DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF JUSTICE, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The Adrian Dominican Sisters are seeking a person to direct the Office of Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
The Adrian Dominican Sisters is a Congregation of about 365 vowed women religious and more than 175 Associates. It traces its roots back to St. Dominic in the 13th century. The Sisters minister in 13 states and in the Dominican Republic, Norway, and the Philippines. The Congregation’s Vision is to “seek truth, make peace, reverence life.”
Position Summary: The Director of the Office of Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion provides leadership and direction to the justice work of the Congregation as conveyed in the Mission and Vision of the Congregation and further delineated in General Chapter Enactments.

The work of the Director is:

• To provide relevant programs and services that foster right relationships which nurture an ADS culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• To plan and carry out educational and advocacy efforts to promote justice issues that advance the ADS Mission, Vision, and General Chapter Enactments.
• To cultivate a culture of hospitality and being a good neighbor by engaging with others to provide opportunities for open, safe, and non-judgmental dialogue where all are welcome.
• To promote and enhance collaboration in ADS’s integrative work for justice – e.g., social, ecological, land, restorative justice – within the Congregation and beyond.

What we offer: When you join our team, you will enjoy a collaborative work environment, an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, short/long term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, sick pay, holiday pay, and more.
Pay: 75-85K dependent on experience.
Responsibilities: The Director is responsible for developing programs, events, and strategies to inform and promote engagement in justice issues relative to the Congregation’s Mission, Vision and General Chapter Enactments. Please see the attached job descriptions for detailed responsibilities associated with this position.

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s Degree in the area of Social Justice, Diversity or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five to seven years of experience in a position focused on education and activism in the areas of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience in facilitating and convening groups.
• Demonstrated experience in promoting education, social activism and related initiatives, such as issuing educational alerts, statements, sign-ons or engaging in issue campaigns, forming coalitions, etc.
• See detailed job description for more information on required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Please refer the Job description for details