Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator

After opening its doors in Denver in 1968, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has since expanded around the country, with 12 offices, with 700+ employees and 300+ attorneys and policy professionals nationwide. And with over 55 years in the industry, we’re committed to creating strong relationships with not only our clients, but with each other and our communities. Are you looking for camaraderie, collaboration and a challenge? Are you looking for an environment committed to creating strong relationships and a building a collaborative culture? If so, we want you at Brownstein.

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We have an immediate need for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator to join our Denver office.

The DEI Coordinator will work directly with the Chief Talent Officer (“CTO”); the Committee on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (“CODIE”); employee resource groups (“ERGs”); including the Women’s Leadership Initiative, Brownstein Pride and Brownstein Tapestry; as well as business teams by assisting with the implementation of the Firm’s DEI priorities and initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate CODIE meetings and agendas, and draft minutes with an emphasis on action items and accountability
• Coordinate meetings for the CTO and CODIE co-chairs 
• Document management for all e-mails and related matters within document management systems (i.e. iManage) to be filed within a timely basis
• Assist ERGs with implementation and follow-up for all programming and events
• Draft monthly theme emails re applicable topics (e.g., Jewish Heritage month) for review by the communications team, CTO and CODIE co-chairs
• Assist in tracking multi-year monthly-theme-related to firm-wide programming
• Assist with strategies to ensure on short/long term planning regarding; communication via newsletters, various programming, firmwide events and various other DEI presentations by office
• Assist with firm-wide DEI programming/Karma coordination in relation to monthly themes
• Coordinate with communication team to draft DEI emails for review by the CTO and CODIE co-chairs; re applicable emergencies/events in locales where the firm has offices
• Assist with the Diversity Advocacy Program
• Assist with the annual DEI budget development and with tracking the DEI budget throughout each calendar year
• Track and submit external DEI-related and client-related diversity surveys, coordinating with our HR team as appropriate. Maintain DEI survey and sponsorship calendars 
• Respond to RFP questions about our diversity program and develop exemplar language for proposals and other solicitations
• Prepare monthly project/priorities status reports for Talent and DEI leadership
•  Assist with other talent and DEI projects as needed

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of workforce diversity, administrative, talent development, project management organizational design and psychology, human resources, or related background ideally in professional services
• Passion for diversity, equity and inclusion 
• High degree of emotional intelligence
• Ability to handle confidential and highly sensitive information discreetly
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Expert-level skills with the Microsoft Office suite of software
• Self-starter, someone who will take ownership of duties and responsibilities and drive processes forward
• Strong analytical skills to understand and report statistical data
• Good organizational skills, detail-oriented and exceptional judgment
• Ability to work effectively in a dispersed team environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects on tight deadlines 
• Experience in a law firm or the legal industry is helpful, but not required 

Compensation and Benefits: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k + match, profit sharing, and vacation/sick/personal time off in addition this role pays overtime for hours worked above 40 per week. Hybrid schedule offered.  Brownstein offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), ranging from $50,000 - $75,000.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is an equal opportunity employer