President Brad Darjean announces vacancies on the NSO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. This committee is charged to serve as a source for educational growth and support around issues related to DEI. This involves service to the organization and its members in ways that examine and address internal concerns, develop capacity for support, and uplift the voices of all members.
DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- A deep functional knowledge and background in diversity, equity, inclusion, discrimination, belonging, and social justice work;
- Experience facilitating professional development, courageous conversations, and/or mediation sessions;
- Awareness of personal biases and commitment to self-growth through different experiences, perspectives, and understandings;
- Humility when addressing discriminatory practices, cultural differences, and societal issues; and
- Ability and willingness to purposefully listen, digest all perspectives, and collaborate.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain active NSO membership in good standing;
- Attend 1-2 in-person committee meetings per year and virtual meetings as needed;
- Contribute to off-line work outside of official committee meetings throughout the year;
- Work collaboratively in a courageous, supportive, volunteer-driven environment;
- Be self-motivated and comfortable meeting deadlines;
- Be eager to learn new skills and teach one’s skills to others;
- Work with union siblings from across the country to advance NSO’s mission.
NSO members interested in serving on this NSO committee should email their name, local affiliate, and a brief statement of interest to Committee Chair, Rose Tapp regionaldirector4@nationalstaff.org. Deadline is 11pm EST on Tuesday, October 22.
Please share your related skills and abilities in addition to the following in your statement of interest:
- Your thoughts about the role of the DEI Committee in the NSO.
- How you engage in humility when dealing with discrimination, socio-cultural differences, or a related form of conflict.
- How you consider multiple perspectives and check your personal biases as part of your DEI journey.