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DIVERSITY AND CULTURE CHAIR

The position of Diversity and Culture Chair helps to facilitate YPC's goal to create and encourage an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and cultures. The Chair will help to serve as a connection point between YPC and other organizations throughout the Des Moines area, with the goal being to build relationships, to enhance our understanding of diversity and culture, and to provide access to new growth opportunities. It will be at the chair's discretion whether to utilize a committee process for the planning and execution of programming initiatives.

This is a voting position.

YPC Diversity + Culture Chair Responsibilities + Prior Experience

See below for more information on Diversity and Culture Chair responsibilities and ideal traits.

What You’ll Do
  • Plan events centered on enhancing our understanding of diversity and culture (i.e. Dinners Around Des Moines, diversity-themed game nights, expert panels and round-tables, and other networking events).
  • Collaborate with the YPC Board members and committees.
  • Regularly engage minority and diversity-focused groups across Central Iowa.
  • Sit on the Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Council and meet with this Council at intervals determined by the Partnership. Typically, the Council meets every 6 weeks for 1.5 hours during regular business hours.
What It Takes
  • An interest in both diversity and cultural opportunities for YPC members
  • A desire for collaboration with other organizations and other YPC committees to create value for membership
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • The ability to lead a committee and delegate tasks (should you choose to chair a standing committee)
  • The ability to balance planning of multiple events
  • Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week
A Strong Candidate
  • Has participated in Diversity and Culture Committee Events or has been an active member of the Diversity and Culture committee in the past
  • Has a strong knowledge of the mission and purpose of YPC
  • Will be the voice of under-represented interests on the YPC board, especially relating to: slating a more diverse Board, ensuring ADA compliance at events, ensuring YPC is sensitive and accepting to all cultures, recruiting minority YPs for YPC membership
6 Traits Describing an Ideal Candidate
  • Self-reliant
  • Organized
  • Collaborator
  • Community-focused
  • Compassionate
  • Understanding