Corporate Director of Inclusion At a glance Position:Corporate Director of Inclusion Primary Location:Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America Additional Locations: U.S. & Canada Asia Pacific Europe, Middle East, Africa, India Latin America + More - Less Schedule:Full time Date Posted:09/09/2024 Job Number:R2054766 Position Type:Regular At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About you and this role Dowhas an exciting opportunity for aCorporate Director of Inclusion! The preference would be to have this position located at a major Dow U.S. location, however other major Dow locations globally can be considered. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving the next evolution of Dow’s culture transformation and global inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) strategy. You will lead the development and implementation of innovative and impactful ID&E programs that align with the company’s ambition and business objectives. You will partner closely with the Chief Inclusion Officer to provide ID&E thought leadership across the enterprise and will also be a key strategic partner with senior leaders to further embed ID&E into Dow’s culture and operations for business success. Responsibilities + Co-lead the development and implementation of the next generation of Dow’s enterprise ID&E strategy. + Provide strategic direction and leadership to the global Office of Inclusion team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. + Leverage internal data and external benchmarking to identify opportunities and prioritize key areas of focus. + Ensure alignment of the ID&E strategic actions with the company’s goals and business objectives. + Use data, insights, and analytics to articulate Dow’s ID&E progress/impact and drive continuous improvement. + Serve as a coach/consultant on the activation of ID&E across the businesses and functions. + Engage with employees at all levels to build awareness and understanding of ID&E principles and practices. + Facilitate quarterly Senior Leader Inclusion Council meetings and ensure alignment of messaging and actions across Dow’s full ID&E governance structure. + Support the preparation of strategic materials for presentation to Dow’s Leadership Team and Board of Directors. + Provide first level of oversight and direction for Dow’s signature ID&E events (e.g. EMERGE All-ERG Conference, SOAR Inclusion Summit at The Dow Championship, etc). + Partner with OOI team members and key internal stakeholders to drive positive talent, reputation, community, and business outcomes related to ID&E (e,g, HR, Public Affairs, Government Affairs, Legal, Purchasing). + Serve as internal ID&E subject matter expert and representative on key enterprise teams. + Build and maintain a strong external professional network with industry, value chain, community and ID&E partner organizations. + Stay abreast of external ID&E trends/best practices/research and aware of legal/ legislative/social trends around the world that might inform Dow’s actions. + Represent Dow externally via ID&E boards, advisory panels, conferences, and roundtable events. Qualifications + A minimum of a bachelor's degreeor relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking. + A minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience. + Experience leading ID&E programs in any capacity. + Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% of the time domestically and internationally. + For U.S. Applicants:A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. Preferred Skills + Have a proven track-record of developing and implementing a global strategy and delivering results with enterprise impact. + Have experience leading inclusion, diversity, and equity programming (including, but not limited to, work with ERGs). + Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions and measure impact. + Have excellent communication and presentation skills. + Have a bias for action and be energized by collaborating on a fast-paced team. + Be highly collaborative, with ability to work in partnership with multiple stakeholders. + Have the willingness to appropriately challenge the status quo and lead change + Have broad understanding of global inclusion, diversity, and equity trends, challenges, and best practices. + Have the ability to communicate with confidence, clarity, and empathy. + Have the ability to pivot quickly and operate in ambiguity. + Have a high level of cultural competence and cultural agility. + Be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Additional Notes Relocation assistance is available for this position and may be provided based on eligibility. Benefits – What Dow offers you We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: + Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. + Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. + Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. + Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs. + Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. + Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. + Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies: + Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents). + ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. + Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. Join our team, we can make a difference together. About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com. As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com. Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.