Impact Associate
BACKGROUND
Four Corners Global Consulting Group, LLC is a women- and LGBTQ-owned social impact consulting practice, firmly rooted in equity and rights-based principles and with a specialized approach to amplifying social change. We provide services to nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, foundations, and corporations, in four mutually reinforcing areas: strategy, growth, measurement & data, and leadership & culture. Four Corners is a new and rapidly growing practice, with a small team that has worked together across a wide range of geographic, cultural, and organizational settings. As a result, we trust each other and enjoy working in partnership. We’re especially proud of the unique blend of passion, humor, and humility embodied by our team and are eager to work with someone who shares our commitment to social justice, our dedication to learning, and our practice of deep collaboration. Ultimately, we know that social justice work requires tenacity, dedication, and endless hard work, and we seek someone who, like us, is intentional about making the journey fun and meaningful!
ABOUT THE JOB
Four Corners is seeking a high-performing, resourceful individual who is passionate about data-informed social impact work. Our team is looking for an individual with superb writing, organization, and project management skills; an eagerness to engage across a diverse set of clients and projects; and an ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and efficiently. The person in this position will work closely with the Four Corners team to provide project management and administrative support on a range of measurement and evaluation projects, as well as other strategic initiatives as needed.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to social justice and/or human rights work, and experience working within non-profit, international NGO, foundation, or university settings. Proficiency in either Spanish or French is preferred but not required. Four Corners is looking for a high-performing individual who can execute effectively, collaboratively, and independently, and who is eager to learn and grow as a part of our practice.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build a deep understanding of clients’ strengths, needs, and opportunities
Lead logistics for key data collection events (interviews, focus group discussions),
supporting facilitation as needed
Contribute to the development of data collection tools (surveys, interview and focus group discussion guides)
Use quantitative and qualitative methods to code, clean, and analyze data
Identify and implement creative ways of visualizing data findings
Conduct desk reviews, collate documents, and synthesize and distill complex
information in clear and compelling ways
Demonstrate knowledge of current issues and promising strategies in the social impact space, specifically the philanthropic, nonprofit, and academic sectors; conduct research
on emerging industry trends and best practices
Prepare decks, collateral, and talking points for client meetings and presentations
Manage an evolving set of responsibilities, and regularly mitigate identified challenges, ensuring strong and effective communications in complex and time-sensitive situations
Provide general administrative and project management support as needed, including the development of work plans and timelines
Participate in weekly Four Corners meetings and provide regular updates to Four
Corners leadership
Build strong working relationships with team members, establishing a role as a trusted partner
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
2-5 years working in the social impact sector
Strong familiarity with social justice/human rights programming
Exceptional writing and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with meticulous
attention to detail
A demonstrated interest in industry trends across the social impact sector
Experience with Google Slides/PowerPoint, Google Docs/Word, Excel/Sheets, etc.
Spanish or French language skills a plus
Experience with Qualtrics or other similar survey tools a plus
Ability to flex schedule as needed to perform duties as assigned
Demonstrated ability to prioritize across competing priorities, think strategically, and creatively solve problems
A deep commitment to excellence and learning
Self-motivated, driven, flexible, and resourceful
Empathetic, self-aware, and highly communicative
Exercises good judgment and contributes to a positive team environment
WHY YOU WANT TO WORK AT FOUR CORNERS
Working for social change is in your DNA
You want to work with people who care about you as a whole person as much as they care about your work product
You thrive in collaborative environments
The opportunity to advance within our quickly growing practice, build new skills, and expand your responsibilities sounds appealing
You are eager to learn about and advance best practices, keeping up with emerging trends in the domestic and international social impact sector
COMPENSATION AND OTHER DETAILS
This is a full time (40 hours/week) position. The annual salary for this position is $57,500. We also offer an IRA plan, medical and dental insurance, unlimited vacation time, in addition to sick/wellness time as needed, and schedule flexibility in accordance with the firm’s culture and practices. Four Corners is also committed to the professional development of its employees and will identify and facilitate such opportunities.
Building a more just and equitable world is central to our mission, and as our team expands, we are committed to representing diverse identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, people from working class backgrounds, women, immigrants, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.
LOCATION
This position is fully remote, however there may be in-person meetings scheduled from time to time. Since Four Corners is headquartered in Chicago, for the purposes of team building and team cohesion, applicants from the Chicagoland area may be prioritized but that should not discourage exceptional candidates from elsewhere from applying! Candidates must be based in the United States.
APPLICATION
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to info@fourcornersglobalgroup.com with Impact Associate in the subject line. Your cover letter should describe your interest in the role and outline how your qualifications and experiences align with the position’s responsibilities. Four Corners will follow up with selected applicants to schedule interviews.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.