Nonprofit Operations & HR Consultant (Contract)

reimagine collective; Colombia; A distancia; COP 255.959.000 - 447.928.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

reimagine collective is seeking an experienced nonprofit operations and HR consultant to join our roster of subcontractors for remote, contract work. You will advise executives, design policies, and help organizations strengthen governance, staff systems, and organizational effectiveness with an equity-centered approach.

You will collaborate on diverse projects, provide hands-on support to implement policies, and balance risk with mission-driven outcomes for social change.

Formación

• 10+ years of nonprofit leadership or consulting experience.
• Experience advising executives, boards, and senior leaders.
• Ability to create practical HR and organizational policies.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Commitment to equity and social justice.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executives and boards.
• Design SOPs, process maps, and governance policies.
• Develop training materials and run workshops.
• Manage multiple consulting assignments with partners.
• Provide legally compliant HR and organizational guidance.

Conocimientos

Executive advisory

Governance

Organizational development

Change management

Strategic planning

Communication

Project management

Descripción del empleo

Location: Remote
Position Type: Contract / Freelance (Subcontractor)
Experience: 10+ years

About reimagine collective

reimagine collective partners with nonprofits, foundations, public agencies, coalitions, and movement leaders to strengthen strategy, evaluation, storytelling, and organizational learning in ways that advance equity and social change.

We're growing our network of consultants and are looking for thoughtful, collaborative operations and HR consultants to join our roster of subcontractors. This is not a full-time position. Instead, you'll have opportunities to collaborate on a variety of partner projects as needs arise.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced nonprofit operations and HR consultant who is collaborative, practical, values-driven, and skilled at helping organizations strengthen their people, operations, and internal systems.

The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor to nonprofit executive directors, boards of directors, and senior leadership teams, with experience strengthening organizational operations, human resources, governance, and organizational effectiveness. You are comfortable providing executive-level strategic guidance while also offering hands‑on support to develop and implement policies, systems, processes, and tools.

You can assess complex organizational and people-related challenges, identify what is most important, and help leaders develop practical, equitable, and sustainable solutions. Success in this role requires sound judgment, broad nonprofit management expertise, strong written communication skills, and the ability to move between organizational strategy and hands‑on implementation.

Responsibilities

Depending on the project, consultants may support partners across the following areas:

Executive Advisory Services

• Serve as a strategic advisor to Executive Directors, CEOs, Boards of Directors, and executive leadership teams.
• Organizational growth
• Strategic planning
• Operational effectiveness
• Organizational restructuring
• Change management
• Governance
• Facilitate executive planning sessions and leadership retreats.
• Coach executive leaders through difficult organizational decisions.

Human Resources Consulting

• Advise clients regarding:
• Employee relations
• Performance management systems
• Compensation
• Organizational restructuring
• Workforce planning
• Employee handbooks
• ADA accommodations
• Leave administration
• Investigations
• Terminations
• Layoffs
• Recruitment
• Job descriptions
• Provide legally compliant, practical recommendations balancing organizational risk and employee relations.

Organizational Development

• Assess organizational effectiveness.
• Design operational improvements.
• Develop:
• SOPs
• Process maps
• Organizational structures
• Decision‑making frameworks
• Accountability systems
• Performance metrics
• Cross‑functional coordination processes
• Support organizations during periods of significant growth and organizational change.

Governance Consulting

• Support nonprofit boards by developing:
• Governance policies
• Committee charters
• Board orientation materials
• CEO evaluation systems
• Governance best practices
• Facilitate governance assessments.

Training & Facilitation

• Design and facilitate trainings, workshops, retreats, and learning sessions for nonprofit staff, leaders, and boards.
• Facilitate learning related to leadership, supervision, human resources, performance management, governance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop training materials, including presentations, facilitator guides, workbooks, exercises, templates, and job aids.
• Deliver virtual and in‑person learning experiences that are engaging, practical, and responsive to organizational needs.

Policy & Procedure Development

• Develop customized organizational documents including:
• Fiscal policies
• HR manuals
• Employee handbooks
• Operational procedures
• Internal control documentation
• Compliance policies
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical operational procedures.

Project Management

• Manage multiple consulting assignments and partner relationships simultaneously.
• Develop and manage project workplans, timelines, deliverables, and project tasks.
• Communicate regularly with partners and project teams about progress, decisions, challenges, and next steps.
• Collaborate closely with project leads and multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.
• Develop organizational assessments, recommendations, presentations, policies, reports, and other partner deliverables.
• Contribute to proposals, knowledge products, and other business development efforts as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership, operations, human resources, organizational development, management consulting, or related areas, with significant experience working with nonprofit, community-based, or other social impact organizations.
• Strong experience across nonprofit operations, human resources, organizational development, and/or governance.
• Experience advising executive directors, senior leadership teams, and/or nonprofit boards on complex organizational and people-related issues.
• Experience assessing organizational systems, identifying challenges and opportunities, and translating findings into practical recommendations and solutions.
• Experience developing and implementing HR and organizational policies, procedures, systems, tools, and internal infrastructure.
• Experience supporting organizations with areas such as performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, organizational structure, and organizational change.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, including experience facilitating leadership, staff, or board conversations, trainings, or planning processes.
• Strong writing skills and ability to translate complex HR and operational issues into clear, practical, and accessible guidance.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, community, and social justice.
• Ability to travel occasionally, as needed, and access to your own computer, reliable internet connection, and remote workspace.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of several of the following:
• HR laws and regulations
• ADA
• FMLA
• Board governance
• Change management
• Performance management systems /Compensation Principles

Nice to Have

• Experience working alongside BIPOC communities; experience with AANHPI communities is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting proposal development or consulting project scoping.

Our Values

• We're looking for people who:
• Believe strong internal systems should help organizations and their people thrive.
• Approach organizational challenges with humility, curiosity, care, and a learning mindset.
• Understand that organizational systems should reflect an organization's mission, values, people, culture, and community.
• Balance technical expertise and risk management with the realities nonprofit organizations face.
• Center equity when developing organizational policies, practices, and systems.
• Can move between big-picture strategy and practical, hands-on implementation.
• Build trust with leaders while being willing to ask difficult questions and offer thoughtful guidance.
• Welcome feedback while confidently contributing their own perspective and expertise.
• Thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working across disciplines.