Senior Belonging & Marketplace Engagement Specialist

Senior Belonging & Marketplace Engagement Specialist

Location: Minneapolis, MN, US, 55401 Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary The Senior Belonging & Marketplace Engagement Specialist will support leadership and Belonging & Marketplace Engagement (BeME) Management in executing BeME strategies for the region and promoting community engagement. This position will develop programs, training, and community outreach initiatives and provide support for initiatives relating to the overall BeME strategy. This position plays an integral role representing JE Dunn in the community, identifying leads, opportunities for partnerships, and supporting women and minority contractors in the community. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor. Career Path: Belonging & Marketplace Engagement Manager

Key Role Responsibilities - Core Belonging & Marketplace Engagement Specialist Family

Responsible for coordinating BeME efforts related to internal and external initiatives in support of broader regional efforts or targeted key stakeholders. This may include planning and coordination duties on assigned projects or with client groups. Develops and maintains close working relationships with small and emerging businesses and community organizations in order to source for projects and opportunities. Maintains database of diverse businesses and organizations for community outreach purposes. Schedules meetings and prepares agendas and/or content for BeME for a variety of meetings and events. Prepares correspondence and reports including preparation of diversity-related statistical information for firm and region-wide monitoring reports, RFPs and other requests, as needed. Coordinates with other departments, community groups and professional organizations on diversity-related benchmarking initiatives including assessments, surveys, competitive and marketplace research on diversity trends, metrics and reporting. Plans for all logistical components for internal and external diversity events. Collaborates with key partners and stakeholders, including, but not limited to: Corporate Communications, HRBPs, Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition/Recruiting in support of enhancing BeME workplace initiatives.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core Senior Belonging & Marketplace Engagement Specialist

In collaboration with BeME management, identifies and tracks small and emerging contractors, vendors, and suppliers that have the capacity to support company goals and educates them on the tools and requirements necessary to qualify them for work with JE Dunn. Plans and executes internal and external diversity outreach efforts including community events, webinars, social media outreach, conferences, and other initiatives that supports BeME efforts for the region. Engages with BeME Management to organize and administer the regional Marketplace Contractor Development Program (MCD). Supports partnerships and programs with small and emerging businesses, to include mentorship programs and contractor's development programs. Participates in college recruitment efforts to assist in the recruitment of a broad range of qualified candidates. Executes BeME communications activities in collaboration with the internal Communications and Marketing team, including updating and enhancing content on BeME intranet and internet sites.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner Communication skills, verbal and written Intermediate Proficiency in MS Office Intermediate Organizational skills Ability to exercise and maintain a high degree of confidentiality Ability to interact with all levels of management Ability to adapt to change Ability to read a situation and make sound assessments and recommendations Ability to build relationship and collaborate within a team, internally and externally Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Customer Relations, Business Administration, or related field (Required) In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered Experience 5+ years diversity and inclusion experience (Preferred) 3+ years community outreach/small business experience (Preferred) Working Environment Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds May require periods of overnight travel Ability to attend events in the evenings as needed Normal office environment Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Base compensation for the Senior Belonging & Marketplace Engagement Specialist role in Minneapolis, MN is between $94,000 and $117,000, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

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