Wanted: Practical Idealist
   
 

GivingWorks is currently recruiting an entry-level Consultant. Join us and share in the challenge of delivering socially consequential work while enjoying close working relationships, and independent working environment, and the personal satisfaction of making a difference.

 
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Consultant

In GivingWorks, we believe in recruiting the best talent and challenging each of our colleagues to the utmost as a full member of the team. The candidate will have primary responsibility of identifying, analyzing, and organizing what is known about a specific problem or issue – and generating insight that will lead to the formulation of our approach. The selected candidate will be involved in multiple aspects of our consulting work, including but not limited to:

  • Challenging thought work designing innovative solutions to difficult problems
  • Interviews and interaction with leaders in public service
  • Information gathering,literature review and analytical modeling/font>
  • Producing papers and issue briefs
  • Designing and delivering presentations

Requirements

  • Strong academic performance in an analytical discipline
  • Solid quantitative & conceptual reasoning ability
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Teamwork & versatility
  • 1-3 years work experience
  • Periodic travel (US & international)
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic small business environment

Strong pluses
  • Consulting experience
  • Ability to communicate ideas visually and conceptually
  • MPP, MPA, MBA
  • Knowledge of French &/or Spanish
  • Intellectual Curiosity/font>

Application Instructions
To apply, please send the following:
Resume
Cover letter explaining interest in position
Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable)
Analytical writing sample (no more than 1,000 words)

Electronic submission: careers@givingworks.com
Paper submission: GivingWorks Inc.
Attn: Recruitment Coordinator
Post Office Box 8904,
Falls Church, VA 22041-8904


Additional Information: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the appropriate candidate is identified and recruited. We will contact those candidates whose applications we wihs to pursue and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Salary commensurate with qualifications. GivingWorks is committed to fostering excellence and diversity among its staff. Salary based on qualifications.


Deadline for application: March 30, 2008

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