VIVA Strategy + Communications is a social impact consulting firm providing transformative strategy and communications services to nonprofits, public agencies, and philanthropic organizations.
To learn more about VIVA, visit our website: www.viva-strategy.com
We seek a highly motivated and organized individual with exemplary professional behavior and values to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and love contributing to social good in a fast-paced environment.
Associate Consultants at VIVA support project teams to design and execute strategic consultation engagements. This position supports the project leadership to prepare for meetings as well as coordinate the overall project to ensure timely completion of deliverables. They also compile relevant state, regional, and local data on education, health, and social service related topics. Associate Consultants are skilled project coordinators who are responsible for all project logistics. This includes developing project work plans with activities, assignments, timelines.
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Key Responsibilities
Serve as the project coordinator on client projects
Support the development of project work plans
Organize, create and maintain project management systems for individual projects
Monitor the completion of all deliverables for assigned projects
Coordinate logistics and travel arrangement for meetings
Schedule conference calls and meetings
Conduct and coordinate research to support projects
Serve as the logistical point of contact for meetings and events
Prepare documents and take notes during client meetings
Draft and/or assist with the preparation of client reports
Other duties as assigned to support client projects and company operations
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
Experience: 2 years related experience required; previous work experience in a professional services firm preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent communication skills (listening, written, oral, interpersonal)
Positive attitude and leadership ability
Ability to stay focused and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel overnight to conduct business
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Have a valid CA drivers license, and be in good standing with the DMV
Have current automobile insurance coverage
Ability to lift at least twenty pounds of equipment into and out of a car to set up for meetings
How to Apply
Email a cover letter describing why you want to work with the VIVA team as well what qualifications position you as a strong candidate. Email your resume and cover letter to careers@viva-strategy.com. Please write your name and the title for this position (“Your Name – Associate Consultant”) in the subject line of your email.
Although not required, we would love to get to know you before making a decision on phone interviews. If possible, please shoot a short video (30 seconds or less) that will tell us a little bit about you. Phone video quality is sufficient.
Candidate resume and cover letters are accepted on a rolling basis until we find the right team member.
Do not call, email or contact VIVA team members about this posting.