About the Role  

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, passionate, and rigorous professional to join our collaborative and growing team. You will drive innovative problem-solving for clients, manage complex client and stakeholder interactions, produce industry-enhancing thought leadership, and ensure the excellence of client deliverables.

 

We are especially looking for individuals interested in advancing non-traditional community and economic development models, and the systems they interact with, to join us in making a difference in communities. Our work spans a variety of topics, such as economic resilience, inclusive and equitable development, job transformations, talent attraction, housing access, and placemaking, that intersect with communities at different scales, from neighborhoods to regional economies. 

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The Senior Consultant will demonstrate an aptitude in business development, managing multiple projects, leading teams on research, analytics, engagement, and strategy development.

 

Who You Are

• Convener: You recognize that a well-prepared and supported community can achieve far more than a single, highly talented individual. You can bring together thought leaders and facilitate conversations to identify the best/most creative ways to build a nurturing and generative community. You enjoy removing barriers to our partners coming together. 

• Mobilizer: You’ve got that rare mix of vision and tactics that make other leaders admire you. You've managed multiple teams on a range of different projects, but you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get in the trenches yourself.

• Resourceful & Adaptable: You’re at ease with ambiguity and rapid change. You possess a positive, can-do attitude and are adept at identifying creative solutions to obstacles. You can juggle many important responsibilities at once, and you’re rigorous about prioritizing.

• Committed to Inclusion: You're always asking, “whose voice is not at the table?” You have experience working with diverse teams and successfully navigating cross-cultural communication locally and globally. You deeply value creating a workplace that is supportive of difference. . 

 

Your Skills & Competencies

This work is analytical, collaborative, and challenging. The Senior Consultant will be an experienced leader who is committed to their learning and growth and possess the following skills and competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: You’re a strong conceptual thinker who can easily grasp and navigate a range of abstract concepts, relate them to one another, and translate those concepts into strategies and practical actions.

• Implementation of Complex Projects: You’re a confident project manager, leading and executing a portfolio of interconnected projects with high attention to detail across multiple stakeholders.

• Research and Data Synthesis: You can engage partners and internal resources to structure quantitative and qualitative analyses and draw and apply actionable recommendations.a

• Written and Verbal Communications: Your written and verbal communication skills are excellent, with an ability to independently create original public content and deliver verbal presentations in multiple settings.

• Self-Motivation: You proactively take the initiative, identifying problems and opportunities across your portfolio, developing recommendations, and taking action on those recommendations.

• Adaptability: You thrive in an ambiguous environment where you have the autonomy to drive your work.

• Learning Mindset: You desire continuous improvement, have an innate sense of curiosity, and are grounded by a foundation of self-awareness that provides space for learning and growth. 

• Passion for Social Change: You are driven by the desire to contribute to making a change in our society, and making the economy work for all people. You’re interested in system integration and social change theories and putting those theories into practice.  

 

What You’ll Need

5+ years of overall professional experience in roles that include:

• Consulting experience in the fields of community planning, economic development, housing and workforce development, and planning for at least three years

• A proven track record of leading multiple client-facing projects, and authoring and managing team production of high-quality client deliverables

• Facilitation of small and large groups; experience in design thinking is a plus

• Recognition from peers, clients, leadership, and teams for superior active listening, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
   

Compensation and Location

Fourth Economy provides its employees with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous vacation and sick time, and holidays, and an impressive match of employee contributions to the 401k retirement plan.

 

Starting salary is $80,000.

 

We are location agnostic when it comes to this hire. We work east coast hours but have employees in various locations and time zones across the US. We are especially interested in candidates residing in or interested in working from the New England States, Mid Atlantic, Virginia, Georgia and the Midwest.

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Benefits 

Fourth Economy is committed to providing benefits that support the well-being of our team. 

• Health, dental & vision insurance for you and your family (the current plan is a Gold PPO plan)

• Retirement with company match

• Professional Development Support

• Eligible for profit-sharing bonuses

• Generous PTO, Sick & Flex time policies

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Working at Fourth Economy

Fourth Economy is as much an approach as it is a company. We work to advance the recognition that the economic and community development actions of the past have failed many, and we all must do better. People who thrive at Fourth Economy share values that define our actions and attitudes. These values include:

• Intentionality - We value thoughtful, personal approaches that are tailored to each unique engagement and centered around creating impact.

• Inclusivity - We are passionate about creating a culture that prioritizes diversity, respect, and accessibility for our team members and clients.

• Creativity - We embed exploration into our team culture and client work. We are energized by venturing down new pathways to uncover innovative strategies.

• Collaboration - We utilize people-centered practices to build trust and foster authentic relationships that lead to co-created solutions.

• Curiosity - We approach our work with openness. We are passionate about using research, analysis, and lived experiences to deepen our knowledge and find new ways to improve and grow.

 

We believe Fourth Economy can be a platform for personal exploration and growth while creating positive change throughout the country.

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