Sr. Development and Inclusion Coordinator

Gas South is looking to hire an individual who finds value in helping close cultural gaps in the workplace. By supporting employee learning and professional development As the Senior Learning and Development Coordinator, you’ll work alongside members of the Development and Inclusion team, the Senior Manager of Development and Inclusion, and senior leaders to support the execution of Gas South’s vision, strategy, and action plan for diversity, equity and inclusion. You will focus on supporting employees’ continuous education through DEI training and professional development. You will have both internal and external responsibilities for managing specific initiatives that support our strategy to help us achieve measurable outcomes that integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into the organization’s overarching goals for employee engagement, retention and talent management.

Are you a fit?

A successful candidate for this role is proactive, strategic, trustworthy, with strong execution skills. You likely seek new information on how individual experiences impact others’ lives and beliefs. You are inquisitive, a researcher, and value conversations about differences. You take initiative and work diligently to drive outcomes. You can work independently but also love being part of a team that collaborates to achieve common goals, and your have a passion for continuously improving the programs and initiatives that are under your purview.

Responsibilities

Learning and Development

• Manage the DEI learning journeys for employees through online, self-guided modules, and facilitate in person discussion group sessions.
• Actively research new pedagogies, curricula, and best practices that address common corporate challenges in teaching about cultural competence, awareness of racial micro-aggressions, identity, social difference, and inequality, and partner with the Senior Manager of Development and Inclusion to incorporate these conversations into company training and community discussions.
• Partner with learning and development training providers to provide relevant courses and content for employees based on identified internal cultural needs.
• Proactively consider the DEI and organizational outcomes when building learning journeys. Partner with the Senior Manager of Development and Inclusion to build reporting for DEI training and development.            

Professional Development

• Own the strategy and execution of Gas South’s hallmark Trailblaze mentorship program including participant selection, session management, and graduation.
• Work with the Corporate Training Manager and senior leaders to identify unique professional development (PD) needs across the organization, and support conception and execution of new PD programs.
• Work with the Employee Relations Senior Coordinator to provide appropriate training in support of our student employment programs.

Talent Acquisition

• Represent the company at local Diversity recruitment events as determined in conjunction with the Senior Manager of Development and Inclusion.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure diverse hiring pipeline, refresh leadership anti-bias training, and build relationship with diverse talent networks at partner universities.
• Support the Employee Relations Senior Coordinator with ensuring a positive work experience for diverse, entry-level talent through the student work programs.  

Strategic Partnerships

• Identify external organizations and networks for both DEI and Learning & Development to engage with to ensure practitioners are sharpening their skills.
• Work closely with the Community Affairs Manager and senior leaders to support leadership development by matching internal talent with community board service and volunteerism opportunities.
• Partner with Government Affairs and Marketing to determine strategic external partnerships, sponsorship events, and awards for participation each year.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Program management experience

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably incorporating facilitation
• Technologically savvy and has demonstrated excellent working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Interest in marketing/communications and ability to uphold visual standards and adhere to brand requirements
• Strong interest in training and development programs
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and change direction as needed in a fast- moving environment
• Ability to problem-solve, be resourceful and exercise good judgment
• Ability to interpret and draw inferences from quantitative data
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Build effective working relationships with subject matter experts within the company and external marketplace to provide relevant updates regarding DEI-related trends, leading practices, and resources/tools.
• High degree of discretion and experience working with privileged, confidential information

Location Requirements

• Atlanta, GA or Gainesville, FL
• Hybrid Role (2 days in office requirement)

Our Purpose and Culture

At Gas South, we approach each day knowing we have an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. That means helping our customers save money with everyday low rates and treating them with dignity, honesty and respect. It means supporting our employees in their personal and professional lives, and it means we want to make sure our success directly benefits the communities we serve by giving back 5% of profits to support children in need. Through partnerships with non-profits like United Way, Salvation Army, Junior Achievement, Bert’s Big Adventure and many others, we’re proud to help make a difference.  At Gas South our employees bring their boldest ideas and most authentic selves to work, no matter their title, position or background.  We understand that our people are our most valuable assets. So, we treat them that way, with competitive benefits, flexible schedule options, and a fun, casual atmosphere.

Gas South affirms that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer whose actions and practices are consistent with fair employment.  In this regard, Gas South will not discriminate against any employee or applicant with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, lay-offs, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and termination.

Gas South is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• Annual employer contributions of up to 12.5% to your 401k
• Remote work options available based on business needs
• Annual performance incentive is a % of annual benchmark based on position level
• Paid four-week sabbatical every five years
• Opportunities to volunteer in the community
• Education assistance up to $5250 per year