Consultant

CONSULTANT

ABOUT ENVISION CONSULTING

We are a boutique consulting firm specializing in services to the not-for-profit sector. We are based in Pasadena and work with nonprofit clients nationwide. With more than 100 engagements per year spanning search, strategy, and marketing engagements, we are a small team dedicated to impacting the sector, one outstanding project at a time. We are data-driven, technology-savvy, and growing fast. We’re running a high-energy enterprise focused on business development and process design for non-profits in critical leadership transitions. We build leaders in the nonprofit industry, which means we need to be leaders ourselves – we’re nimble, we’re industrious, and we are always building and innovating.  The Consultant is a lead consultant for projects at Envision. Their primary responsibilities are to run lead on our executive search and consulting projects; to manage a portfolio of 10-15 projects, and to work with our internal teams to build practices and coordination. This position also may be staffed directly on search and strategy projects, working directly with clients.

THE JOB EXPERIENCE

We are looking for exceptional leaders. That’s where you come in. You could run your own consulting firm, or maybe you have thought about it. You’re a self-starter. After years in the nonprofit space, you are comfortable leading a hiring process or leading a complex project, from the initial Zoom, to preparing decks, to interviews, research, and more. You’re more than a good delegator; your work is backed up by meticulous planning, documentation, and outstanding reports and presentations. You are a team player, expected to come into the office and play an active role in building our brand and culture. Consultant is the title for our in-house nonprofit experts. They’ve done it all, from holding a leadership position at a nonprofit organization to leading their school’s annual silent auction. They’ve become an accidental expert in best hiring practices, and they have a knack for hiring the best people – and how to find them too. They are the leads on search and strategy projects at Envision. They earn business and run projects, not only serving as the account manager for each project, but also writes the agendas, schedules the next meeting, and taking careful notes, making their core deliverable client satisfaction.

Want to get on board? Here are the details:

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Serve as the account manager to oversee the execution of a project from pitch to press release.
• Develop internal project plans and timelines, ensuring that projects stay on-scope and on-time.
•  Document and assign work within our internal project management software.
•  Serve as the client liaison.

STRATEGY:

• Lead strategic planning, strategic re-structure, assessments, or board development projects.
• Work with nonprofit partners to develop bespoke strategies to best engage stakeholder groups and meet their goals.
• Perform stakeholder interviews and focus groups.
• Perform research, analysis, and synthesis of survey, interview, secondary/document, and landscape data and information.
• Write narratives, assessments, and reports.

TALENT RECRUITING, VETTING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Execute the interview and vetting process for candidates in our search pipeline.
• Analyze survey data to create competitive analyses, candidate profiles, and other reports.
• Develop sourcing and recruiting strategies for searches.
• Conduct team skills assessments.
• Conduct in-person interviews, panel interviews, offer negotiation, and after-placement coaching and reviews as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING:

• Work with the marketing manager to create engaging content meant to draw in candidates and clients.
• Write press releases for placed candidates or new engagements.
• Write content for blogs or other marketing materials.

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant prior nonprofit experience in a leadership position for more than 2 years.
• Demonstrated experience in building and managing an operational budget of more than $250,000.
• Demonstrated success in leading hiring processes.
• Experience in leading operations, strategic projects, assessments, or marketing and communications.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in hospitality, customer service, or human resources is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a team-oriented environment.
• Solid experience with CRM software (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Donor Perfect, or Hubspot) and MS Office (particularly MS Excel).
• Dependable transportation, a driver’s license, and insurance.
• A sense of urgency.
• A sense of humor.

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Pasadena. Includes Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time. Salary Range is $70,000 - $90,000 dependent on experience. Simple IRA with 2% employer contribution. Subsidized health insurance. Optional dental, vision, and disability.

Envision Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans. 

Applicants needing accommodation for any part of the application process may contact Envision Consulting at 626.889.7905 to request and arrange for assistance. Applicants needing accommodation for any part of the application process may contact Envision Consulting at 626.889.7905 to request and arrange for assistance.