Inclusion and Belonging Program Manager

Inclusion and Belonging Program Manager
Oakland, CA - Mostly Remote
1 Year

Pay Rate: 50/hr

ASSIGMENT IS HYBRID. REQUIRED IN THE OFFICE QUARTERLY IN-PERSON EVERY OTHER MONTH AND MAY GO TO ONE DAY A WEEK IN OFFICE BEFORE END OF YEAR. LAPTOP WILL BE ISSUED(MOUSE, KEYBOARD IF NEEDED). WITH MANAGER PRIOR APPROVAL CAN SUBMIT MONTHLY EXPENSE FOR INTERNET AND CELL FOR A PRE-DETERMINED AMOUNT.

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:
Program/project management experience with logistics/coordination, marketing, communications, and outreach experience (storytelling and delivery to drive engagement), self-starter.

Job Title: Inclusion and Belonging Program Manager
Department: Organizational Culture
Location: Hybrid ( Service Territory)

Department Overview
The Organizational Culture team champions s Activation of Culture (Client) strategy fostering alignment between behaviors, competencies, and execution to create a workplace rooted in inclusivity and belonging. Through enterprise-wide initiatives focused on enhancing the coworker journey from hire to retire, the team supports efforts to:

Position Summary
The Inclusion and Belonging Program Manager plays a key role in shaping s inclusive workplace culture. This position is responsible for designing and managing initiatives that foster belonging, recognition, and engagement across the enterprise. The role focuses on embedding inclusion in workplace experiences, coordinating meaningful programs, and amplifying employee voices through storytelling, leadership highlights, and organizational events.

Job Responsibilities
Develop and execute Inclusion & Belonging programs that enhance employee experiences
Coordinate logistics for Diversity Councils, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Roundtables, and Community of Practice events
Lead storytelling, recognition, and engagement initiatives that elevate diverse perspectives
Draft and distribute communications, success stories, and leader spotlights
Manage program documentation, content libraries, and internal SharePoint sites
Track participant feedback and qualitative insights to drive strategic improvements
Collaborate with Organizational Culture and Communications teams to align messaging and programming
Assist with budget tracking, vendor coordination, and reporting for diversity-related initiatives
Completes assignments of moderate scope and complexity.
Requires some guidance on moderately complex issues.
May participate on project teams.
Understands the basic organizational structure and how to utilize available resources.
Communicates with peers inside and outside of exchanging ideas or gathering information.

Qualifications
Minimum:
Associate or Bachelor s degree in Business, Communications, HR, Inclusion & Belonging, or related field
3+ years of experience in program management or coordination, inclusion & belonging initiatives, employee engagement, or business operations
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and collaborative platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)

Desired:
Experience supporting Inclusion & Belonging initiatives or leadership development programs
Strong background in employee experience and enterprise-wide engagement strategies
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of storytelling, internal comms best practices, and change management
Full understanding of Program Management.
Ability to assess and recommend solutions for assigned projects
Ability to prioritize, plan, perform and communicate activities both in written and verbal form
Knowledge of current utility and energy industry issues, industry trends and political, economic and social issues affecting the market.