Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility (DEIA)
REMOTE/HYBRID: NEW YORK

Employment status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Focus Group: The Leadership Team

I. Organization Information

Empire Justice Center, a highly respected, statewide legal services organization, is seeking
an Immigration paralegal. This is an opportunity to join one of the most effective
organizations serving low-income individuals and families in New York State.

Empire Justice Center attracts and employs dedicated, determined, and passionate
advocates who, together, make a significant impact on the lives of low-income New Yorkers.
We achieve our successes through direct legal representation and high-impact litigation,
legislative and administrative advocacy, and by providing training and technical assistance
to other advocates who are working towards the same goals.

With offices in Rochester, Albany, Westchester County, and Long Island, our organization
offers staff an exciting and dynamic working environment and a strong commitment to
teamwork, diversity, and personal/professional development.

II. Position Summary

The Empire Justice Center is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Director of Diversity,
Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. The Director of Diversity, Equity Inclusion, and Accessibility
will provide strategic and operational leadership to expand, strengthen, and improve Empire
Justice Center’s internal systems and processes in ways that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion
at every level within the organization through an inclusive (equity driven) lens.
The Director is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of a comprehensive
Diversity and Inclusion Plan, in keeping with the organizational strategic plan, which seeks to
incorporate DEIA into the fabric of the organization.
The Director will also create and implement organization-wide DEIA and anti-racist policies,
procedures, and systems that promote growth and understanding of the value of diversity within
the organization and build a culture of belonging and support and will have a budget to leverage
some limited outside expertise.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director will collaborate with other leaders, the DEIA
Committee, and staff to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusiveness of the various aspects of
individuals’ identities including but not limited to age, culture(s), religions, race(s), ethnicity(ies),
language(s), sexual orientation, gender identity(ies), gender expression(s), and disability(ies) into
the organization’s work and assess and improve the client experience for marginalized
communities.
The position will initially report to both the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Legal Officer
(CLO). Over time, supervision will transition to the CLO.
III. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strong leadership skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• 7 years of DEIA experience
• Strong organizational skills and adept at managing multiple priorities.
• High level of comfort and commitment to working with a legal organization that serves

strategies and best practices with an intersectional lens, especially as related to a non-
profit organization.

IV. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• At least 7 years of related experience.
• JD degree holders are encouraged to apply.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 360 desired.
• Demonstrated experience with the skills and abilities listed above.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, in sociology, business, employment law, human resources

provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions
of the position, are encouraged to apply.

V. SALARY

Salary is dependent on years of experience and based on the organizational pay scale. The
beginning salary for this position, with a minimum of 7 years of experience, is $56,784 and the
salary for this position, with years of experience, is $110,448.

VI. BENEFITS
We are an organization that supports and encourages a work/life balance. Empire Justice Center
offers a generous benefit package including:

❖ Health insurance (employer contribution toward health insurance premiums up to 100%)
❖ Generous vacation, sick, personal and, holiday time.
❖ Bilingual compensation for qualifying employees.
❖ 403(b) eligibility with 1% employer match.
❖ Loan Repayment Assistance Program.
❖ Dental Insurance (employee paid).
❖ Vision Insurance (employee paid).
❖ Generous Bereavement leave.
❖ 35-hour full-time work week.
❖ FSA Eligibility.

Empire Justice Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and desires a
diverse and inclusive workforce. Empire Justice Center provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including
pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected
by federal, state, or local laws.

TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If interested e-mail a cover
letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references aware
of this application to employment@empirejustice.org.

Please include Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility (DEIA)
First/Last Name in the subject line of the email. No phone calls or hard copies please.