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Do you approach human resources and organizational culture from a place of creativity and curiosity? Are you seeking a role as Director of People and Culture where you can drive meaningful change within a mission-driven nonprofit organization?
The Stanley Center for Peace and Security is hiring a Director of People and Culture to develop, implement, and lead all aspects of HR and organizational culture initiatives. Reporting to the President and CEO, the director collaborates with others on the leadership team to ensure HR policies and programs align with and support the Stanley Center’s mission and goals.
As our first-ever full-time HR and organizational culture director, we are looking for a candidate who:
This is a full-time, exempt position with the option to work remotely up to three (3) days per week, flexible scheduling, and an optional half day off on Fridays. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for learning and professional growth within the organization, and a generous benefits package. Please see benefits details, job qualifications and responsibilities, and application requirements below.
Only complete applications will be considered.
The Stanley Center for Peace and Security partners with people, organizations, and the greater global community to drive policy progress in three issue areas—mitigating climate change, avoiding the use of nuclear weapons, and preventing mass violence and atrocities. Based in Muscatine, Iowa, the center’s home is one of the most ecologically sustainable office buildings in the world.
The Director of People and Culture develops, implements, and leads all aspects of HR and organizational culture initiatives. Reporting to the President and CEO, the person in this position collaborates with others on the leadership team and across the organization to ensure HR policies and programs align with and support the Stanley Center’s mission and goals.
Leadership and Strategy
Organizational Culture and Employee Experience
Recruitment and Retention
Policies, Procedures, and Operations
Learning, Professional Development, and Performance
The ideal candidate will possess:
Additional desirable traits include:
The position requires in-person work at the Stanley Center in Muscatine, Iowa, at least two (2) days each workweek and some nonlocal travel may be required. Applicants must be able to travel approximately one to two times annually.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. A preemployment background check is conducted after a job offer. Past justice system involvement does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment; background checks are evaluated individually in relation to the specific role.
Flexibility and Benefits
Classification: This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, eight work hours per day, with some schedule flexibility, including optional half days on Fridays.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with qualifications; a hiring pay range will be shared directly with all applicants. We cover most expenses involved with relocation, including housing-hunting trips and temporary housing, if needed.
Our Location: 304 Iowa Ave, Muscatine, Iowa (work in-office at least Mondays and Thursdays).
This position is located at the Stanley Center office in Muscatine, Iowa, a unique community of 23,000 people with affordable housing and a variety of recreational opportunities on the Mississippi River. From its founding in 1956, the center has been intentionally based in Muscatine. Our location provides a valuable vantage point from which to conduct global operations while also continuing the Stanley family’s commitment to fostering inclusive dialogue, celebrating diverse perspectives, and promoting equity locally.
We offer a beautiful, sustainable work environment: We have recently renovated the former public library to be our new home and have transformed the space into one of the most environmentally friendly and ecologically sustainable buildings in the world.
Within commuting distance of Muscatine are Iowa City (population 70,000)—UNESCO City of Literature and home of the University of Iowa, the renowned Iowa Writer’s Workshop, and nationally recognized University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics—and the Quad Cities area, comprising Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Moline and Rock Island, Illinois, with a combined population of about 350,000.
MRA–The Management Association is assisting us in filling this role. To be considered for this position, please apply using the application form on MRA’s website, a link to which is below. You will be asked to include a letter of interest, your resume, and at least three references.
Apply Today on the MRA Website
Priority Application Deadline: 5:00 PM Central time on January 7, 2025. The position is open until filled, but candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by the priority deadline.
Position Posting Date: October 23, 2024
Target Hire Date: February 18, 2025
Hiring Process: Our hiring process can include an initial phone interview, a videoconference interview, and an on-site interview. The Stanley Center pays for travel costs associated with on-site interviews. We conduct reference checks before making an offer of employment.
The Stanley Center is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, knowing that diverse perspectives lead to new and better ideas. We cultivate an organizational culture that reflects our vision for freedom, justice, and dignity for all people—one that is antiracist and in which all employees are valued and respected.
For more information about working at the Stanley Center and applying for this position, please visit our Careers page and read our Career FAQs.