The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for a volunteer (unpaid) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lead to join our DEI Committee! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS). We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all‐volunteer board and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community.
Partnerships Lead Committee Member: The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in partner relations, ideally for an animal nonprofit or related field. This position will support in developing partnerships with organizations that support the populations we serve, ensuring Seattle’s diverse communities remain centered in our work. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to listen well across a diverse set of perspectives as well as demonstrates understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion subject matter and ability to approach DEI through an intersectional lens are essential elements to this role. The candidate will also work with our development, events and marketing teams to ensure our donors and vendors align to our values as an organization.
Programs Lead Committee Member: The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in managing DEI programming and initiatives, ideally for an animal nonprofit or related field. This position will support in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to listen well across a diverse set of perspectives as well as demonstrates understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion subject matter and ability to approach DEI through an intersectional lens are essential elements to this role. The candidate will also work cross-functionally with SASF board committees to evolve and execute against SASF’s established DEI commitments.
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