Kendo DEIB Coordinator
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $33.50–37.25/hour
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Apr 12, 2026
About Kendo
Kendo Holdings is a San Francisco-based beauty brand incubator and wholesaler owned by LVMH. The house develops and scales digitally native and prestige beauty brands—partnering with global retailers and direct-to-consumer channels. As part of the LVMH family, Kendo operates with an entrepreneurial, fast-moving culture that emphasizes creative product development, storytelling, and market-driven innovation across its portfolio (including Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Ole Henriksen and others).
Kendo — San Francisco: DEIB Coordinator (hybrid) $33.50–$37.25/hr coordinating DEIB programs, events, donations and CSR across the house of brands.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate logistics and delivery for DEIB programs, heritage moments, employee events, volunteer initiatives and community activations, including timelines, run-of-show and post-event follow-up.
- Manage calendars, room bookings, virtual meeting setups, A/V, catering, RSVPs and on-site event execution for assigned initiatives.
- Own product donation intake, tracking, approvals, fulfillment and documentation; liaise with Brand, Inventory, Operations and Finance to source and fulfill donations.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for the DEIB team: schedule meetings, prepare agendas, capture notes, track action items and monitor shared inboxes.
- Maintain organized digital files, trackers and documentation in SharePoint and Teams; track participation, attendance and engagement metrics for DEIB programs.
- Process DEIB-related expense reports, invoices and vendor payments in partnership with Finance; track program expenses against budget and support vendor onboarding and reconciliation.
- Support CSR, Inclusion Index and DEIB reporting by collecting evidence, maintaining reporting trackers and enabling annual and ad-hoc submissions.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year experience in coordination, administration, HR, DEIB, program or event support roles.
- Proven experience supporting events, internal programs or cross-functional initiatives with strong attention to executional detail.
- Genuine interest in DEIB, employee experience or social impact work and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated accuracy in data tracking and maintaining audit-ready records.
- Proficiency with Canva for internal visuals and strong competency with Microsoft Office suite and digital collaboration tools.
Skills
Experience
1+ years of coordination, administration, HR, DEIB, or program support experience with demonstrated event or program execution.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, communications, social sciences, business or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.
Workplace
The role is situated in San Francisco, California, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 33.50 to USD 37.25 per hour.
Benefits
Annual bonus; medical, dental and vision insurance; flex paid time off program; parental leave; employee discount/perks; retirement plan with employer contributions; Summer Fridays; two weeks work-from-anywhere annually; December wellness/shutdown week.
Culture
Kendo combines LVMH-level ambition with an entrepreneurial "can-do" spirit—prioritizing creativity, speed and storytelling across its beauty brands. The workplace emphasizes inclusivity, resilience and collaborative team execution while maintaining a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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