makeSpace: promoting diversity, equity & inclusion at space150
Internal Initiatives
One of our primary goals throughout the full history of our DEI focused efforts has always been to recruit, retain and promote diverse talent as well as ensure people feel welcome, included and supported. Our efforts have expanded to not only include our full-time hires but also any temporary / augmented staffing, partner agencies and vendors. Some of our improvements include:
Recruitment
- Requiring all new open positions be posted on a minimum of at least three diversity focused job boards
- Utilize a list of 40+ diversity recruitment organizations / job boards / partners for outreach recruitment
- Utilize an inclusive interview guide to help reduce unconscious bias in the hiring process
Retention
- Career path mapping for clarity on job growth and opportunities
- Compensation equity process implementation and ongoing evaluation
- Continuously monitoring the effectiveness of our programs and efforts
Education & Training
- Training series partnership with The Brand Lab
- Training lead by Do The Werq
- DEI training in new hire orientation and manager training
Community Initiatives
In addition to our introspective DEI efforts to improve our work and our agency, we have recognized that systemic change requires work in our communities. Here are a few examples of how we are working to support systemic change in our communities and in our industry:
Apply for the space150 Diversity in Advertising Scholarship
Our space150 Diversity in Advertising scholarships seek to change the face and voice of our industry by providing scholarships to assist talented diverse students with college tuition who are seeking future careers in the advertising and marketing field. We believe that supporting efforts to increase diversity within our industry is vitally important.
These scholarships are available to students from underrepresented or underserved populations who meet the following conditions:
These scholarships are available to students from underrepresented or underserved populations who meet the following conditions:
- are African American / Black, American Indian / Alaska Native, Asian / Pacific Islander, Hispanic / Latino, multiracial and / or multiethnic
- are currently an undergraduate or graduate student
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
Application opening soon!
