Consulting Associate

Position Title: Consulting Associate

Reports To: Owner/Consultant, Becki Johnson

About Eloquent Unrest

Eloquent Unrest supports nonprofit and educational organizations in their missions to serve their communities. Through innovative fundraising and programming solutions, we prioritize simplicity, integrity, and impactful results. Our services include grant writing, program development, evaluation strategies, and more.

We specialize in working with new and growing nonprofits, getting them grant ready through the Getting Grant Ready Guidance Program and getting their first grants. We also fill the gap for more established organizations with a development team, acting as an interim grants manager during staffing transitions and as a long term grants manager.

As a Consulting Associate, you will play a key role in helping clients achieve their goals by contributing to high-quality deliverables and supporting our mission to make a difference.

How We Work

At Eloquent Unrest, we value flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We understand that individuals work best when they have the freedom to create their own schedules and choose the environments that enable them to thrive.

• Flexible Hours: There are no set work hours. You have the autonomy to structure your work hours in the way that works best for you, as long as you meet established deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
• Remote Work: Eloquent Unrest operates without a physical office, providing you the freedom to work from wherever you feel most productive and comfortable.
• Efficient Systems: Our work relies on well-organized systems and streamlined processes designed to maximize productivity and reduce wasted time. You will have access to tools and workflows that promote efficiency, enabling you to focus on delivering impactful results.

About the Consulting Associate Position

The Consulting Associate position is a key position at Eloquent Unrest that supports the entirety of the services we provide to clients. Designed as an entry-level position with significant opportunities for growth, the Consulting Associate role provides a structured pathway for professional development. Responsibilities are divided into two categories:

• Starting Responsibilities: These foundational tasks introduce Consulting Associates to the core functions of the role and ensure a solid understanding of Eloquent Unrest’s processes and client services.
• Growth Responsibilities: These advanced tasks may be taken on as Associates demonstrate competence and readiness, allowing them to expand their skills and deepen their contributions to the organization.

This structure ensures a supportive and flexible environment where Consulting Associates can grow at their own pace while contributing meaningfully to Eloquent Unrest’s mission.

Starting Responsibilities

Grant Application Preparation:

• Convert grant applications and reports into editable and accessible Google Docs for team use.
• Gather and compile required grant attachments, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and update grant calendars to monitor deadlines and track submission progress.

Prospect Research Support:

• Conduct detailed research on identified prospective funders to compile relevant information.
• Organize relevant prospect information into formatted Grants Calendars.

Getting Grant Ready Guidance Program (GGRGP) Operational Support:

• Record and organize client responses to surveys for analysis and reporting.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive client files, ensuring ease of access and accuracy.
• Assist in the creation of client-facing materials, including slide decks, Resource & Referrals lists, and wrap-up documentation.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain and update accurate records of client data, including sensitive donor and organizational information, in accordance with confidentiality policies.
• Log hours worked per task to support accurate client billing and internal tracking.
• Follow internal communication protocols to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient task management across projects.

Growth Responsibilities

Grant Writing & Support:

• Collaborate on the preparation and submission of grant applications by formatting documents, drafting engaging and well-structured narratives, creating accurate budgets, and compiling all required attachments.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of grant reports by formatting and organizing reports, collecting and analyzing relevant data, drafting clear narratives, and assembling necessary documentation.

Getting Grant Ready Guidance Program (GGRGP) Operational Support:

• Analyze client survey responses to identify strengths and areas for improvement, applying rubric-based assessments to evaluate grant readiness effectively.
• Design and deliver polished slide decks and comprehensive wrap-up documentation to guide clients in implementing their next steps.
• Test and evaluate newly developed measurement tools for client evaluation processes, providing actionable feedback to ensure their accuracy, functionality, and alignment with program objectives.

Starting Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when following written directions.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative and accountability.

Experience:

• Familiarity with nonprofit operations and/or educational organizations is a plus.
• Content or technical writing skills are a plus.

Technical Proficiency:

• Comfortable with the Google Suite of applications.

Values & Work Ethic:

• Commitment to Eloquent Unrest’s mission, vision, and values.
• High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality.

Growing Qualifications

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to craft clear and compelling narratives.
• Ability to analyze data and extract actionable insights.

Experience

• Prior experience in nonprofit grant writing, fundraising, program development, or evaluation.

Values & Work Ethic

• Demonstrated ability to align professional growth with Eloquent Unrest’s commitment to innovation and community impact.

What You Can Expect from the Role

Work Environment & Benefits

• Remote Work: Work from anywhere with a flexible schedule, provided deadlines and client needs are met.
• Growth Opportunities: Gain exposure to new skills and services within Eloquent Unrest’s offerings, with supportive mentorship provided by the Owner/Consultant.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values efficiency, innovation, and community impact.

Compensation

This is a part-time, remote W-2 position with monthly payment based on work completed.

Compensation is structured as follows:

• Starting Responsibilities: $18 per hour.
• Growth Responsibilities: $30 per hour, available as you demonstrate readiness and take on advanced tasks.

Please note that this position does not include benefits.

Employees are expected to provide their own suitable computer. However, if this presents a challenge, we can work with you to find a solution.