Jobs
Associate Consultant
Open until 10/26/07.
About Our Company
LFA (LaFrance Associates, LLC) is a San Francisco-based consulting group serving the social profit sector, including nonprofit, philanthropic, and public agencies. LFA provides evaluation, research, and strategic planning services to design, implement and assess individual- and community-enhancing social and health programs. LFA’s philosophy is that the services of the social profit sector are critical to the health and well-being of all communities. Ultimately, LFA services enhance the impact of these sectors to effectively address the needs of at-risk, low-income, underserved, and otherwise disadvantaged communities. LFA is a growing organization with an exceptional local and national reputation for excellence. We have high expectations of ourselves, and find reward in delivering superior-quality consulting services.
Additional information about LFA is available at our website: http://www.LFAgroup.com
About This Position
We are currently conducting a search for a talented, organized and experienced Associate Consultant to participate in a diverse array of evaluation, research, and strategic planning projects. This is a rare opportunity to interact and work with a high-performing group of people committed to social justice.
Position responsibilities:
The Associate Consultant will participate on project teams, with an expectation of serving as the project manager for some projects. Specific project management tasks include: client communication and management; team management and coaching; leadership for team meetings; and monthly budget tracking. Project-related tasks include: preparing survey, interview, and focus group instruments; conducting interviews and focus groups; facilitating meetings; conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis; and writing reports.
Required qualifications:
Master’s degree in a social science;
Program evaluation and research experience in a professional or academic setting;
Experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, and/or public sectors;
Demonstrated strong organizational skills;
Ability to maintain high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
Strong capacity to manage multiple tasks and multiple projects;
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; and
High proficiency in statistical analysis and SPSS software.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience providing organizational development consulting; and
Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese.
Application instructions:
This position will be full-time. We offer excellent benefits and the opportunity to join an outstanding team. We are a small but mighty company, and we look forward to adding to our constellation.
This position will be full-time, with excellent benefits. We are a small but mighty company, and we look forward to adding to our outstanding team. Those interested should submit a cover letter in the body of the email and attach a .DOC or .PDF resume to jobs@LFAgroup.com. Deadline to apply: Friday, October 26th. Electronic résumés only and please include “Associate Consultant + [your first and last name]” in the subject header. We will not review hard copies or faxes of résumés. Please do not call.
We strongly encourage people of color and/or with experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sectors to apply.
