Diversity and Inclusion Consultant – Special Projects

Description

Diversity and Inclusion Consultant – Special Projects

*Applications will be accepted November 30th – December 4th. Please submit a cover letter and resume for immediate consideration. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered*

Summary

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Consultant – Special Projects supports the company’s efforts to diversify our workforce and create a welcoming and inclusive workplace to better meet the needs of our employees and the customers and communities we serve.

Georgia Power is developing a bold, new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy that speaks to the unique needs of our company and the changing demographics of our workforce. The Consultant position will support the implementation of new communications efforts, trainings, and practices that break with industry norms and that will help us realize some ambitious inclusion goals.

Reporting to the DE&I Manager, the Consultant will help execute our DE&I communications strategy, support training and development initiatives, and assist with designing and implementing other DE&I projects across the company as needed. The scope of the Consultant’s work will be broad, anticipating and responding to emerging needs relating to the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

Communications

• Design and write monthly company-wide DE&I newsletter
• Maintain DE&I intranet site by developing, writing, and collating fresh, creative, and relevant content
• Develop annual communications plan to include schedule for company-wide internal media coverage, announcements, and marketing (in partnership with Corporate Communication)
• Design and edit presentations, webinars, and tools to ensure they are engaging, accessible, and consistent with the DE&I brand
• Design and edit posters, flyers, and handouts using Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software
• Assist with other communications and marketing projects as needed

Training and Consulting

• Facilitate trainings on topics relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion including disability, LGBTQ identities, race, gender, working with Veterans, building and managing diverse teams, psychological safety, unconscious bias, and preventing and responding to bias at work
• Deliver presentations to business units across the company on DE&I initiatives and topics
• Work with DE&I Program Manager – Training & Development to create new trainings that address the needs of our internal customers

Events and Other Projects

• Assists with planning and executing annual ERG Summit
• Coordinates logistics for special events including reservations, registration, signage, check-in, space set-up, event supplies and giveaways, photography, and other duties as needed
• Support D&I Program Managers with other projects as needed
• Represent the DE&I team on internal committees and project teams as needed

Job Requirements

Communication and Design Skills

• Outstanding written communication skills with a track record of experience writing for a professional audience. Experience writing newsletter and website content is highly desirable
• Experience with graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite or similar software to create flyers, posters, and web graphics is preferred
• Highly proficient in using creative and accessible design principles to create engaging PowerPoint presentations and other visual aids
• Ability to write in a clear, concise, and professional manner with internal and external stakeholders

Training and Facilitation

• Strong presentation and training skills; ability to convey complex topics in a relatable, sensitive, persuasive, and clear manner to audiences with varying levels of familiarity and comfort with D&I topics
• Experience with creating trainings and workshops as well as knowledge of how to devise learning outcomes and evaluation methods are highly desirable

Other

• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice concepts including intersectionality, systems of oppression, and implicit bias among others
• Strong cultural competency in multiple areas of diversity and inclusion including race, gender identity and expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, military affiliation, and other identity categories
• Ability to determine the needs of stakeholders and devise tailored solutions to their D&I needs
• Experience with planning events including coordinating presenters, handling logistics, and communicating with vendors
• Ability to build relationships and be influential across all levels of an organization that includes employees in technical and corporate roles
• Ability to think and plan boldly and strategically rather than accept industry practices or norms without question
• Be reliable, punctual, and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Proficient in Word, Teams, Excel, SharePoint, and other MS Office tools
• Commitment to ongoing learning to stay up to date with emerging trends in D&I and to learn about communities, identities, and cultures other than your own
• Ability to travel around the state of Georgia during normal business hours with occasional overnight trips is essential. Some overnight trips may include travel to our colleagues at other offices in the southeast
• Note that this role requires the Consultant to telework for the time being. Ability to work effectively from a remote environment is therefore essential.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in humanities, social sciences, or other liberal arts field is preferred
• 3-5 years of experience working in diversity, equity, inclusion, or social justice in the non-profit, corporate, government, NGO, or higher education sectors

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America’s premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million electric and gas utility customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric utilities in four states, natural gas distribution utilities in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a national recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America’s energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune’s annual World’s Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. #LI

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Georgia Power Company

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to…): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Georgia Power Headquarters – 241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE (241ATLANTA)

241 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE

Atlanta, 30308

Req ID: GPC2007460