Senior Director, Corporate Engagement

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Position Summary: 

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is seeking a strategic leader and subject matter expert to enhance its role as a trusted resource for C-suite corporate leaders and employees in LGBTQ workplace inclusion and corporate citizenship. The Senior Director will report to the VP, Corporate Citizenship and work in partnership with the Sr. Director, Workplace Equality.  They will be responsible for driving corporate engagement efforts that champion LGBTQ equality, foster executive and employee advocacy, and elevate HRC as a leading voice in the corporate space. With working knowledge of LGBTQ workplace inclusion policy & practices and key elements of LGBTQ corporate citizenship, this role will also develop a strategy to identify, source, and share best practices, as well as work to enhance the visibility of HRC’s leadership as a trusted thought leader and partner to businesses. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Executive Engagement: Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to corporate executives on matters of LGBTQ workplace inclusion and corporate citizenship. Develop an executive engagement plan to proactively identify, cultivate, and activate corporate executives to advance LGBTQ workplace inclusion and equality. Secure and manage one-on-one and small group meetings between senior corporate executives and HRC leadership to share intelligence and identify actionable collaborations. Anticipate the needs of corporate leaders, particularly in response to increased scrutiny and backlash on DEI and LGBTQ equality.  Work across HRC to develop strategies and resources to equip corporate partners with knowledge and resources to respond effectively. Partner with HRC’s State & Federal Affairs teams to manage strategic initiatives on law and policy matters. Organize briefings with corporate public policy executives and manage relationships with key business associations. 

• Employee Engagement: Create initiatives that encourage employees to become advocates for LGBTQ inclusion, both within their organizations, and externally. In collaboration with our Strategic Outreach and Research teams, facilitate training and awareness programs that equip employees with the knowledge and skills to advocate for LGBTQ rights. Encourage participation in local and national advocacy events, fostering a sense of agency among employees to champion LGBTQ issues in their personal and professional circles. 

• Curating and Recognizing Best Practices: Develop a strategy to curate a comprehensive library of leading best practices from the thousands of businesses that HRC engages with, ensuring that resources are accessible and actionable for corporate leaders. Regularly update and disseminate these resources to help companies adopt effective strategies for LGBTQ workplace inclusion. Establish and oversee an awards program recognizing exemplary businesses that demonstrate leadership in LGBTQ workplace inclusion and corporate citizenship. Collaborate with stakeholders to define criteria, facilitate the nomination process, and organize award recognition events.  Design and coordinate both virtual and in-person events that foster best practice knowledge-sharing and networking among DEI, HR, Marketing, PR, and public policy corporate leaders.   

• Executive Visibility and Content Development: Collaborate closely with HRC's campaigns and communications team to develop a robust content strategy aimed at elevating the HRC Foundation’s leadership on workplace issues. Develop campaigns that showcase HRC partner best practices, guidance, and success stories that positions HRC as a leader and convener in LGBTQ corporate citizenship. Contribute to research that can advance the work; ID research gaps in LGBTQ corp citizenship. 

• Strategic Partnerships & Organizational Leadership: Build and strengthen relationships with corporate stakeholders, and movement partners to advance workplace inclusion. Support development efforts to secure corporate sponsorships and foundation funding for HRC’s workplace inclusion initiatives. Provide leadership and mentorship to a high-performing team, ensuring program success, professional development, and career growth. Contribute to development and management of program budgets? 

Position Qualifications:  

• 10 years of experience in corporate engagement, LGBTQ workplace inclusion, public policy advocacy, or related fields, with a demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships at the C-suite level, ideally within the LGBTQ space or similar sectors. 

• Proven track record in designing and executing corporate engagement strategies that foster executive and employee commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, especially in the face of political and social challenges. 

• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with experience collaborating with corporate executives, business associations, policymakers, and community leaders to advance shared goals. 

• Experience in creating and curating content for various channels, including social media, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that highlight best practices, success stories, and thought leadership in LGBTQ corporate citizenship. 

• Exceptional public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and represent HRC's mission effectively in both formal and informal settings. 

• Analytical and strategic mindset, with the ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making, track progress, and continuously refine engagement efforts. 

• Experience in development, management, and optimization of project budgets, ensuring financial targets are met. 

• Experience overseeing a team. Responsible for performance coaching, professional development, task delegation, and conflict resolution. 

• Passion for LGBTQ equality and social justice, with a deep understanding of the issues facing the LGBTQ community and challenges to workplace  diversity, equity and inclusion. 

All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply. 

Employer is the Human Rights Campaign, Inc., an I.R.C. 501(c)(4) non-profit entity. 

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