Senior Manager, EDIB (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Strategic Initiatives

About the position The Senior Manager, EDIB Strategic Initiatives serves as a key cross-functional leader within the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. This role supports and drives high-impact programs that advance Audubon's EDIB goals across all pillars: Consulting & Coaching, Education & Awareness, Experience & Culture, and Inclusive Community Partnerships. This role requires a strategic thinker, effective communicator, and results-driven program and project manager who can lead cross-departmental efforts, oversee inclusive engagement strategies, and help design scalable systems that embed EDIB values across the organization. This position also plays a vital role in fostering staff engagement, operationalizing internal councils (including ERGs), and ensuring consistent alignment to the Flight Plan and EDIB Roadmap. This is a hybrid position based in Audubon's New York City or Washington, DC offices. We will also consider remote candidates within the United States. Responsibilities • Provide strategic and operational guidance to all ERG and Council Co-chairs, including budget management and program alignment. • Support the design and execution of annual programming tied to cultural milestones and enterprise priorities and partner with ERG leaders to set measurable goals and track progress through action plans. • Facilitate ERG leadership meetings and check-ins to drive collaboration, leadership development, and accountability. • Champion visibility and participation in ERG programs and events across all levels of staff. • Translate strategic EDIB priorities into detailed project plans with scalable systems, processes, clear milestones, timelines, and measurable outcomes. • Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track initiative status, resource allocation, and progress toward organizational benchmarks. • Manage and safeguard confidential information, including data related to employee climate, compliance trends, and leadership recommendations. • Apply change management and continuous improvement methodologies to refine EDIB-related programs over time. • Conduct internal assessments, prepare confidential reporting dashboards, and manage data integrity across EDIB priorities. • Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to inform organization-wide planning and decision-making. • Monitor national trends, legal changes, and innovations in diversity metrics and translate them into organizational recommendations. • Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with community-based and equity-centered organizations. • Lead cross-sector collaborations that align with Audubon's EDIB and Flight Plan priorities. • Oversee partnership execution, including sponsorships, joint programming, and measurable impact tracking. • Support sourcing and outreach strategies for diverse vendors and consultants to ensure equitable procurement practices. • Collaborate with internal teams to amplify community voices and shared outcomes. • Lead the design and execution of EDIB-sponsored staff engagement initiatives, such as inclusive observances, dialogue sessions, recognition efforts, or climate pulse surveys. • Partner with People & Culture to support retention and engagement strategies rooted in equity and staff voice. • Lead logistics and content planning for EDIB all-team meetings and retreats. • Develop internal feedback loops to ensure employee insights shape EDIB strategy and continuous improvement. • Partner with Internal Communications, People & Culture, and other cross-functional teams to ensure messaging is inclusive, culturally competent, and aligned with organizational values. • Develop and execute communication strategies that promote EDIB initiatives, resources, and learning opportunities across internal platforms. • Craft and manage messaging tailored to diverse internal audiences to build awareness, transparency, and sustained engagement around EDIB efforts. • Identify, develop, and share EDIB-related success stories that showcase impact, elevate internal champions, and help educate and inspire broader staff involvement. • Act as a strategic connector across departments to embed EDIB into planning, policy, and team execution. • Build strong, trust-based relationships with ERG leaders, senior staff, and cross-functional teams to align and amplify EDIB impact. • Drive collaboration with People & Culture, Communications, Legal, and Program teams to advance inclusive practices and org-wide benchmarks. Requirements • 7 - 10 years of relevant EDIB, HR, organizational change or project management experience. • Written and oral fluency in Spanish and English. • Deep understanding of DEI frameworks, inclusive leadership, and accessibility principles. • Proven experience handling confidential or sensitive organizational information. • Strong analytical, project management, stakeholder management and communication skills. • Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g., Asana), Microsoft Office (especially - Excel, Powerpoint), Sharepoint, Zoom, Google Suite, and diversity-related platforms/tools. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience managing sensitive messaging. Nice-to-haves • Experience with ERGs, vendor relations, or language access programs strongly preferred. Benefits • Salary range based on geo-differentials: $92,000 - $103,000 / year = National $103,000 - $116,000 / year = Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY $115,000 - $129,000 / year = NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle Apply tot his job