EEO/Diversity Consultant Needed

Description of Project Goals We are looking to hire a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant to work with us over two years toward the following goals: - Increased individual understanding for The Jude House, Inc. staff of what diversity, inclusion, and equity mean and how each plays a role in their lives, both professionally and personally and development of skills and strategies for staff to employ. - Identification of areas of growth and change at the organizational level around practices, policies, and processes to become more diverse, inclusive, and equitable as a workplace. - An overall desired outcome of this work is for The Jude House, Inc. to move toward an inclusive, “WE” identity where shared values and commitments are clear and articulated. We hope to strengthen and improve the work relationships and dynamics throughout The Jude House, Inc., while building a culture of trust and connection through this work. Additionally, we hope the work we do with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant builds our capacity to work with our Staff, our Residents and our Community Partners. Consultant Role and Qualifications We look to a consultant to work with and provide guidance to the Personnel/ Diversity and Inclusion subcommittee and the Leadership Team to meet the aforementioned project goals and to provide training for the Jude House, Inc. staff. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate the following: - At least 5 years’ experience in the field of inclusiveness and diversity training. - Experience working with large and small organizations, civic engagement and public service and/or with Executives and Professionals, - Thorough understanding of issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity, including deep awareness and analysis of systems of oppression, power, and privilege and use of research-based strategies to transform work environments; - Proven knowledge of, and successful implementation of, diversity, inclusion, and equity work/training with diverse groups, teams, and/or organizations. - Strong communication skills, particularly in working with diverse populations - Commitment to social change work. - Located in the DMV Area - travel expenses should be included in proposed budget. Proposal Content Interested parties should submit the following: - A proposal with a clear consulting plan spanning, at least, two years. The proposal should contain the following: - Contact information; - Project description/approaches that will be or can be taken by the consultant - Personnel information, including resumes of all relevant team members - A list of past clients along with contact information for any that can be contacted as a reference - Budget outline based on an anticipated average 12-15 hour per month commitment over two years. - Please address the following questions in your proposal. Do not be limited by these questions but make sure to address them in your overall proposal. 1. Please describe your approach to diversity, equity and inclusion training and include the following: - Guiding principles, frameworks, values, and research that guide your work. - Sample workshop description and short outline that reflects your pedagogy. - Your approach to working with an organization made up of individuals at varying levels of understanding and/or perspectives. - Please describe your approach to identifying areas of growth and change around practices, policies, and processes at the organizational level. - How will you connect and incorporate The Jude House, Inc. work with public service with treating our clients and/or civic engagement?