Job Summary
Ichor Strategies is seeking to hire a Consultant to join our Engagement team to support community engagement, client deliverables, event management, and project management functions.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse stakeholders across social impact and/or corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Key areas of expertise include community engagement, project management, partnership development, relationship management, communications, and event planning. This role requires a keen understanding of social justice and community development issues (e.g., digital inclusion, education, health justice, housing, racial and gender equity, and/or workforce development). It also requires a deep knowledge of the Bay Area's socio-political history and current climate.
This full-time, remote position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and reports to the Principal of Engagement. Expect a non-traditional workweek with occasional evening and/or weekend commitments, depending on client demands. Travel may be necessary as per business requirements. Job criteria may adapt to shifting business priorities.
Ichor Strategies presents some rare opportunities for an employee to work at an organization that:
· Is an MBE-certified Black-owned business
· Is one of Crain's NY top 100 Best Places to Work in NYC
· Is truly mission driven
· Has a truly diverse staff and inclusive culture
Duties and Responsibilities
Client Management
- Works directly with the client’s contact(s) in the Western U.S. and senior staff to communicate evolving client and community needs.
- Offers valuable insight in client meetings with support from senior staff.
- Responds to client needs thoroughly, promptly, and accurately.
- Understands budgeting and billing issues related to managing contracts and event/travel expenses.
- Participates in the timely completion of regional on-the-ground updates, check-ins, and activity reports.
Community Engagement & Project Management
- Confidence in developing ties to grassroots, faith-based, nonprofits, and other community leaders along major metro centers in the West region.
- Subject matter expertise on the Bay Area's socio-political history and current climate.
- Comfortable reaching out to community leaders to set up meetings to gather insights on the needs of neighborhoods and communities.
- Comfortable moderating discussions between community leaders and clients on a wide variety of topics including technology, inequality, race, education, public safety, housing etc.
- Ability to manage and maintain strong relationships with community leaders and comfortable representing Ichor or client at events/forums.
- Existing ties with community leaders (faith-based, nonprofit, economic development, etc.) in communities in the Bay Area preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities for Client:
Volunteer Coordination
- Utilize nonprofit vetting portals to ensure compliance and credibility of partner organizations.
- Input volunteer opportunities into designated portals, fostering engagement and participation.
- Employ various channels, including monthly newsletters, volunteer champions, CSR newsletters, and slack channels/ERGs, to recruit employees from client companies for volunteering opportunities.
Community Events Coordination
- Coordinate logistics for community events in collaboration with nonprofit partners, ensuring seamless execution.
- Work closely with internal teams at client companies to coordinate event attendance at sponsored events.
- Identify and compile volunteer, thought leadership, and partnership opportunities within the community.
Onsite Event Management
- Ensure smooth event execution by serving as point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, and arranging necessary materials and resources, including tablecloths, collateral, and swag, as needed.
Metrics Gathering
- Maintain a tracking system to monitor metrics for community events and chamber engagements, requiring effective relationship management with relevant stakeholders to gather accurate data.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related area of study
- 4–8 years of full-time professional experience in a related role or field
- Established understanding and knowledge of the SF Bay Area
- Preference for bilingual English/Spanish speakers
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
Skills and Abilities
Technical Skills:
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Facilitation
- Writing
- Research
- Data collection
- Software proficiency or ability to learn Google workplace, Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, etc.) , Webex, Smartsheet, and Harvest
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
- Seamless ability to manage strong relationships with and build rapport across both corporate and community stakeholders
- Ability to take a resourceful and proactive approach to client and project management without the need for substantial direction from senior staff
- Solutions orientation and ability to blend big-picture thinking about clients’ challenges with tactical problem-solving
- Comfortable moderating discussions between community leaders and clients on a wide variety of topics, including technology, inequality, race, education, public health, and housing
- Highly collaborative and motivated by untangling complex problems through teamwork
- Shows analytical strength and focused creativity in discussions, writing, and presentations
About Ichor
Ichor Strategies is a management consulting firm specializing in connecting businesses to the communities in which they operate to build impactful strategies that deliver tangible results. We are a trusted advisor to Fortune 100 companies, providing a combination of strategic communications, policy support, and relationships in urban communities.
We are a powerhouse team of passionate advisors and experts with a combination of business acumen and cultural fluency, operating at the intersection of urban communities and major corporations. Trusted by those organizations and communities alike, we are uniquely positioned to bridge gaps to progress and unlock powerful opportunities for mutual success.
A certified MBE, our diversity powers our ability to access all communities and understand nuances that others might miss. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in tech policy and/or digital equity?
- How many years of experience do you have in community engagement?
- Have you lived in the San Francisco area for at least 2-5 years? (Please note, only a 'Yes' will be accepted).
Education:
Location:
- San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Remote
