At Omnicom, we are committed to accelerating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging for all employees globally. The work we do is rooted in making Omnicom more welcoming, more nurturing, more beneficial for all.
The DE&I Strategy and Communications Coordinator will partner with the Chief Equity & Impact Officer, Diversity & Inclusion Director and Diversity & Inclusion Manager in the implementation of Omnicom’s strategic plan to achieve systemic equity, OPEN 2.0. To complement the team, this position will bring to the table a global perspective and be multilingual, as they will play a key role in the development, implementation, communication and administration of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives globally.
Responsibilities:
• OPEN Production
o Coordinates administrative needs for Omnicom DEI program (OPEN), including meeting set up, material prep, communication reminders, vendors, and employee activities.
o Collaborates in the coordination and planning of virtual and in-person events hosted by the OMC DE&I team, such as on-site/virtual workshops, programs, and meetings.
o Supports industry programs and partnerships like ADCOLOR, AAF, GLAAD, etc. Helps coordinate logistical components, including but not limited to:
▪ Securing a virtual/on-site venue for the event
▪ Collaborating with internal/external partners and third-party vendors as needed
▪ Leading the development of marketing and promotional materials
▪ Coordinating panelists and employee representation
▪ Measure and report on the on the effectiveness of partnerships and brand activation initiatives, levering insights to inform future strategies.
• OPEN Comms Liaison & Support
o Works in partnership with Omnicom’s corporate communications team on social media content, press opportunities and industry activations.
o Create outlines and early drafts of diversity-related global communications, reports, and surveys (e.g., firm diversity profile, internal announcements correspondence letters, etc.).
o Conducts research, analysis, and evaluation, as needed to inform the messaging.
o Ensures grammatical and stylistic accuracy, conformance with established procedures and factual correctness in all correspondence.
• OPEN Strategic Support
o Support the director of DEI in data analysis & research to help inform DEI strategy
▪ Progress report of DEI Talent data (DEI Dashboard) on a monthly basis
▪ Provide assistance in recapping Earnings Reports
▪ Share DEI trend insights on a monthly basis
o Assists with the creation of presentation and training materials to support DEI efforts.
o Supports development, reporting, and forecast of metrics for DEI program and activities. Will participate in quarterly and annual reporting requirements as needed
o Manages and responds to internal inquiries about DEI initiatives and activities.
o Performs other duties as assigned.
• Team Administrative Support
o Provide support in project oversight, such as informing project timelines, alerting DE&I leadership if a project is in danger of missing a deadline or going over budget.
o Responsible for the processes of invoices, DEI-related expenses, and budget requests.
o Assists with preparation of diversity-related statistical information for monitoring reports, RFPs, and other requests, as needed.
o Responsible for updating public facing sites i.e. Splash That page, OMC corporate website
o Maintain distribution lists, internal team directory and SharePoint.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding access, equity, diversity, inclusion
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner
• Careful attention to detail, accuracy in performing job duties and acts with a sense of urgency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Well-developed personal computer skills using internet, and MS Office programs. Adept at Excel and experienced in translating data into meaningful charts and dashboards
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain professionalism
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Preferred 1+ year of professional experience
• DEI program experience preferred
