Program Associate, Concierge Board Placement (Part-Time, Remote)

Cause Strategy Partners seeks a wildly talented, deeply passionate and incredibly fun mission-driven professional to join our team. The Program Associate of Concierge Board Placement will report to the Senior Program Associate of Concierge Board Placement & Special Projects, in order to support professionals from Fortune 500 companies, philanthropic foundations and nonprofit organizations to drive high-impact nonprofit board placement, training and support.

The Program Associate will support ongoing Concierge Board Placement (CBP) engagements by managing CBP data, developing assets like presentation decks and executive profiles, and conducting nonprofit research to support current and future engagements. It will be the role of the Program Associate to put forward nonprofits that are a great fit for executives by gaining a firm understanding of both the executive’s preferences and a nonprofit’s programs and services, among other key details. As appropriate the Program Associate will support the CBP service by supporting the development of new tools and systems to continually improve our work.

The Program Associate will be responsible for:

• Providing critical support to Concierge Board Placement (CBP) service by working closely with the Senior Program Associate (SPA), supporting their leadership of our Concierge Board Placement work, including:
  • Creating externally facing assets associated with CBP engagements, such as highly polished presentation decks and executive profiles to be shared with senior executives and nonprofit leadership
  • Supporting scheduling between CBP team and external stakeholders for standard service meetings like Discovery calls, nonprofit presentations, and nonprofit interest calls
  • Researching by digging deep into the world of nonprofits and becoming familiar with the public sector landscape in order to discover organizations doing meaningful work based on executives’ research criteria
  • Conducting outreach to nonprofit leaders to build our list of nonprofits interested in the Concierge Board Placement service
  • Keeping all CBP databases up to date as with new information from research, email correspondence, and/or call notes
  • Working with the BoardLearn and Business Development teams to close engagements
  • Supporting SPA with the CBP evaluation process and data management
  • Organizing and analyzing CBP service and evaluation data to measure outcomes
  • Where appropriate, providing feedback on systems and processes to refine program design and success
• Collaborating with the Cause Strategy Partners team in our commitment to continuous learning and optimization as we strengthen the tools, systems, and processes used to execute all programs by sharing and documenting feedback on all phases of program preparation and execution.
• Supporting ongoing internal and external projects in partnership with the Cause Strategy Partners team
• Performing other duties as necessary and assigned

Please​ ​note​ ​the​ ​following​ ​expectations​ ​for​ this role:

• Part-time employment opportunity with a 25-hour per week requirement
• Remote work with opportunities to connect in person: Cause Strategy Partners’ headquarters are in New York City, but our organization will remain a virtual workplace for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, this role is a remote opportunity, with the expectation that the employee is willing and able to travel to in-person team activities from time to time as deemed necessary.
• Equipment and technology: The Program Associate will be responsible for using their own computer, phone and other necessary technology. Google Voice services can be provided. All remote personnel are expected to have a computer system which can support remote work applications and meetings, including a reliable, stable internet connection.
• Work schedule: Cause Strategy Partners’ regular business hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), Monday through Friday, with core business hours of 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. ET. CSP requires all remote employees to maintain a consistent work schedule that includes CSP’s core business hours.
• The target start date for this role is February 17, 2025.
• Employment Eligibility Verification: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The Program Associate selected to fill this position will report to the Senior Program Associate of Concierge Board Placement & Special Projects. The individual selected to fill this important position will be expected to perform their work in accord with the values of Cause Strategy Partners. They must be adept at a number of core competencies, including:

1. Strong verbal & written communicator: The Program Associate should be an effective, clear, and professional communicator, with an ability to make quick connections, leave positive impressions, and build positive relationships with a variety of external stakeholders, especially a nonprofit audience.
2. Detail- & deadline-oriented: Ability to manage workflow effectively, to track and keep tight deadlines.
3. Possess technological & design prowess: The candidate must be skilled in building and using effective program and team management tools. Ideally, the candidate should be experienced with Google Suite, including Google Sheets, Slides, and Docs. HubSpot experience is a plus.
4. Research skills & organization assessment: Conducting nonprofit research is a primary aspect of the responsibilities of the Program Associate. With the help of our tools and resources along with their judgment, the candidate will be expected to find the best fitting organizations for executives.
5. Highly efficient & organized self-starter: The Program Associate will be expected to take responsibility for tasks and work both independently and collaboratively across the programs team. They will demonstrate the ability to manage workflow independently, effectively, and with excellence.
6. Possess social sector experience: Nonprofit governance is our passion; a familiarity with and understanding of the social good sector, either related to corporate social responsibility or nonprofits, is strongly preferred.
7. Creative & open team player: The Program Associate will embody a sense of positivity and openness, embracing creativity and the sharing of ideas within teams. They will embody a sense of positivity, enthusiasm, and team-building characteristics.

COMPENSATION

The Program Associate will be compensated at $26-$28 per hour, commensurate with experience.

This part-time position is eligible for paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), paid sick leave, and paid parental leave (after having worked 26 consecutive weeks), but is not eligible to participate in company health and retirement benefits.

HIRING PROCESS

To apply:

1. Submit this application form where you will be asked to provide your contact information.
2. Send an email with your resume and cover letter attached to Jono Warren (jono@causestrategypartners.com), Senior Program Associate of Concierge Board Placement & Special Projects, by the application deadline.

Application Deadline: Monday, January 20, 2025

1. We review your application based on skills and experience and pay particular attention to how you connect your experience to the responsibilities of this role.
2. If applicable, you will be invited to move through our interview and screening process. In total, this process entails:
   1. A 20-minute phone interview.
   2. A written assessment which should take no more than 30 minutes to complete
   3. A one-hour video interview, including a sample project assessment.
   4. A final 30-minute video interview with Rob Acton, Founder & CEO.
3. If applicable, offer & onboarding. Start date targeted for Monday, February 17th.

Please be in touch with Jono Warren (jono@causestrategypartners.com), Senior Program Associate of Concierge Board Placement & Special Projects, with any questions.

ABOUT CAUSE STRATEGY PARTNERS

Cause Strategy Partners works at the intersection of nonprofits and corporations to connect a diverse network of talented professionals interested in board service with value-aligned nonprofits seeking new board members.

Our curated and technology-enabled BoardLead process matches potential board candidates from the world’s leading corporations, professional services firms, and foundations with vetted nonprofits in their cause area. Through our BoardLearn platform and ongoing live trainings, we train candidates to be effective board members from day one.

Our individualized Concierge Board Placement service connects senior executives at top companies with high-profile nonprofits that have openings on their Board of Directors.

We partner with Fortune 500 companies and global professional services firms in the US and UK to help them retain talent, offer professional development opportunities, and advance their community engagement and CSR goals.

We train nonprofit leaders to work effectively with their board, help them attract talented potential board candidates via our BoardLead platform, vet candidates, and reduce friction in finding and selecting board members who can help them drive their mission forward.

See www.causestrategypartners.com to learn more about our work.

Cause Strategy Partners is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in its hiring and relationships with its employees and contractors, without regard to race, gender and/or gender identity or expression, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, unemployment status, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, citizenship status, or any other legally-protected basis. We believe CSP is stronger as a company when its workforce is comprised of a diverse group of highly-qualified professionals.