The Project & Operations Associate reports directly to the Founder & CEO, and will provide key support for her and our strategy consultants on client projects and internal operations. This role is designed to augment and amplify the strengths and expertise of our current consultants and CEO by carrying out key administrative, project management, and organizational tasks that support their efficiency and effectiveness. You will help implement the communications, marketing, or fundraising strategy designed by our strategy consultants alongside clients, but will not be expected to develop these strategies or lead client projects yourself.
This is an early-career generalist role for someone with a few years of experience in communications or development in the nonprofit sector. It will be a great fit for someone who ultimately sees themselves pursuing a career in nonprofit communications, development, or leadership - and wants to learn from seasoned experts by integrating yourself into their work on the ground across multiple contexts and mission spaces.
These are the characteristics we desire the most for the person in this role. If you don’t see yourself reflected in 100% of these (except residence in Washington state), that’s OK - we encourage you to apply anyway.
Though the balance may vary over time, the Project & Operations Associate will likely focus about 50% of your time on client-facing billable project work led by our strategy consultants, and about 50% of your time on a variety of tasks that support Common Great’s marketing, business development, and internal operations.
We do not expect the person in this role to have done everything in the lists below prior to joining our team; you will receive appropriate guidance and training from our team on unfamiliar tasks!
Internal Support: Business Development, Marketing, and Internal Operations
As directed by the CEO, the Project & Operations Associate will be the driving force behind key internal operations and practices that allow our consultants to thrive in their roles and focus on helping our clients succeed. This includes:
Client Project Support: Communications, Marketing, and Development
Every client project looks different, based on the specific needs of each organization. Your role inside a variety of client projects will be directed by the project’s lead consultant, and will include combinations of key activities that support their development and communications strategies and the overall success of our team. These possible client project tasks and responsibilities could include:
The Project & Operations Associate reports directly to the Founder & CEO, and will provide key support for her and our strategy consultants on client projects and internal operations. This role is designed to augment and amplify the strengths and expertise of our current consultants and CEO by carrying out key administrative, project management, and organizational tasks that support their efficiency and effectiveness. You will help implement the communications, marketing, or fundraising strategy designed by our strategy consultants alongside clients, but will not be expected to develop these strategies or lead client projects yourself.
This is an early-career generalist role for someone with a few years of experience in communications or development in the nonprofit sector. It will be a great fit for someone who ultimately sees themselves pursuing a career in nonprofit communications, development, or leadership - and wants…
Common Great takes rest, wellness, and mental health seriously as a company. We know from personal experience that front-line employment in the nonprofit sector puts workers at extraordinary risk of burnout. As a company, we want to lead by example and set a visibly different norm for nonprofits and other consultancies.
Our intention is to create generous paid and unpaid time off policies for our team that allow you to build the kind of life and work-life balance that you want for yourself. We want our team to have flexibility, rest, recuperation, and the ability to absorb the ups and downs of life without threat to your success or employment.
Common Great is still a startup, and we intend to build our employee benefits up over time. Current benefits include:
Common Great takes rest, wellness, and mental health seriously as a company. We know from personal experience that front-line employment in the nonprofit sector puts workers at extraordinary risk of burnout. As a company, we want to lead by example and set a visibly different norm for nonprofits and other consultancies.
Our intention is to create generous paid and unpaid time off policies for our team that allow you to build the kind of life and work-life balance that you want for yourself. We want our team to have flexibility, rest, recuperation, and the ability to absorb the ups and downs of life without threat to your success or employment.
Common Great is still a startup, and we intend to build our employee benefits up over time. Current benefits include:
Candidates must be fluent in English. Other language proficiencies are welcome.
Candidates must be fluent in English. Other language proficiencies are welcome.
Our hiring process is intentionally lightweight and informal, but we make efforts to ensure it’s an equitable one. Applications submitted by Friday, February 21, 2025 will receive priority, and we will interview candidates on a rolling basis as we receive applications. Our ideal start time is April 7, 2025 - but there’s wiggle room for the right candidate.
To apply, send the following items to hello@commongreat.us:
If you interview for this role, you can expect:
We expect there will be two rounds of interviews, but a third conversation with our finalists may be scheduled depending on the candidate pool.
Our hiring process is intentionally lightweight and informal, but we make efforts to ensure it’s an equitable one. Applications submitted by Friday, February 21, 2025 will receive…