Director Of Diversity And Inclusion

Company Description

Ayr is an expanding vertically integrated, U.S. multi-state cannabis operator. Based on the belief that everything starts with the quality of the plant, our Company’s mission is to cultivate the finest quality cannabis at scale and deliver remarkable experiences to its customers every day.

We believe in creating an environment in which we can all flourish, one where every individual can find their genius and pursue their passion, because it’s this dedication to creating a culture of excellence, one where we’re all empowered to achieve our dreams, that will propel us forward. We’re a company that puts our people first. A place where talent is rewarded, diversity is celebrated, and innovative thinking is championed and we believe that together we can build a better and brighter future for ourselves, our industry, and our world.

Job Summary

As the Director of Diversity & Belonging, you will lead the strategy, design, and execution of all related programs and initiatives. While demonstrating a true passion for the work you do, you will become a trusted advisor to the business while launching, growing, and continuously improving the DB initiatives of AYR Wellness through action. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, program development, culture change management, and data analysis and reporting. The director will advance and highlight AYR's Diversity and Belonging strengths and ensure the delivery of high-quality initiatives and programming to internal and external stakeholders.

This role will work closely with our Company Leadership Team (CLT), VP Corporate Social Responsibility, People Ops Leadership Team, and VP Public Affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and empowers Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to develop annual goals and operating plans.
• Partner with external organizations and causes that align with our Diversity and Belonging strategy.
• Create the framework for initiatives that enhance diversity and belonging and execute plans that address important issues.
• Act as D&B expert advising senior leaders on effective strategies, approaches and plans for driving diversity and a culture of inclusion.
• Partner with senior leaders throughout the organization to collect input and shape their roles as champions of an inclusive work environment.
• Partner with business and people ops leadership on the design and implementation of communication plans to attract, retain, and promote a diverse workforce.
• Prepare executive-level reporting on key metrics and project status and share updates regularly with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with people ops to find opportunities for structural changes in employer branding, recruitment, orientation, training, performance management, compensation, and employee relations.
• Manage a budget that supports all D&B Council and ERG initiatives.
• Build training solutions that can be tailored for implementation across all population types.
• Develop, implement, and effectively communicate our Diversity & Belonging plan with input from key stakeholders and the executive leadership team.
• Manage the execution of assigned projects such as D&B training, ERG events, and executive ownership and participation at relevant internal events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, human resources, business or related disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• Able to efficiently work in a hybrid (remote and in-office) environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communications along with presentation skills, required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years professional work experience in workplace diversity, belonging, equity, inclusion & culture, including direct experience in building and implementing successDiversity & Belonging strategy programs, required.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into strategy.
• Proven experience in leadership, mentoring and coaching.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Competencies

• Command Skills
• Organizational Agility
• Business Acumen - Possess a combination of knowledge and skill collected through experience; knowledgeable about key business issues and how to apply that knowledge in creating a remarkable experience; confident in taking action informed by past experiences that delivered a favorable outcome.
• Leading Vision and Purpose - Understands and communicates Company vision and purpose to team members regularly; creates a compelling and inspired synergy between the team’s work and the overall Company purpose and vision; consistently talks beyond today and inspires the team about future possibilities; creates key milestones to rally support behind the visionary goals; communicates the vision in way that is easy to understand and shareable by everyone; inspires and motivate entire organizations to deliver key business results.
• Adaptable and flexible. Comfortable navigating through ambiguity, staying focused, and seeing beyond the current circumstances.
• Strategic Agility - Anticipates future industry trends and consequences accurately; demonstrates broad knowledge and perspective in a variety of areas; is future-oriented and can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans that correspond to Ayr’s strategic pillars.
• Relationship Building - viewed as a truthful individual who shares authentic and constructive feedback in a respectful manner in the spirit of being a force for good; builds mutual respect and trust by listening, learning and acting with compassion to encourage others in discovering their genius; takes responsibility for mistakes and offers impactful solutions; recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses; seeks and openly welcomes feedback for continuous improvement and personal growth.