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DIVERSITY CHAIR

    Position Summary

    Monitor and evaluate on a continuing basis local activities concerning diversity issues. Spearhead the effort to diversify the Chapter's membership/leadership and to publicize successful diversity programs in the local community.

    Responsible To

    • The members of the chapter
    • The Chapter President
    • State Council Diversity Director

    Responsibilities

    • Develop and/or distribute information and materials to chapter members to promote diversity in the workplace.
    • Publicize to chapter members examples of successful diversity efforts being undertaken by chapter members in their particular workplaces.
    • Identify minorities and other individuals with diverse backgrounds in the local area who might be interested in joining the chapter.
    • Identify current chapter members with diverse backgrounds who might be interested in volunteer leadership opportunities.
    • Be available for presentations if and when appropriate, or help to identify both diversity programs/speakers for conferences or chapter programs and speakers with diverse backgrounds for conferences or chapter programs.
    • Network with other Diversity Directors from other chapters within the state.
    • Coordinate efforts in developing diversity initiatives that can serve as models for other chapters.
    • Participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategy planning for the chapter.
    • Represent the chapter in the Human Resources community.
    • Attend all monthly membership meetings.

    Resources Available

    SHRM supplies the following resources for Chapter Diversity Directors

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