Director – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at Hopelink

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

135000.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equity Diversity Inclusion & Accessibility, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Learning And Development, Change Management, Facilitation, Coaching, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Trauma-Informed Care, Relationship Building, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Employee Engagement, Systems Integration, Leadership Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Title: Director – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) Location: Redmond, with occasional travel to other Hopelink sites Work schedule: Full Time, Hybrid with some in-person and some remote work from home opportunities (typically 3 days a week onsite or based on business need.) Occasional preplanned evenings or weekends for community or outreach events Posting Open Until June 21, 2026 Who we are: Since 1971, Hopelink has provided stability-building programs for people experiencing poverty, immigrants and refugees, and people with disabilities. We are the largest nonprofit in North and East King County. Make an impact in your community! Hopelink equips people to exit poverty through comprehensive services, impactful partnerships, and advocacy for equitable opportunities for all. Join us! Hopelink programs work in tandem to fill gaps, supporting each family or individual’s unique needs. These include food, energy, and financial assistance, housing with case management, mobility management, non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), Dial-a-Ride Transit (DART), English for work, family development, and financial capabilities. To learn more, go to https://www.hopelink.org/ [https://www.hopelink.org/] The career opportunity: The Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) leads Hopelink’s enterprise-wide efforts to strengthen equitable, inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed organizational systems and workplace practices. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role serves as a strategic advisor and systems partner responsible for integrating EDIA principles into leadership practices, employee experience, organizational decision-making, and operational systems across the agency. This role is intentionally designed to focus on sustainable systems-level impact, organizational capacity-building, leadership enablement, and measurable outcomes rather than stand-alone program ownership. The Director serves as a key member of the People Division leadership team, partnering closely with Human Resources and Organizational Excellence leaders to create an integrated approach to employee experience, organizational effectiveness, and culture. What qualities we are looking for: Minimum Qualifications: * 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in EDIA, organizational development, human resources, learning and development, change management, or related fields. * Demonstrated experience leading or supporting organizational change initiatives and influencing outcomes through collaboration and relationship-building. * Skilled facilitator, educator, and relationship-builder with ability to coach leaders and influence organizational culture. * Strong analytical skills with ability to use data to assess progress, identify gaps, and inform strategy. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to simplify complex concepts for broad audiences. * Ability to lead through collaboration, humility, and curiosity, while navigating sensitive or complex conversations. Preferred Qualifications: * Leadership background in nonprofit or mission-focused organizations. * Experience advising senior leaders or executive teams on organizational culture, change management, inclusion, accessibility, or workforce strategy initiatives. * Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and equity issues affecting people experiencing poverty. * Lived experience related to the community Hopelink serves is highly valued. Examples of what you will be doing: Systems Integration & Organizational Strategy * Lead the integration of EDIA principles into organizational systems, leadership practices, employee experience initiatives, and enterprise decision-making processes. * Partner with executive leadership to assess organizational practices through an equity and accessibility lens and identify opportunities for systems-level improvement. * Support the implementation and ongoing refinement of organizational practices, leadership commitments, and employee engagement strategies aligned with Hopelink’s EDIA priorities. Culture of Belonging * Lead initiatives that strengthen Hopelink’s culture of belonging across all levels of the organization. * Partner with leaders to embed inclusive and trauma-informed practices into team culture, communication, and decision-making. Leadership Accountability & Enablement * Develop and support leadership learning initiatives that build leader capability in inclusive communication, decision-making transparency, feedback practices, and employee support. * Partner with HR and Organizational Excellence to integrate leadership commitments into leadership expectations, performance management processes, and development programs. Organizational Effectiveness & Measurement * Partner with HR and Organizational Excellence to support employee listening strategies, engagement surveys, pulse surveys, and organizational health initiatives. * Establish, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators related to employee belonging, engagement, accessibility, and organizational culture to support leadership accountability and continuous improvement. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) & Engagement * Provide strategic leadership and organizational support for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, employee engagement goals, leadership development efforts, and sustainable practices. * Support employee engagement initiatives that strengthen connection, recognition, and cross-organizational collaboration. Decision-Making Consultation & Organizational Partnership * Serve as a trusted advisor to senior and executive leaders regarding organizational culture, employee experience, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging. * Provide consultation and guidance related to organizational decisions, change initiatives, and workplace practices that may significantly impact employee experience, accessibility, organizational culture, or equity outcomes. * Support leaders in utilizing transparent and collaborative decision-making practices that include employee perspectives and operational insight. How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package. * Compensation: $120k - $135k Annually DOE * Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays, * Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week * Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period * Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage * Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes * Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching * Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities Hopelink Values: Growth & Human Potential Relationships Built in Trust Culture of Belonging Quality of Our Work Community-Centered Fiscal & Data Stewardship Hopelink is a Fair-Chance Employer. We conduct post-offer, role-related screening for all positions in compliance with applicable law. Prior involvement with the justice system does not automatically disqualify an individual from employment. We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects the new possibilities that are created when diverse people, beliefs and values are included. Home Page - Hopelink [https://www.hopelink.org/]

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide efforts to integrate equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility principles into organizational systems and leadership practices. Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership to foster a culture of belonging and improve organizational effectiveness.