We invite you to be part of our team of trailblazers dedicated to helping people discover and enjoy the outside. Come join us. Because on the inside we’re all outsiders. And if it’s outside, we’re all in.

Position Purpose:
The person in this important role will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that advance our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Provide consultation across the organization to support corporate DEI Strategy and capability development. Serve as an internal subject matter expert and thought partner to DEI efforts and help employees to build organizational competence around DEI. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a diverse workforce and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities for underrepresented groups. 

Responsibilities:
•    Serve as a trusted internal consultant on DEI initiatives. Leverage DEI expertise, cultural awareness, and emotional intelligence to consult with cross functional partners.
•    Partner in the development of DEI learning experiences for leaders and employees including design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation.
•    Participate in the completion of benchmarking surveys and award submissions, collaborating with internal partners to collect data and information for submissions and communicate about results.
•    Support the establishment and ongoing running of Employee/Business Resource Groups (E/BRGs).
•    Research, develop, recommend, and help execute strategies to foster DEI goals. 
•    Consult, develop, and help to maintain workgroups to implement programs, events, and initiatives to advance the DEI strategy.
•    Support and maintain DEI communications in partnership with internal communications team.
•    Maintain involvement with professional groups concerned with the advancement of DEI initiatives.

Education: 4-Year Bachelors Degree    

Experience: 1 to 3 years

Skills and Qualifications:
•    BA/BS or equivalent
•    Foundational understanding of DEI concepts
•    Ability to develop practices, policies and programs that support diversity, equity and inclusion

• Agility to engage in hard conversations that often lead to transformation
•    Strong project management skills applied in a business/corporate environment
•    Ability to establish credibility and develop effective collaborative relationships
•    Proven team player and collaborator. Work well with a team, be self-directed, and demonstrate excellent judgment
•    Strong facilitation and communications skills; ability to effectively present and execute innovative ideas
•    Ability to influence and be a change agent while identifying and addressing structural challenges and barriers
•    Ability to constructively navigate challenging situations and interactions with employees; ability to maintain confidential employee information
•    Strong demonstrated ability to build confidence, communicate, partner, and collaborate with individuals throughout an organization

•  Commitment to self-awareness, a growth mindset, and leadership grounded in vulnerability

Health and Safety Requirement:
Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. Because, when it comes to the outside—we’re all in. Visit llbeancareers.com to learn more.

Being outside brings out the best in us, no matter where we come from or what we believe. At L.L.Bean, we value individual differences and encourage our co-workers to be themselves – because  the uniqueness of each individual makes L.L.Bean better.