Talent and Culture Specialist

Protect Democracy is seeking a Talent and Culture Specialist to join the small, highly collaborative team responsible for strengthening our inclusive and participatory culture. If you do not have all the criteria listed below but are passionate about our mission and think you could grow into the role, we want to hear from you.

At Protect Democracy, we anchor our work in service to our mission: to prevent American democracy from declining into a more authoritarian form of government. Our mission is the foundation of our team, be it litigation, advocacy, or ensuring that our organization has the strong internal culture needed to meet the urgency of the moment and the importance of this movement. 

The Talent and Culture Specialist will lead initiatives that foster belonging and resilience within the organization, and infuse our commitment to strength in diversity through all of our culture-building work. They will also support the Talent and Culture team in recruiting exceptional, diverse talent,, onboarding new hires to integrate them into our culture and ways of working, and implementing programs and events to build community.

Protect Democracy recognizes that there is strength in diversity, and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum to apply. The Talent and Culture Specialist work can be done remotely from any location in the United States.

The Talent and Culture Specialist will:

• Strategically develop ways to enhance employees’ experiences and foster belonging and resilience across Protect Democracy;
• Collaborate with Talent and Culture team members to infuse all of our work, including events and gatherings, with a creative energy and inclusive spirit; 
• Coordinate our high-touch onboarding program to seamlessly integrate new hires into our organizational culture;
• Support our hiring and recruitment efforts, including actively recruiting candidates to ensure diverse, qualified applicant pools and serving as a thought partner in designing equitable processes; 
• Contribute to other workstreams that strengthen how we develop, engage, and support talent;
• Actively participate in brainstorming related to our impact and internal projects and other team activities.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A passionate commitment to the preservation of democratic norms and institutions, and an understanding that our democracy has never fully represented communities of color;
• At least three years of relevant experience in leading programs that foster diversity, equity, and belonging; 
• A deep and nuanced understanding of opportunities, obstacles, resources, and tools related to creating inclusive workplaces;
• Project management experience, including managing projects from idea to execution and tracking, prioritizing, and balancing a diverse set of responsibilities;
• Strong writing, communication, and diplomacy skills;
• Ability to foster strong collaborative relationships with people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives;
• Rigorous attention to detail and the highest standards for excellence in execution;
• Growth mindset and enthusiasm for giving and receiving feedback up, down and sideways;
• Flexibility and willingness to pitch in where needed to support our mission;
• Kindness and respect for others.

Compensation

The starting salary range for this role is $69,072 - $81,261, commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience, capabilities, and skills, and in alignment with internal equity.

About Protect Democracy

• Flexible location. You can work from any location in the United States as long as your location allows you to complete the demands of the position and mission. Travel is required a few times a year for internal team gatherings and in-person onboarding. (Accommodations to this requirement will be made only in exceptional circumstances.) We currently have staff in Washington, DC, New York, Massachusetts, California, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Utah, Kentucky, Washington, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, Colorado, Maryland, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas. We offer shared workspaces in many of these locations for staff members who enjoy working in an office environment.
• Commitment to a diverse workplace. Protect Democracy is an equal opportunity employer by choice. Our culture principles emphasize that there is strength in diversity as we believe diverse teams are more innovative, creative, and productive. Protect Democracy encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
• Phenomenal benefits. Our benefits package includes unlimited sick leave and a flexible vacation policy where we encourage team members to take 4-5 weeks every year,, along with 12 paid holidays, 4 weeks of paid family medical leave, and 18 weeks of paid parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match that vests immediately, full coverage for an excellent health care plan that includes both dental and vision insurance, long-term disability and life insurance for all employees, a home office stipend, and as budget allows, discretionary bonuses.
• Ample opportunities for personal & professional development. Candidates who do not meet all listed criteria should still apply, as our organizational structure focuses on providing mentorship and opportunities for professional growth.

Our benefits package includes an unlimited vacation and sick leave policy, along with 12 paid holidays, 4 weeks of paid family medical leave, and 18 weeks of paid parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match that vests immediately, full coverage for an excellent health care plan that includes both dental and vision insurance, long-term disability and life insurance for all employees, a home office stipend, and as budget allows, discretionary bonuses.

To apply for this position, please visit the application website . As part of your application, you will be asked to upload your resume and cover letter as PDFs and answer two short questions. (Applications that are missing any of the required materials will be considered incomplete and not reviewed.) Complete applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please contact hiring@protectdemocracy.org if you require accommodations at any point in the application process.