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Company Description:

Raftelis helps local governments and utilities thrive by providing management consulting expertise to help transform local governments and utilities. We've provided professional consulting services to more than 700 organizations in the last year alone. We work in all areas of management consulting, including finance, assessment, communications, technology, executive recruitment, and strategic planning.

We're proud to share that Raftelis has been certified as a Great Place to Work®! 93% of our employees say it is a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical US-based company. As one of our employees said, “At Raftelis, we maintain a great balance between hard work and allowing staff to focus on their lives outside of work. We also have a strong culture where people genuinely care about each other, and leadership is committed to doing what's best for both our employees and the firm”.

Job Summary:

Raftelis is searching for a new Associate Consultant to join our Organizational Excellence team. This position will support work in our Strategic Planning and Organizational Assessment practices, with a focus on coordination and execution that contribute to successful client engagements. In the Strategic Planning practice, you'll help prepare for and support executive retreats, departmental planning sessions, and community workshops. Tasks may include building presentations, preparing materials, organizing supplies, and assisting with engagement activities such as focus groups, surveys, and community meetings. In the Organizational Assessment practice, you may assist with compiling research, formatting deliverables, and providing general support to the consulting team.

We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, a proactive communicator, and someone who enjoys supporting a team and is excited to contribute to meaningful client work. You'll collaborate with consultants and senior staff across a range of projects in a dynamic, hands-on environment. This role is perfect for an individual at the beginning of their career who's eager to grow, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys helping teams run smoothly.

Make your career one that improves communities across the country.

Raftelis provides trusted expertise in the areas of finance, organization, and technology to help local governments and utilities solve their toughest challenges and, ultimately, make our communities better places to live, work, and play.

What you will be doing:

+ Support the development and execution of organizational assessments and strategic planning projects for local government and utility organizations, helping ensure that projects run smoothly and meet client needs.

+ Assisting in collecting and analyzing data to support environmental scans and survey-based analyses.

+ Contributing to creating reports and presentations, tailoring communication for a range of audiences, from professionals to the public.

+ Helping prepare and organize materials for client meetings, including building PowerPoint decks and creating workbooks, for both internal and client-facing activities

+ Providing logistical support during in-person retreats and virtual workshops, helping to ensure smooth execution.

+ Collaborating with consultants and senior team members on various projects, learning from industry leaders in organizational, financial, technology, and management consulting.

You have:

+ A Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, public policy, or a related field

+ Ability to work within a small team that may be spread across a broad geography

+ A constant drive to be better and know there is always something new to learn

+ A desire to work hard, perform at a high level, and be compensated appropriately for it

+ A willingness to travel overnight (up to 25%) with occasional weekend travel

+ Very strong written and verbal communication skills

It would be great if you had:

+ Prior work experience in local government or utilities

+ Experience with performance improvement methods such as Lean and Six Sigma

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Rewards:

Working for a values-based organization focused on growth with an exceptional reputation in its industry, employees receive competitive compensation and excellent benefits that include:

+ 100% company-paid medical (50% paid dependent medical) and dental benefits

+ Health Savings Account with company contributions

+ Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Vision Insurance

+ Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

+ Discretionary paid time off program and education reimbursement program

+ 401(k) with company contributions

+ Long-term care benefits

+ Pet insurance

+ Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office and two days remote)

The salary range for the Associate Consultant position is $70k to $85k. Compensation depends on education, experience, and location.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Raftelis uses E-VERIFY. Raftelis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and our sincere belief in the dignity of each employee, it is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment based on of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, parental status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition, including but not limited to lactation, age, disability, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, volunteer rescue squad worker status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Raftelis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Lisa Wilson, Director of Human Resources at 704-910-8961.

To learn more about Raftelis and apply, please visit www.raftelis.com.