07/27/2026 - Assistant Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Southern New England Confe[...]

Assistant Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Southern New England Conference, Hybrid Job Posting Position Title: Assistant Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Reports to: Director, Center for Transformational Leadership Department: Center for Transformational Leadership FLSA: Exempt Salary Grade: 6 Annual Salary: $71,400 Hours: Full-time Location: Hybrid(CT/MA/RI) Position Summary The Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion helps advance thediversity, equity and inclusiongoals andvaluesof the Southern New England Conferencebyensuringall programs, resources, and initiativesof the Center for Transformational Leadership and beyondreflect thesepriorities.This rolemanages programs andtrainings,develops strategies,researchesbest practices,nurtures internal and external partnerships,andcuratesresources to supportand empowerchurches,pastors,leaders, and volunteers in cultivatingradicallyinclusivechurchcommunities. Key Duties & Responsibilities Strategies, Approaches and Resources Uses anexpansive definition of diversity to include race, age, ethnicity, ability, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,etc. Works withtheDirector to ensure all aspects of the work of the Center for Transformational Leadership (CTL) are in alignment with DEI best practices and the values and goals of SNEUCC. Remains knowledgeable on current and relevant research, processes, best practices, and emerging trends inDEIwithin denominational, religious,faith-basedand secular non-profits. Researchandrecommendbest practices for implementation related to DEI in recruitment, development and retention of volunteers, program leaders, presenters, consultants, etc. Identifiesand makes recommendations for addressing issues of unconscious bias and microaggressions in programmingandresourcing. Creates, curates, manages and provides DEI resources, processes, and best practices for churches and church leaders as theyseekto create a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. Researches, reviews,and sharesresourcesand program opportunities offered or provided by covenant partners and other external organizations. Serves asliaisonwith covenant partners and external organizations to promote, endorse,marketor collaborate on DEI focused programs and resources. Programming & Training Manages and leads a range of DEI programs and initiatives thatdeepen and strengthen awareness, provide skill development, and empower leaderson topics such as anti-racism,cultural awareness and competency, gender equity and differences, disability justice, and building a climate of equity and inclusion. Develops and updates racial justice trainings for authorized ministers and for other church staff and church leaders,as well asidentifies, recruits, equips,trainsand empowers facilitators for these trainings. Develops and conducts workshops,trainingsand presentations, for various internal audiences via regional gatherings, association meetingsandgatherings, Conference events, etc. about justice topics and topics related to DEI. Leads trainings for ecumenical partners in the region, other Conferences, covenantalpartnersand/or external organizations/partners asappropriateand as assigned by the Director. Task Team Coordination Provides point of contactforSNEUCC justice focused Task Teams and groups as assigned, helping tomaintaincovenantal relationships while providing collaboration and ensuring alignment with established conference priorities. Responsible for identification, recruitment,formation, and development of leaders forthe variousTaskTeams. Holds Task Teams accountable for following the parameters and meeting the metricsestablishedfor Task Teams and Round Tables. Constituent & Community Engagement Engages churches and their leaders at all stages of their diversity journey andhelpbring them along with their goals, vision and values as well as those of SNEUCC. Advises ACMs, authorized ministers, committees on ministry and church leaders about DEI trainings as they relate to learning goals, ministerial standing requirements, continuing education expectations and requirements for official certificates of completion, etc. Representsthe Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ,UCC,in various UCC, ecumenical, and in interfaith settings asappropriateand assigned by the Director. Tends to the covenantal relationships with the ethnic and multi-lingual churches in SNEUCC as needed. Works withtheDirector toidentifyand build relationships with covenant partners and external organizations and communities to support DEI goals. Administrative Leadership Supports DEI budget planning and implementation by tracking income and expenses related to programs/trainingsandadministering Task Team funds by approving andsubmittingexpenses for processing. Evaluates and oversees accessibility needs and considerations for all CTL events (and Conferencemajor events asappropriate). Advisesonbest practices for creating accessible, welcoming, and safe spaces at Conference hosted regional,largeand Conference-wide events (from registrationto the event to follow up & feedback). Manages andmaintainsthe DEI section of the SNEUCC website. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience (seminary education or ordination notrequired). At least three to five years of demonstrated experienceinthe area ofdiversity, equity,inclusion,and belonging. Familiarity with the traditions and culture of the United Church of Christ. Passion forempowering leaders to buildinclusive, justice-orientedcommunitiesof faith. Strongnetworking skills and a collaborative spirit. Ability toproject managevolunteers toward a shared goal. Prior supervisory experience isrequired. Effectivecommunicatorwith the ability to connect across diverse backgrounds. Proficiencywith Microsoft Word and Outlook; willingness to learn Conference platforms (e.g., Brick River database, website tools). Strong organizational and administrative skills. Must have reliable transportation for regional travel. Conference-Sponsored Events TheAssistant Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusionwillberequiredtoparticipatein Conference-Sponsored events throughout the year. Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance;up to14% employer contribution to pension plan; generous paid time off. Travel Position may require in-person meetings in Rocky Hill, CT and Framingham, MA. Physical Requirements Data Utilization Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data, and/or information.Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization Requires the ability to use computer hardware and software and database systems in regular performance of job duties. Verbal Aptitude Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data, and information. Mathematical Aptitude Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs. Functional Reasoning Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as: motivation, incentive, and leadership. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution. Situational Reasoning Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. ADA Compliance PhysicalAbility Tasks involve the ability to travel to meetings outside the office, exert moderate physical effort, and may involvesome lifting, carrying,pushingand/or pulling of objects and materials up to 20 pounds. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or repetitive motion. Sensory Requirements Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Requires oral communications ability. Environmental Factors Tasks are occasionally performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, or pathogenic substances. EEOC Policy The Conference provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion (except insofar as ordination or religious background may be a qualification for a position), sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, or any other class or status protected by law. Location: Southern New England Conference United Church of Christ #J-18808-Ljbffr SNEUCC