Curtis Strategy is a strategy consulting firm serving purpose-driven organizations in the Health & Human Services, Higher Education, Credit Unions, Associations, and other nonprofit sectors. Curtis Strategy specializes in Strategic Planning, Organization Design, Board Governance, Succession Planning, and Merger and Affiliation (M&A) Strategy. Our team drives the change and evolution of nonprofits into the future by working collaboratively with organizations to align the right resources, design innovative strategies, and create customized plans leading to future growth and sustainability. Our mission is to advance nonprofit organizations toward future relevance through exponential thinking, innovative strategy, and transformative change.
Position Overview:
Curtis Strategy is growing and looking to hire dynamic Associate Consultants to join our firm. Associates play an integral role in engagement support, client success, and business analytics. Associates serve on multiple client engagements, manage complex projects, and routinely interact with leading nonprofit C-Suite executives, boards of directors, and industry leaders. As Associates grow and develop within the firm, they have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities and advance to the position of Strategy Consultant.
Primary Purpose:
To support the work of the Strategy Consultant in ensuring high-quality analytics, presentations, and project support.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive support to clients throughout the entire project lifecycle and collaborate closely with the project team to address critical issues and identify opportunities for improvement
Support the design and development of high-quality client deliverables and client communications including recommendations/synthesis of insights from analysis
Manage project logistics, including scheduling meetings, coordinating tasks, and tracking deadlines, to ensure projects stay on track and meet client expectations
Develop analytical processes and structure findings to provide actionable client insights
Manage complex data sets and perform quantitative analysis
Perform primary and secondary research
Additional Responsibilities:
Facilitate interviews at all levels of the client's organization, problem-solve, and make recommendations to the Strategy Consultant for improving our client's organization
Facilitate individual interviews, focus groups, and surveys at all levels of the client's organization, analyze results, and make client recommendations in collaboration with the Strategy Consultant
Develop meaningful client relationships
Compile, analyze, and present information orally, visually, and in writing using approved deliverable reports and templates
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
2+ years of work experience; management consulting, human resources, operations, or equivalent professional experience preferred
Proficient in use of Google Workspace
Experience analyzing and synthesizing large data sets in Google Sheets
Experience in developing and presenting high-quality client deliverables
Strong interest in nonprofit sectors, services, and strategy
Ability to view challenges through multiple levels of perspective and problem-solve creatively
Effectively communicate with all levels of an organization
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and remotely as a team player
Ability to manage complexity in a dynamic client and team environment
Ability to work collaboratively with key internal and external leaders
Skilled in relationship-building and active listening
Strong attention to detail and project management skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Willingness to travel as required for client projects
Sectors:
Healthcare
Human Services
Associations
Credit Unions
Higher Education
Foundations
Employment Type:
Full-Time/ W-2
Job Functions:
Consulting, Project Management, Strategy, Data Analysis & Synthesis
Location: Primarily virtual, with travel requirements based on project and client need