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Greater Phoenix Leadership (GPL) is accepting a leadership role in addressing racial inequity within Arizona.
We have spent the last several months designing a Racial Equity Advancement Project for business CEOs to get involved with being a part of further identifying and creating solutions to address systemic racism and make positive change in society. Program components include education, engagement and advocacy opportunities for CEOs and will also apply a data-based racial equity lens across GPL's broad portfolio of policy and community issues.
GPL is seeking a qualified and dynamic individual to partner with the region's CEOs and provide leadership for this work. The Racial Equity Advancement Project will be an initiative of GPL, likely in collaboration and partnership with other business advocacy organizations and leaders within the state; we are all in this together.
Position: Director, Racial Equity Advancement Project
Reports to: President and CEO
Organizational Summary
Greater Phoenix Leadership (GPL), the state’s premiere consortium of CEO business leaders, seeks a senior level professional to design and implement a sustainable program of education, engagement and advocacy related to racial equity advancement.
Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities
Knowledge and Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a blended knowledge base and history of formal education and work experiences including, but not limited to:
Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in law, social justice, or business. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 8-10 years of successful professional growth in the content areas within a business, NGO, government or legal organization.
Compensation and Benefits
GPL offers a market-based competitive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience required for high performance of duties. A fully remote/virtual work environment is currently being utilized for all organizational and employee activity.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed, and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references to GPLJobs@gplinc.org. No phone calls please.
GREATER PHOENIX LEADERSHIP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy status, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.