Kendo Associate Manager, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. Kendo is known for its creativity and innovation in beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers. The company is committed to advocacy, diversity, inclusion, storytelling, resilience, and product excellence.

1. Establish and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with internal partners to drive DEIB initiatives.
2. Develop and manage team agendas and track upcoming deadlines to ensure timely execution of DEIB programs.
3. Assist with the collection and analysis of data to evaluate the effectiveness of DEIB courses and projects.
4. Help execute internal DEIB training and learning events, including logistics coordination and material preparation.
5. Support the development and implementation of DEIB programs and strategies.
6. Draft and design DEIB-related communications and presentations for internal and external audiences.
7. Capture and assemble updates and stories on DEIB progress for monthly updates and reports.
8. Align on program dates with key stakeholders and update the master communications calendar.
9. Schedule and block out DEIB team event calendars for content creation, run-through meetings, and event preparation.
10. Send calendar invites to vendors, speakers, key stakeholders, and leaders; reserve rooms if needed.
11. Draft and finalize the Run of Show (ROS) and create post-event surveys.
12. Share vendor forms with speakers/talent and collect necessary promotional materials.
13. Source and coordinate catering, videographers, photographers, and other event-related vendors.
14. Determine and manage volunteers and support staff for events.
15. Create and share roles and responsibilities documents, conduct prep calls, and ensure readiness for events.
16. Track and update all event expenses and DEIB volunteering metrics.
17. Create and send event invites, marketing materials, and creative assets for DEIB events.
18. Creatively design engaging internal/external communication for placement on intranet and LinkedIn.
19. Share final updated ROS, speaker logistics, and Zoom backgrounds with speakers and internal teams.
20. Send follow-up thank you emails to speakers and manage gratis/shipping logistics.
21. Create Zoom registrations, confirm event details, and manage Zoom logistics for events.
22. Conduct event debriefs, draft event recaps, and share with key stakeholders.
23. Schedule internal debrief meetings and complete expense reports.
24. Update training/programming trackers and wrap up total budget spent for events.
25. Collect and organize all materials used for events and update inventory sheets.

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
2. 2+ years previous experience coordinating/supporting DEI initiatives or programs

1. Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva
2. Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work within a matrixed organization
3. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
4. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and customer service-oriented environment
5. Team player with a collaborative approach

Minimum 3 years

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

The salary range for this position is $78,200 - $86,900 per year based upon a San Francisco location. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and location.

Kendo Total Rewards offerings include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks in the summer and July and December wellness/shutdown weeks for applicable positions.

Kendo fosters a 'Can Do' spirit, advocating for diversity and inclusion, and is committed to storytelling, resilience, and product excellence. The company is based in San Francisco and offers a dynamic and innovative work environment.