Initiative Support Associate, Consulting

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Initiative Support Associate, Consulting based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to support mission-driven organizations through high-quality consulting engagements and operational coordination. You’ll work closely with consulting professionals to keep projects organized, on track, and positioned for successful delivery. The position combines project coordination, research, data analysis, knowledge management, and client support. You’ll help translate complex information into clear reports, presentations, recommendations, and other useful deliverables. The role provides exposure to nonprofit finance, community-centered finance, and organizations navigating growth and systemic challenges. You’ll collaborate across teams and geographies in a dynamic environment where priorities can evolve quickly. This is an ideal opportunity for an organized, analytical, and curious professional who wants to contribute to meaningful community impact.

Accountabilities: Coordinate consulting project logistics, maintaining project plans, timelines, action trackers, deliverables, and other tools that support effective execution.

Support client-facing administrative processes, including reporting schedules, invoicing, billing, re-grant disbursements, and documentation coordination with internal and external partners.

Prepare meeting agendas, materials, notes, and follow-up communications while monitoring action items and proactively communicating progress, risks, and support needs.

Contribute to client deliverables such as PowerPoint presentations, engagement letters, research reports, workshop materials, and training curricula.

Conduct research, gather information, and compile quantitative and qualitative data to support consulting engagements and client recommendations.

Maintain accurate project, financial, and impact information in Salesforce and other knowledge-management systems.

Analyze information and synthesize findings, observations, trends, and recommendations into clear, accurate, and accessible outputs.

Review presentations, reports, summaries, and other work products for accuracy, consistency, completeness, and quality before delivery.

Identify recurring themes, lessons learned, and effective practices across projects and contribute to shared tools, templates, resources, and knowledge repositories.

Collaborate with consulting teams, clients, partners, and colleagues to support successful engagements and build positive, trust-based relationships.

Lead or support logistics for workshops, training sessions, events, and convenings, including scheduling, participant coordination, materials preparation, and virtual or in-person execution.

Participate in internal and client meetings, contribute to department initiatives, pursue professional development, and support special projects or organizational priorities as needed.

Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and recommend practical changes that strengthen project delivery and team effectiveness.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience.

At least one year of professional work experience.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and consistently demonstrate attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, and external partners.

Demonstrated analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to work with both quantitative and qualitative information.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a distributed, matrixed team environment.

Experience in nonprofit, public-sector, consulting, financial services, or a related environment is highly valued.

Interest in or willingness to learn about community development financial institutions (CDFIs), community-centered finance, and the nonprofit sector.

Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams, geographies, perspectives, and areas of expertise.

Ability to work with large amounts of information and independently develop organized reports, presentations, and other client-ready materials.

A proactive, accountable approach to work, with the confidence to take ownership, communicate potential challenges early, and seek clarification when needed.

Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Comfort working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where priorities may shift and ambiguity is part of the work.

Benefits:

Full-time compensation range of $66,000–$70,200 , with offers determined based on relevant background, experience, and internal equity.

US-based remote work, with a strong preference for candidates within commuting distance of offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, or Los Angeles.

Core business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time , supporting collaboration and accessibility across teams.

Up to 20 paid holidays/business closure days plus three floating holidays.

Flexible time-off policy.

Group medical insurance with a funded health reimbursement account.

Dental and vision coverage.

Life insurance and disability plans.

Retirement plan featuring a 4% non-elective employer contribution plus an additional matching contribution of up to 2% .

Work-from-home fund to support an effective remote working environment.

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.

Approximately 20% occasional travel may be required for client and organizational needs.

Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and exposure to mission-driven consulting engagements.

A collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-oriented work environment focused on strengthening nonprofit organizations and advancing community well-being.

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