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• Overview

  Public Affairs Institute is hiring a Diversity & Inclusion Manager in Springfield, MO.

• Role description

  Few general roles let you touch Cross-Functional Collaboration this directly, but the Diversity & Inclusion Manager job at Public Affairs Institute in Springfield is one of them. The manager role rewards what you've built — 7 years of Adaptability — with $86,000 - $133,000 and a voice in Public Affairs Institute strategy.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff
  • Keep the temporary schedule realistic when everyone wants everything yesterday
  • Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning
  • Own your mistakes loudly and your wins quietly
  • Keep a steady hand on Public Affairs Institute accounts when volume spikes
  • Keep Public Affairs Institute's temporary commitments visible and on track
  • Read Public Affairs Institute's general signals and reprioritize without being asked

  What You'll Bring

  • Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy
  • A solid foundation in Decision Making, refined over 7+ years
  • Demonstrated capacity to mentor or support manager teammates
  • The instinct to ask "what would change your mind?" before debating
  • Strong working knowledge of Cross-Functional Collaboration and Flexibility
  • At least 8 years of standing behind your own estimates
  • Remote-friendly problem-solving that doesn't wait for permission

  Our team at Public Affairs Institute is growth-minded, collaborative, and proud to call Springfield, MO home. The unwritten rule in Springfield is simple: leave the codebase kinder than you found it.

  We are offering $86,000 - $133,000, a clear growth track, hands-on mentorship, and the kind of flexibility that keeps MO talent happy.

  We refreshed the dates so you know this temporary role is current.

  We'd rather hear from you sooner than later, so don't sit on this Diversity & Inclusion Manager opening.

• Required skills

  • Decision Making
  • Organization
  • Flexibility
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Adaptability
  • Change Management
  • Networking
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Work-Life Balance

• Benefits & perks

  • Nap pods
  • Personal Days
  • Paternity Leave
  • Dental insurance
  • Leadership development programs
  • Phantom stock plan
  • Partner Discounts
  • Mental health days
  • Gas and mileage reimbursement
  • Annual flu and wellness fairs

• Apply before 2026-11-29

  Submit your application for this Temporary general position.