Director of Employee Experience and Human Resources

Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
Appointment of Director of Employee Experience and Human
Resources

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is the only
philanthropic organization working exclusively to advance LGBTQI
human rights around the globe. We support brilliant and brave
grantee partners in the U.S. and internationally who challenge
oppression and seed change. We work for racial, economic, social,
and gender justice because we all deserve to live our lives freely,
without fear, and with dignity.

Astraea is the first grantmaker to hundreds of organizations;
Astraea plays a catalytic role for LGBTQI groups worldwide –
notably those led by lesbian, bisexual, and queer women, trans and
gender-nonconforming people, intersex people, and people of color.
Our grantmaking, capacity building, media and communications, and
philanthropic advocacy programs support their work to build
powerful justice movements. Astraea has granted over $49 million to
LGBTQI activists and artists in our 45-year history, a proud public
foundation, and one of the world’s first queer feminist
funds.

About the Role
Astraea is seeking to hire an exceptional leader to the newly
created position of Director of Employee Experience and Human
Resources. As the Director of Employee Experience and Human
Resources at Astraea, you’ll be at the heart of our mission,
dedicated to enhancing the employee experience and leading our HR
strategy and function. This role isn’t just a job; it’s an
opportunity to lead a revolution in the way we work, combining the
best of employee-centric initiatives with the critical
responsibilities of HR.

About You
As our new Director of Human Resources and Employee Experience, you
will be a proven HR leader with expertise in people-experience,
culture, and organizational development. You will also bring
exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience
of fostering an inclusive workplace. Importantly, you will also
bring a deep commitment to Astraea’s mission and feminist values of
being an organization that is diverse, equitable, and
inclusive.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you
fulfill the role description and personal specification to Perrett Laver’s Vacancies page
quoting reference 7102. The deadline for applications is Sunday,
March 3, 2024, at Midnight EST.

This is a remote, flexible role that will be based in any location
in the USA. Astraea offers a competitive salary and benefits for
this position, including resources for professional development.
The annual compensation is $130,000-$140,000 USD.

Astraea is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse
(multi-gender, cross-class and multi-racial), collaborative and
sustainable work environment. We select, place, train, and promote
the best-qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as
work quality, attitude, and experience to provide equal opportunity
for all of our employees without regard to non-work-related factors
such as sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, sex characteristics, age,
marital status, disability, economic status, personal appearance
including height and weight, family responsibility, matriculation,
political affiliation, or any other status. We strive to provide an
inclusive interview experience for all, including people with
disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to
candidates needing individualized support during the hiring
process. Please express that with your cover letter and resume
submission.

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