Optimae renews commitment to diversity, seeks DEI director

Feb. 12, 2021 (DES MOINES) – Optimae LifeServices announced today it has formed a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team and is seeking a Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, renewing its commitment to a diverse workforce in 2021.

“As a statewide organization that serves individuals who historically have been marginalized, Optimae is committed to a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company internally,” said William “Bill” Dodds, Optimae chief executive officer. “We’re also committed to providing leadership to make the communities we live and work in more diverse, equitable and inclusive.”

As part of Optimae’s DEI initiatives, the company is now accepting applications for its Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The individual will be responsible for forming a working team like other company-level teams to develop and implement a diversity, equity and inclusion plan for the company, its geographic regions and counties.

“We are extremely proud of the fact that we have been able to attract a very diverse group of employees to contribute to Optimae’s mission, vision, values and brand promise of being at the side and on the side of our employees and communities,” Dodds said. “We also understand that we have much, much more work to do to help our company and our communities move toward a more just, equitable and inclusive society in the future.”

Persons with proven experience in leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives are encouraged to apply for Optimae’s director-level position at www.optimaelifeservices.com/corporate-office-jobs. Questions about the company’s DEI initiatives may be directed to [email protected].