Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Officer

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Employment at NREL is contingent upon your compliance with all NREL and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) safety protocols and mitigation efforts directed at the COVID-19 pandemic.

Working at NREL

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our eight employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

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The National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) is seeking a dedicated, energetic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Officer who will serve as NREL’s subject matter expert, and advisor in matters of diversity and inclusion, connecting diversity and inclusion initiatives and efforts to tangible outcomes. This position will support NREL leadership in creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible culture and is responsible for developing and executing key directives, projects, and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion at NREL. This leadership role will design and implement a DEIA strategy and programs to advance NREL’s equitable and inclusive culture, create an institutional DEIA Advisory Council, champion and develop NREL’s Employee Resource Groups and partner with HR Compliance to ensure adherence to DOE and EEOC diversity and affirmative action requirements. This leader will partner across the NREL community to identify and implement training, development, programs and resources to further the workforce’s understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility topics. This position will lead NREL's DEIA program strategy and have a significant voice within NREL on strategy and future DEIA vision.

This position will focus on establishing and working towards long range goals with only consultative direction. Will provide expert direction for the advanced and impactful projects or programs reflective of NREL's DEIA focus.

This position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and includes regular interface with the Laboratory Director, DEIA Liaison and DEIA administrator.

The role requires residing in Colorado. A relocation package is available. This role also has weekly hybrid work options allowing the ability to work from home and the office.

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NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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