehealth options (medical, mental health, nutrition counseling, etc.)