Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The DEI Projects Specialist is a position within the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Core, a highly collaborative and strategic department that creates, guides, and executes the strategic DEI plan for the Fred Hutch Cancer Center. The DEI Core is led by the Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer (VPCDIO), and currently has several other professionals engaged in DEI practice.

Reporting to the Administrative Manager, Operations & Initiatives, the DEI Projects Specialist supports the presentation of educational modules, conducts research and assigned special projects in alignment with Fred Hutch core values and the strategic vision of the Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Responsibilities

The DEI Projects Specialist is a key, versatile resource for the entire DEI Core. Specific assignments will be made by the Administrative Manager, Operations & Initiatives based on priorities and needs which will vary on a regular basis. Anticipated responsibilities are described below:

• Execute on range of assigned DEI projects and tasks, including but not limited to:
  • Research of various DEI issues, and conduct benchmarking of DEI best practices
  • Development of presentations and reports
  • Supporting DEI Core program development, design and assessments
  • Special projects to enhance administrative operations of the DEI Core
• Serve as co/presenter or facilitator for a learning project or educational program
• Provide capabilities to augment other DEI Core team members on various assignments and projects, including education and learning programs, working with employee resource and affinity groups, DEI events, etc. 
• Assist in executing internal affinity group initiatives and projects with external collaborators as assigned
• Engage in ongoing and relevant professional development activities appropriate to this position
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years’ work experience required. Professional experience may substitute for educational requirement.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-oppression and other key principles and practices of DEI.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-changing work environment with many demands.
• Strong research and information finding skills; ability to process large chunks of information quickly.
• Strong multi-tasking skills; able to move from one project to another seamlessly.
• Attentive to details and strong organization, coordination skills.
• Strong technical skills for developing or designing presentations, reports, etc.
• Good project management skills, able to maintain focus and track progress for multiple projects in a timely way.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in relevant field
• Agile and adaptable approach to work, as well as the ability to navigate a variety of colleague work styles.
• Strong and confident time management skills.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $67,728 to $99,237, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.