DEI Project Specialist

Job Description

DEI Project Specialist – reporting to VP of DEI

Are you a diligent DEI enthusiast? Do you excel in organizational skills and possess effective communication skills? Can you craft high-quality presentations and reports that make an impact? Join us as a DEI Specialist, where you will be playing a key role in effective project management for our dynamic Disney Entertainment DEI initiatives!

The DEI organization is passionate about creating, leading, and supporting our people and culture inclusion strategies. In collaboration with Segment & Enterprise DEI as well as HR, we provide subject matter expertise on relevant inclusion practices to business leaders and employees to develop, and we cultivate an inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive!

Responsibilities:

Project and Report Management
• Help to identify new/updated processes that increase agility and speed
• Support program management of various People and Culture priorities to ensure completion ex. Professional BERGs, learning programs, events, ongoing DEI projects etc.
• Work with and on project teams associated with various People and Culture priorities across Disney Entertainment
• Research DEI standard processes, develop materials reflecting relevant findings and present to varied audiences
• Prepare quarterly DEI data reports for business unit leaders across Disney Entertainment
• Have the appropriate level of DEI Center of Excellence knowledge and awareness to address and direct incoming inquiries

Administration and Coordination
• Build high quality Power Point decks and reports as needed on priorities
• Recommend and implement planning and organization standard methodologies that can enhance team's efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate cross functionally to align DEI initiatives with organizational goals
• Serve as point of contact, oversees and directs daily operations
• Attend meetings, take notes, contribute to ideation processes and ensure appropriate follow-through on relevant action items discussed
• Build positive relationships and collaboration across Disney Entertainment DEI, HR teams, Enterprise as well as key business contacts
• Professional Development: communicate to conference attendees, send conference details
• Act as technical support for events
Other:
• As needed, assist the larger Disney Entertainment DEI team with projects and initiatives. This may include working closely with HRBPs, Employee Relations, People Insights teams and other HR partners

Skills/Qualifications:
• Highly organized with project management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Team player, who values collaboration and works independently
• Able to build positive relationships across specific local LOBs
• Able to interact across broad diversity of client groups
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment

The hiring range for this position in California is $84,600.00-$103,400.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

This position is with Disney Entertainment Operations LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Disney Entertainment Operations LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re0q37-18-191-234-191-42 in your application.