Director, DEIRJ, Talent Acquisition & Management

For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has empowered girls to lead, break barriers, and create positive change. At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), we foster a powerful all-girl space that values collaboration over competition, inspiring girls to turn their dreams into reality.

GSEMA is currently seeking a full-time Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Racial Justice (DEI/RJ), Talent Acquisition and Management (TAM) to join the Human Resources team.

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director of DEI/RJ, TAM will have a deep commitment to fostering greater diversity, inclusion, equity, transparency and collaboration. They will play a pivotal role in partnering with the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Human Resources team and other Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) leaders to enhance our DEI/RJ, recruiting and professional development and training efforts. This role will be instrumental in building and enhancing our current practices to support the employee experience and our broad community of members and volunteers while supporting GSEMA’s mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

This is a hybrid position with in-person 2-3 days per week and based in one of GSEMA’s office locations (Andover, Middleboro or Waltham).  

Explore the Key Responsibilities: 

DEI/RJ

• Partner with the CHRO and other senior leaders to consider GSEMA’s policies, practices and procedures through a DEI/RJ lens; make and support recommendations for improvements
• Partner with CHRO to lead and advance initiatives ensuring equity and inclusion across GSEMA
• Lead the internal DEI/RJ DISC Committee; engaging staff on council initiatives focused on DEI/RJ
• Support GSEMA’s Community Engagement and Membership efforts to build a more diverse Girl Scouts community

Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers to further develop and manage full-lifecycle recruiting process, including resume screening, phone interviews, in-person interviews, reference checks, offers and subsequent hiring steps
• Partner with CHRO and hiring managers to understand organization and develop and implement a comprehensive onboarding program for new employees
• Implement methods to build and source a more diverse talent pipeline and targeted recruiting efforts

Talent Management and Training

• Partner with CHRO and HR team to foster and develop proactive talent management strategy and ongoing initiatives for professional growth and development for all employees
• Develops and delivers training programs across GSEMA, including at summer camps
• Develop and implement professional management development activities for leadership

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR, organizational development, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years' HR experience, with 3 years leading DEI/RJ initiatives and talent management; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong discretion and judgment handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate, adapt to change, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
• Bilingual skills highly desirable.

Travel Requirements: Must have access to reliable transportation to travel to GSEMA offices/service centers and across the Council's service area as needed. Occasional travel outside of the council service area may be required.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, we strive to create transformative learning experiences and leadership opportunities for our youth members. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice (DEI/RJ) are woven tightly into our mission of supporting and nurturing girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.  We believe in fostering a culture that celebrates differences, promotes unity, and creates growth opportunities for our employees. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice!

We Offer Amazing Benefits:

• Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time-off benefits, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• We've Got You Covered:  Full medical and dental benefits, plus no-cost group life insurance, disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Investment in Your Future: Plan for your retirement with 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. We also support your career growth with paid time for training and other development opportunities.
• Special Girl Scout Perks: Take advantage of discounts on Girl Scout merchandise at the Council Shop. Eligible family members can enjoy discounted rates for up to two (2) weeks at GSEMA summer camps. Experience the outdoors and connect with the Girl Scout spirit through outdoor activities and staff camp days.

Explore more about these benefits and join us in shaping a brighter future at GSEMA. Visit our careers page at GSEMA Careers.

Go For It

Research shows that women and members of historically marginalized groups do not apply to jobs where they feel they don’t hit 100% of the requirements. If this is how you feel after reading through this posting, we encourage you to apply anyway!

This position requires successful completion of background checks and a current Girl Scout membership.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.