NPR

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Manager, Inclusive Workplace Programs

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Job Summary

Translate NPR’s DEI strategy into practical, organization-wide workplace initiatives by designing, launching, and managing measurable programs. Serve as the operational partner and advisor for Employee Resource Groups, supporting governance, budgets, and annual charters. Facilitate learning recommendations with People Team L&D, build inclusive leadership toolkits, track KPIs, and report progress to leadership while collaborating cross-functionally across People, Talent Acquisition, and Internal Communications.

Location: Washington

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Facilities, Workplace & Physical Operations

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Design, launch, and manage measurable organization-wide DEI programs aligned to NPR’s strategic goals.
•Partner with People Team Learning and Development to strengthen inclusion, equity, accessibility, and cultural competency in organizational trainings.
•Create practical guides, checklists, and toolkits enabling people managers to embed inclusive leadership into daily workflows.
•Serve as the central operational advisor for Employee Resource Groups, supporting charter development, goal-setting, and budget reconciliation.
•Establish KPIs and produce progress reports for leadership using surveys, participation data, and feedback loops.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 142,500 - 158,500 annually

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveRetirement SavingsLife InsuranceLong-term Disability

Key Requirements

•5+ years of experience coordinating, managing, or executing workplace DEI initiatives.
•Demonstrated ERG/affinity network experience advising, organizing, or leading community-led workplace groups.
•Ability to facilitate interactive workshops, moderate sensitive dialogue, and lead presentations virtually and in person.
•Cross-functional stakeholder management experience with managers, staff representatives, and executive sponsors.
•Track record translating strategic objectives into structured project plans with measurable milestones.

Experience:5+ yearsDEIWorkplace inclusionEmployee Resource GroupsMedia

Education:Bachelor's in Organizational Development, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field

Skills:EmpathyCandorCollaborationStakeholder managementProgram facilitation

Languages:English

Company Brief

NPR

NPR (National Public Radio) is a nonprofit media organization producing and distributing news, cultural programming, and podcasts to a network of public radio stations across the United States.

Industry: News, Journalism & Broadcasting

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Nonprofit & NGO

Funding: Grant Funded

Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States

Founded: 1970

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