Avenue5 is growing, and we are in search of a diversity and inclusion training specialist to join our dynamic team of Fivers!

About Us

We are a vibrant third-party multifamily property management firm with locations across the United States. We are proud of our vibrant, inclusive, make-it-happen culture, where we: 

• Listen to our associates, recognize them, and give them room to grow
• Invest in our associates to help them become the best version of themselves
• Approach every important decision with our associates in mind
• Celebrate our associates’ successes and encourage them to raise the bar even higher

Summary of Responsibilities

Support the organization’s strategic goals by implementing diversity and inclusion training initiatives, internally and externally.

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives

• Collaborate with the vice president to design, develop, implement, facilitate, and evaluate training programs
• Assess and review diversity and inclusion training and development needs across the organization
• Consult with leaders and the HR team on best practices for initiatives, programs, policies, procedures, and practices
• Maintain internal diversity and inclusion intranet page, which communicates programs and news for associates and people leaders
• Lead change through learning activities and action plans in collaboration with manager and vice president
• Collect, monitor and report training relative to diversity and inclusion. Use data to monitor progress.
• Assess online platforms to create better learning experiences
• Connect with industry organizations to stay current in the field of learning and development
• Promote diversity and inclusion training initiatives for Avenue5 associates
• Help create content for brochures, newsletters, and internal and external website content
• Help produce quarterly/annual report relative to budgeting, and diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Configure and customize AvenueU platform according to Avenue5 specifications
• Maintain all content housed on the Diversity and Inclusion AvenueU learning track
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in organizational development, behavioral sciences, human resources, business management, or education
• Four plus years of relevant experience may substitute for education
• A minimum of five years of experience in a diverse workplace

Skills and Requirements

• Flexible, self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented. Strong project manager.
• Can work with large amounts of data
• A passion for diversity, equity and inclusion. Can navigate different views with diplomacy and tact.
• Strong listening skills. Seeks to understand others. Works with empathy.
• Help build and support Avenue 5’s culture
• Strong networking skills. Can develop deep relationships within diverse communities and organizations
• Remains calm under pressure
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Understands multiple facets of diversity and inclusion and how they affect business
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Works well independently or with a team. Can prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Completes and passes the Avenue5 Fair Housing and Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training and other assigned courses

Scheduling

• Must maintain a regular schedule, which may require working outside business hours, weekends, and non-traditional holidays
• Ability to travel (10 to 20%)

This job description is not all-inclusive. Over the length of employment, these functions and tasks may change.

Diversity

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Avenue5 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.