Diversity amp Inclusion Assistant

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Firm Administration

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New York

Job Number: 1884

Arnold & Porter has an opening for a Diversity & Inclusion Assistant in the New York or Washington, DC office. The Assistant serves as a key member of the firm-wide diversity and inclusion initiative, working across all levels of the firm to ensure that diversity and inclusion remain priorities and are closely linked to the firm’s overall business strategy. The Assistant will provide support in executing of all administrative functions of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion programming, including coordinating logistics for events and providing support for special projects as needed. This position assists other members of the Diversity & Inclusion Team with all administrative functions and reports to the Diversity & Inclusion Manager.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Providing administrative support for all aspects of Diversity & Inclusion focused programs and events related to professional development and training, affinity groups/networks, heritage month events, and diverse recruiting and pipeline programs (creating invitations, guest lists, tracking RSVPs, responding to follow up questions, catering, and conference room needs, etc.)

Coordinating and tracking Firm sponsorships of diversity events and partnerships with strategically aligned organizations (processing invoices, coordinating ad submissions, communicating with internal and external stakeholders about programs, and coordinating invitee lists).

Processing and tracking all Diversity & Inclusion expenses and invoices.

Monitoring the Diversity & Inclusion team Outlook inbox and forwarding or responding accordingly.

Updating the Diversity & Inclusion intranet page(s) and helping develop content.

Assisting with industry and market research projects.

Managing the CDIO’s calendar, travel, and expenses.

Preparing various monthly reports.

Providing support for special retreats and events.

Booking conference rooms for meetings, trainings, etc.

Managing logistics of visits of firm consultants including booking hotels, conference rooms, organizing attorney meeting schedules, etc.

Updating distribution and membership lists for various Diversity & Inclusion groups.

Memorializing meeting notes and minutes at various D&I meetings.

Scheduling and coordinating all Diversity & Inclusion Committee meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of administration support experience in a professional services, corporate or law firm environment or a four-year college degree along with a minimum of one year of administration experience in a professional services, corporate or law firm environment required.

Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.

Proficiency in HTML preferred.

Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

Strong project management skills required.

Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in a busy office environment.

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, in oral and written form, with individuals at all levels within the Firm and outside the Firm.

Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment using good judgment.

Reliability, dependability, and strong motivation to respond to requests quickly.

Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.

Ability to provide excellent client service.

Ability to perform responsibilities with tact, diplomacy, discretion and respect for confidentiality and diversity.

Ability to work additional hours, as necessary.

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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