Junior Associate
at BroderickHaight Consulting
BroderickHaight Junior Associates work closely with Senior Associates and Directors to prove their mastery of the core, professional skills necessary for a successful career in the non-profit, international development or public sector – Grant Writing, Proposal Development, Recruitment, Project Management
& Communications. BroderickHaight is a trusted partner for dozens of domestic and international implementers of all sizes seeking the strategic guidance and expertise to assess, scope, design, price, staff, deliver, and administer competitive and innovative projects funded by large foundations or government mechanisms. With proven project management skills, Junior Associates are expected to manage their own work streams, occasionally lead client interactions, and/or direct groups of their peers, superiors, and clients to accomplish project goals. Junior Associates possess two to five years’ experience with a proven track record of adroit competence delivering business development, grant writing, recruitment or other key BroderickHaight services. BHC Junior Associates are expected to work at least 24-32/hours a week at a rate of $31.25-$45/hour plus PTO and benefits. While able to work remotely, with some exceptions, potential Team Members should be based in California or the DMV. Please ask!
Join the BroderickHaight Team!
After years of growth, BroderickHaight is seeking to expand our roster of employees and consultants. BroderickHaight is a trusted partner for dozens of domestic and international implementers of all sizes seeking the strategic guidance and expertise to assess, scope, design, price, staff, deliver, and
administer competitive and innovative projects funded by large foundations or government mechanisms. If you are ready to continue building a successful career in the non-profit, international development or public sector, BroderickHaight helps early career employees develop the panache, gravitas, project
management and communication skills required for success. We help you develop the core, professional skills necessary to master Grant Writing, Proposal Development, Recruitment & Communications. With regular supervision and mentoring, Junior Program Analysts, Analysts, Junior Associates and Associates are given specific work orders in response to existing client work streams with detailed steps and timelines for successfully completing tasks.
At BroderickHaight, true work-life balance begins with a standard work week of 32- to 35-hours with a minimum of 24 hours. The occasional busy week is fully compensated, hour by hour. While able to work remote or from client sites, our team members must maintain a relatively set schedule so team members
and clients can predictably reach out to discuss evolving needs, so that projects can be assigned and deliverables can be assessed. Under regular supervision and mentoring, Junior Associates are given specific work orders in response to existing client work streams with detailed steps and timelines for
successfully completing tasks. To make this flexibility possible, all team members provide metric-based, daily updates, frequent calls and end of week reports that demonstrate progress made, request additional inputs or support, and, highlight any potential upcoming challenges and opportunities.
Job Responsibilities may vary based on active client work streams
Grant Writing & Proposal Development – 40% level of Effort
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Analysis and Review of existing client funding streams, proposals and reports
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Research and track public sector funding opportunities and maintain development pipeline for clients
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Assessment, research and recommendations to clients about potential funders
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Conduct desk research, gather data and materials for upcoming funding opportunities related to client priorities, context, partners and competitors.
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Development of metric oriented, benchmarks, calendars and timelines for client proposals and reports
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Participate in key client meetings, such as kick-off meetings, design sessions, and reviews
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Development of proposal outlines and drafting of compelling language for specific bid opportunities.
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Support the drafting, review, and editing of sections or annexes of proposals, graphics production or non-technical pieces of proposals, such as organizational charts.
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Revising drafts based on feedback from assigned, supervising, senior associate and clients. Ensure the final proposals are properly edited and formatted in line with client/BHC style and branding policies and guidelines.
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Sending daily updates to assigned, supervising senior associate
Recruitment – 40% level of effort
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Assist Associates with recruitment efforts for various positions as required by client needs.
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Support gathering, collation and updating of job descriptions, resumes and bios, candidate sourcing, sharing qualifications of candidates with technical teams for feedback, and schedule and take notes during interviews for recruitment assignments.
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Daily metrics tracking of recruitment outreach and response.
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Joining kick-off calls with client
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Sourcing candidates using LinkedIn recruiter, conference attendee list, etc.
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Direct personalized outreach to potential candidates
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Coordinate correspondence with potential candidates and client
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Join, support or lead phone screenings of potential candidates
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Finessing, tailoring and presenting finalist candidate materials (CV, cover letter, etc.) to better demonstrate their fit for the client role or project.
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Organizing BHCs internal files for recruitment
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Creating and cleaning excel databases – prepping for export to new database
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Logging candidate responses and storing documents
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Sending daily updates to senior associate/ client as appropriate
Project Management, Communications and Business Development – 20% level of effort
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Supporting clients with ongoing project management support as requested
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Supporting creation or updating of marketing materials, websites, broadcasts and narrowcasts
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Supporting updating or maintenance of BHC social media activities
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Supporting development of materials for client work order requests
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Supporting client communications for upcoming events
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Contribute to BHC/client business development systems, tools, and process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
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BA from an accredited university in a related field with three to five years of relevant experience
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Or, MA from an accredited university with two to three years of relevant experience
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Proven interest in domestic non-profit, public sector or international development implemented.
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Ability to remain calm, pleasant and productive under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
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Ability to be flexible with schedule, work independently and remotely.
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Strong writing, planning, organization, and time management skills - Microsoft Office skills required.
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Excellent math and excel skills required.
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English language fluency required, Foreign language proficiency preferred.
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Excellent time management skills, organization, and planning
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Preference given to:
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Work or academic background in non-profit, public sector or international development.
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Experience in recruiting desired.
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How To Apply: Qualified applicants should submit a CV and cover letter highlighting fit for the position to recruitment@broderickhaightconsulting.com with the subject line "BHC Junior Associate”