About this opportunity
Crenyc lists this Consultant / Senior Consultant* opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Consultant/Senior Consultant is a vital part of CRE’s consulting team. This role will partner with client organizations to develop practical solutions to challenges that facilitate real change in their communities, and support internal projects that are crucial components in CRE’s effectiveness and impact. The right candidate will plan, implement, and lead a variety of consulting, coaching, and training engagements, and will be accountable for achieving high-quality outcomes and deliverables.
About the Role
Title commensurate with experience and skills. We invite candidates to apply once for either the Consultant or Senior Consultant position, and we will collaborate with you to identify the best fit.
The Consultant/Senior Consultant is a vital part of CRE’s consulting team. This role will partner with client organizations to develop practical solutions to challenges that facilitate real change in their communities, and support internal projects that are crucial components in CRE’s effectiveness and impact. The right candidate will plan, implement, and lead a variety of consulting, coaching, and training engagements, and will be accountable for achieving high-quality outcomes and deliverables.
In the Consultant role , you will partner with Senior Consultants, Program Manager and support staff in the design and delivery of client engagements, building your consulting practice within a collaborative and supportive team structure. This position also participates in prospect outreach, pitch presentations, client cultivation, and networking opportunities. The Consultant reports directly to a Director.
In the Senior Consultant role, you will do the aforementioned duties and you will generate new client engagements; increase CRE’s visibility in the sector by contributing to thought leadership; assist in developing or expanding CRE’s products, programs, and services; and lead and engage in continuous learning and sharing of new practices that deepen CRE’s expertise. The Senior Consultant may also have supervisory responsibility for other consulting team members, and will report directly to the Chief Program Officer.
As a representative of CRE to internal and external partners, the Consultant/Senior Consultant must have the ability to maintain a broad focus while attending to details, and to prioritize and complete multiple tasks effectively and efficiently. This position requires significant writing, speaking, critical‑thinking, teamwork, and interpersonal skills—at a level that builds trust within our team and with our social sector clients and partners, and achieves timely, high‑quality outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Client Management and Project Delivery (approx. 60-70%)
Partner with and/or lead consulting team members in the design and delivery of client engagements, including strategic planning, board development, diversity, equity and inclusion planning, talent management, and other practice areas
Design and facilitate leadership and professional development programs using coaching, peer-based learning, team facilitation, and training
Develop high-quality and professional work plans, project budgets, reports, and other deliverables and documents
In the Senior Consultant role : Lead multiple client engagements simultaneously within specified timeframes and budgets, with full accountability for project outcomes and client relationships.
Business Development (20%)
Support outreach and marketing efforts through client cultivation and networking, and contribute to thought leadership content, including posts, blogs, and articles.
Contribute to the development of bids and proposals for specific client engagements
Promote CRE’s offerings and special events
In the Senior Consultant role: Lead proposal development and pitch preparations for new clients, and stay current on industry trends to guide CRE's market positioning and expansion.
Organizational Leadership (10%)
Ongoing contributions to CRE’s institutional knowledge and, where appropriate, supporting the development and sharing of that knowledge externally through writing case studies and serving as a resource to other colleagues and teams
Participate in internal projects and other internal activities to help CRE advance its goals
Support, model, and advance equity within CRE
Adherence to CRE’s contracting and program policies and processes (e.g., time entry, budget management, relationship management, documentation)
In the Senior Consultant role: Supervise and mentor staff as needed.
Qualifications and Desired Experience
All Candidates
Experience in consulting or executive leadership in the social sector- particularly in NYC, and with organizations that address poverty and social justice
Demonstrated experience analyzing, synthesizing, and presenting data in a clear and compelling way
Strong project management skills; demonstrated ability to effectively organize time and priorities to accomplish work goals across teams and roles
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Executive or peer coaching experience/training is a plus
Ability to cultivate ongoing, productive relationships, internally with peers and colleagues and externally with clients and client prospects
Demonstrated ability to relate to people of different backgrounds and identities
Proficiency in a second language (in addition to English) is a strong plus
For the Consultant role, we are looking for:
A minimum of 5-7 years professional experience with at least 3 years of consulting experience in the social sector; experience with social justice organizations is a plus
Effective facilitation of group learning activities and understanding of adult learning
For the Senior Consultant role, we are looking for:
A minimum of 10-12 years professional experience with at least 5 years of consulting experience in the social sector or 5 years senior leadership at a nonprofit
Experience in organizational development and capacity building
Understanding of and experience with strategic planning and change management principles
Ability to identify and design appropriate consulting strategies and interventions for clients, as well as the ability to pivot when situations require a different course of action
Familiarity with organizational assessments and diagnostics, quantitative and qualitative research methods, nonprofit finance, operations, compliance, and governance
Experience in research and design methodologies such as survey design, program design, prototyping, scaling or innovation, and financial modeling is a plus
CORE COMPETENCIES
Authentic client-service orientation and empathetic approach to working with clients as partners
Commitment and openness to learning, including giving and receiving feedback
Commitment to high-quality work and creating impact within and beyond CRE
Insightful and creative in problem solving, with an ability to leverage diverse resources and opportunities to benefit CRE and its clients
Effective facilitator of group learning activities, especially in virtual environment, and understanding of adult learning
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Strong project management skills; demonstrated ability to effectively organize time and priorities to accomplish work goals across teams and roles
Open, collegial, and supportive with colleagues
Proactive, can‑do attitude with a sense of humor
Flexible and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment
CRE currently operates on a hybrid work schedule. This position is based in New York City and the Consultant/Senior Consultant is required to be physically present in the office on in‑office days. Travel throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City is required based on project or client needs, including attending in‑person meetings or working on‑site based on client and project requirements regardless of our hybrid schedule. Bilingual, multilingual, and BIPOC candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 for the Consultant position, and $105,000-$120,000 for the Senior Consultant position. Actual salary from this range will be based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. CRE offers a generous benefits package that includes 100% premium employee‑only coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance, plus life and short and long‑term disability insurances as well as paid family leave; flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, transit and parking expenses, as well as a health reimbursement account for employees enrolled in CRE's health plan; 20 days of paid time off annually, with increases every other year based on tenure, 11 office holidays, winter closure, in addition to a Summer Fridays schedule; and investment in professional development.
CRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disability Act. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with all backgrounds. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or other legally protected classification.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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