Associate – Jewish Community Network

POSITION OVERVIEW

Salary Range (Non-Exempt): $60,000 – $80,000

Description: Third Plateau, a leading social impact and philanthropy consulting firm, is looking for a self-directed professional to serve as an Associate on our Jewish Community Impact (JCI) team. The Associate will provide targeted client management, research, and coordination/administrative support. The Associate will work closely with our strategists and researchers to help our nonprofit, foundation, government, and private sector clients bring bold visions to reality and drive social change. Top candidates will be highly organized self-starters, able to work under tight deadlines, able to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously, and be hungry to learn. Known for its supportive work culture, Third Plateau offers a remote-first environment, platinum-level health insurance, generous paid time off, a wellness stipend, professional development opportunities, 401k matching, and more.

Location: Flexible on remote locations, with access to office space in the Bay Area and Sacramento. Please note that being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment at Third Plateau, as we are not able to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.

What You'll Do

The Associate role on the Jewish Community Impact team will work closely with strategists and researchers to help nonprofit, foundation, government, and private sector clients who work within, or in support of, the Jewish community bring bold visions to reality and drive social change. The Associate also supports Third Plateau with internal process improvement efforts.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Client and Project Management (40%)

• Schedule and coordinate meetings and events with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft and execute client communications with support from project lead, including sending pre- and post-meeting materials.
• Produce initial drafts and manage revisions of agendas, facilitation guides, and presentations for key meetings and events.
• Provide admin and tech support on client meetings and retreats, including taking notes.
• Facilitate portions of internal team meetings, client meetings, retreats, and/or breakout groups, with support.
• Work to build strong client relationships, in partnership with project team members.

Deliverable Development (20%)

• Synthesize and analyze inputs from client and stakeholder engagements (in partnership with project team members).
• Develop initial drafts and/or outlines of client deliverables.
• Effectively incorporate feedback from the project lead, other internal team members, and clients in development of iterative drafts.
• Assist in formatting and design of final deliverables.

Research Support (20%)

• Coordinate and conduct stakeholder interviews and focus groups.
• Support data collection, analysis (e.g., interview analysis and coding), and synthesis of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Conduct desk research and draft research findings on a variety of topics, including client markets, landscapes, and field-specific trends.

Internal and Administrative Support (20%) 

• Complete internal administrative tasks (e.g., emails/slack, timekeeping, expenses, scheduling, and travel coordination).
• Participate in internal activities (i.e., full team meetings, peer learning communities, culture-building activities, and regular check-ins with your supervisor).
• Engage in individual and team-wide professional development/learning opportunities.
• Support business development processes, including drafting proposals, coordinating with prospective clients, and representing Third Plateau in meetings with prospective clients.

What You'll Need

• 3-5 years professional experience.
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to be self-directed and manage many moving parts in a remote environment.
• Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into clear, actionable, client-focused takeaways.
• Ability to engage in moderate travel for project work and Third Plateau team retreats.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with teams and build trust with clients and team members.
• Familiarity with and interest in working within the Jewish community

How To Apply

If are you interested in applying, please take some time to review Who We Are and What We Do, and Our Commitment to Equity & Belonging.

After learning about us, submit your cover letter and resume to Lisa Long via email at Lisa@talentepartners.com with the subject line:

• Position Title - Application

In the email, attach your resume, cover letter, and responses to the prompts below in the following format:

• First Name Last Name – Cover Letter.pdf or .doc
• First Name Last Name – Resume.pdf or .doc
• First Name Last Name – Prompt.pdf or .doc

Please detail in your prompt responses the following:

1. Please describe your applicable experience working with nonprofits.
2. Please share which of your skills and experiences uniquely qualify you to enhance the Third Plateau team and our work through this position.
3. How will the different pieces of your identity contribute to this team and work? Please share as much detail as you feel comfortable sharing to help us create a team that represents a diverse set of identities.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?

Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to this field, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

At Third Plateau, we believe in the power of diverse teams. In our recruiting efforts, we always seek to reach a broad and diverse pool of applicants to ensure our final candidates are not a homogenous group in terms of demographics or experience. You can read more about our commitment to Equity & Belonging here. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Third Plateau is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religious creed, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics.