Director of Culture and Belonging

VMRC strives to live and work as a community. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County in race, ethnicity, and cultural demographics.

We are committed to maintaining a culture that embraces and values the views and opinions of "all" people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, and gender. Our commitment to achieving this goal will help to bring our mission and values to life.

The Director of Culture and Belonging is primarily responsible for leading the implementation of VMRC’s diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging strategy and developing DEIA&B goals and objectives, including the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce. The Director of Culture and Belonging will serve as a catalyst to leverage best practices, promote a culture of awareness, sensitivity, support, and inclusivity, and cultivate strong relationships with staff, residents, and the broader community. In this role, the Director of Culture and Belonging will lead the culture and belonging committees and the executive team to ensure alignment between business practices and DEIA&B goals and objectives. Responsibilities include providing year-round education and training to hiring managers and team members on strategies regarding diversity and inclusion, including advocacy and well-implemented recruitment programs.

This position will:

? Provide guidance as a subject matter expert and design, develop, and implement strategic training programs focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging.

? Develop DEIA&B goals and participate in recruitment and social events to represent VMRC within the broader community.

Develop social media strategies and employer and resident branding to position VMRC as an employer of choice and utilize new technologies as appropriate.

NOTE: This position requires someone who can roll up their sleeves, is highly strategic, has strong leadership and project management skills, is a great collaborator, and can effectively take the LEAD and DRIVE key DEI initiatives forward.

Additional Details:

• Compensation is based on previous work experiences and qualifications.
• To be considered for this position, please attach a resume to your application.
• Eligible for benefits on date of hire.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

As a condition for employment, VMRC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination(s) or provide proof of prior COVID-19 vaccination(s) before the date of hire.

VMRC is a drug-free community - we have and will continue to comply with all federal and state laws. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to satisfactorily pass a background check and drug screen during the pre-employment screening process.

• Bachelor’s degree, Master's degree preferred.
• Looking for a minimum of 3-5 years of job-related/relevant experience, preferably in diversity, equity, and inclusion, human resources or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be able to provide superior relationship-building skills and be able adapt to multiple audiences, including executive leadership.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English preferred.