Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Scholastic Canada Ltd. Full time

Scholastic Canada is the country's leading publisher and distributor of children's books in both official languages. For over 60 years, Scholastic Canada has introduced young people to the joy of reading.

At Scholastic Canada, we embrace and celebrate diversity in our people, products and ideas. A diverse workforce and inclusive, supportive workplace are central to our success, enabling us to ensure that our books are reflective of the children and families we serve and to deepen our relationships with customers, colleagues, and communities. We welcome all applicants, and strongly encourage individuals from groups who are marginalized and underrepresented in the publishing industry to apply. Please see our website for more information about our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

An opening exists in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division for the position of DEI Intern reporting to Director Diversity, Inclusion and Corporate Communications

**Work Location**:This role is hybrid, requiring virtual and in-office work (at our downtown Toronto location), as projects require.

**Role Summary**

**Primary** **Responsibilities**
- Gaining valuable experience in the industry, making connections and building relationships with teams across the company, and on-the-job learning and skills development opportunities
- Contributing to projects related to our DEI Strategy, e.g., completing diversity and representation audits of our collections, developing online learning modules related to DEI topics, conducting research and summarizing key findings, etc.
- Participating in team meetings and bringing an equity perspective to discussions, issue analysis, and problem solving

**Qualifications**
- Interest in children’s books, authors and media
- Personal values that are aligned with Scholastic’s Credo, including a demonstrated understanding of the importance of broadening representation of marginalized communities within the publishing industry
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams), and Google Suite (Google Slides, Drive)

**Some of the benefits we offer**:

- A paid opportunity to be a part of and learn from a dynamic and supportive team
- Ability to participate in the life of the company including attending events, joining our Employee Book Club, and participating in educational sessions with industry experts
- Employee discounts on Scholastic books and merchandise

Interested applicants are asked to forward a copy of their resume by **March 18, 2024.**

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Language**:

- English (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Toronto, ON M5V 1E1 (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5V 1E1

Application deadline: 2024-03-18
Expected start date: 2024-05-06



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