Associate

About Us. Impactual LLC is a woman-owned, full-service consulting firm dedicated to creating measurable social change. We help causes, philanthropists, change-makers, and brands address some of the most pressing political and social challenges of our time. Our small team has worked on some of the largest civic efforts in the United States, including Power the Polls, National Fentanyl Awareness Day, and several voting rights efforts. You can learn more about our clients and projects on our website: impactual.com.

About This Position. Impactual seeks an enthusiastic, self-starter with a passion for politics, pop culture, events, and making a difference. At Impactual, everyone plays a role in accelerating impact. This position is an entry-level position for someone seeking exposure to the social impact sphere. In this position, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative and bold initiatives tackling some of the biggest social issues of today. 

We are a small firm with an all-hands-on-deck mentality; no task is too small for any member of our team and responsibilities may evolve as client needs do. That said, key responsibilities of Associates at Impactual include: 

• Project Management Support. Supports the administrative needs of a portfolio of client projects; manages incoming requests and communications for clients via phone and email; schedules and attends client meetings, takes notes, and ensures follow-up is taken. 
• Research and Writing. Conducts research and maintains a database in AirTable or Google Sheets of things like election dates, celebrity posts about issues, events or trends; helps draft, revise, and format client reports, presentations, memos and correspondence; attends in meetings and webinars on Impactual’s behalf; and ensures work developed meets Impactual’s quality control standards including proper grammar, proper formatting, integrity, and originality.
• Special Projects. Impactual is a small firm and we’re an all-hands-on-deck team. In a rapidly changing environment, Associates may take on special projects, especially around event production.  This role will be responsible for other duties as assigned.  

The Ideal Candidate.

The right mindset is just as important as your experience. We are looking for individuals who can embody and apply the following skills and values:

• Highly Organized and Detail-Oriented. Achieves 100% follow-through, carefully tracking and prioritizing projects and tasks big and small, urgent or slow burning, whether for both self and team; even with dozens of moving pieces and incoming communications, streamlines into a single plan or system and organizes information for team members’ easy reference; and anticipates needs before they arise and attends to small details as appropriate. This role will include a significant amount of tracking, organizing, and logistical management. 
• Effective and Efficient Communication. Communicates clearly in writing/verbally after gathering and synthesizing information;  proactively asks questions to get more information and provides appropriate context when sharing information; is an approachable, active listener who inspires trust and confidence from others. 
• Passion for Making Positive Social Change. Has a positive attitude and is excited to be in a fast-paced environment; demonstrates a passion for and knowledge of politics or social causes; keeps up with current affairs and pop culture - from social media trends to celebrity news.
• Commitment to Impactual’s Values. Demonstrates commitment to protecting and strengthening our democracy; is willing to work with allies across the political spectrum in service of protecting our democracy; values impact over intent, collaborates respectfully, and fosters a respectful, accessible work environment; is committed to learning and growing and honest evaluation of our efforts; and enthusiastically offers and accepts support from colleagues, engages productively with feedback, and can be flexible as priorities shift.

Compensation and Benefits.

The salary for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000-75,000, depending on experience level.

Benefits include:

• 16 paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Years;
• 15 days vacation; 
• 12 days sick/parental/bereavement leave, as well as paid extended parental, family and medical leave;
• Monthly QSEHRA reimbursement for qualified medical expenses (including health insurance premiums purchased from the marketplace);
• Annual 5% SEP-IRA retirement contribution; 
• Several monthly and annual stipends, including wifi and cell phone, health and wellness, office supplies, and professional development.  

Remote Work Environment.

Impactual is a fully remote team. All team members must be located within the continental United States and be active and available between the hours of 10am and 5pm ET, regardless of where they live and work. Team members can expect to travel for work approximately 7-10 times per year (subject to change based on client assignments).

Transparent Hiring Process.

To ensure an equitable hiring process, please note that we do not meet with applicants outside of our formal interview process. Qualified applicants will be asked to participate in an initial 15-minute phone conversation and, if selected, a subsequent 30-minute video interview. Finalists will be asked to submit a 90-minute written simulation and 45-minute video call to meet with numerous members of the team (at which stage we encourage extensive questions about team member's experience with the firm). We aim to move efficiently and remain highly communicative throughout this process, with a goal of extending a formal offer by March 10.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Employer.

Impactual aims to be a responsible and supportive employer and cultivate a positive, safe, and inclusive work environment. Our firm encourages you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements. Impactual is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.