Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Overview
The Coordinator, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) will assist in implementing and advancing Oak View Group’s (OVG) DE&I strategy. Reporting to the XX and partnering with our senior leadership team, and field leaders, this role will provide direct support in our diversity recruiting efforts, culture and inclusion initiatives, education and awareness programs and employee resource group development activities. The ideal candidate will solve problems creatively, possess a collaborative mindset, navigate ambiguity, build solid relationships across multiple teams and execute effectively.
This role will pay a salary of $28.84 to $38.46.
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
About the Venue
McCormick Place located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America., With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, the campus proudly hosts some of the world’s largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.
Responsibilities
- Proactively assist in the planning and implementation of company-wide, global DE&I initiatives that drive employee engagement and inclusion.
- Work closely with the Vice President of DEI in designing and integrating the DE&I business processes in the full employee lifecycle (e.g. onboarding, hiring, performance management, learning & leadership development, employee engagement, succession planning, etc. initiatives).
- Research diversity, equity, and inclusion industry trends to identify and implement best practices.
- Provide logistical support to support the OVG’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to positively impact the business and team member retention through effective leadership, engagement, programming and management.
- Request, gather and compile reports and analyze trends to support success of DE&I programs and trainings.
- Create, update, and maintain DE&I communications, campaigns, and events. Partners with internal communications team to regularly communicate internal and external diversity and inclusion initiatives, events and progress.
- Assist in creating McCormick Place DE&I Committee as part of OVG’s DE&I Council structure
- Manages OVG’s Supplier Diversity program which includes managing portal/database, share inbox, conducting frequent audits to maintain data accuracy in reporting (e.g. of recognized categories of diverse suppliers), and coordinating with venue managers and department heads to identify new sourcing opportunities
- Track, analyze, and report venue participation in OVG’s DE&I Training Program to senior leadership
- Support and promote all other DE&I programs and initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1-3 years’ experience in DE&I or related field
- Adaptable and innovative in design and execution of programs, processes and solutions
- Is passionate about advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Strong interpersonal skills with outstanding oral and written communications
- Must be proactive, innovative, organized and disciplined
- Ability to manage in the “grey”
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at once and prioritize effectively
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems under pressure
- Analytical and critical thinking ability
- Able to balance attention to detail with swift execution
- Able to work cross-functionally to advance the DE&I goals and ensure alignment with the company’s strategy
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.