Associate Consultant - 2027 Bootcamp

Clarkston Consulting; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Training and tuition assistance

Job summary

Clarkston Consulting is hiring an Associate Consultant to kick off your career with a bootcamp in Summer 2027 and then contribute to client projects across life sciences, consumer products, and retail.

You will develop expertise through hands-on practice, training, and mentoring, while preparing to lead solutions after bootcamp. Travel is expected and the home office setup supports a flexible work arrangement.

Qualifications

• current college senior graduating in Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027

Responsibilities

• Participate in a paid 5-week bootcamp to gain core skills
• Work on life sciences, consumer products, and retail projects
• Assist in business analysis, process improvement, data modeling and change initiatives

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Current college senior (Spring 2027)

Job description

This job is posted in multiple locations. When not at a client site, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

Do you want the opportunity to leverage your skills to impact the world’s leading life sciences, consumer products, and retail companies? Join us as an Associate Consultant to help deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients.

We are looking for motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Together we can help find the answers to our clients’ most challenging business problems.

How You’ll Start

You will begin at Clarkston in Summer 2027 by attending our New Associate Bootcamp, which is a paid 5-week intensive training program during which you will gain the key technical and business skills necessary to become an Associate Consultant at Clarkston.

Throughout this program you will:

• Develop expertise in Clarkston’s core industries - life sciences, consumer products, and retail
• Grow your knowledge in technology implementation programs
• Learn the business solutions to best serve our clients’ current and future needs
• Expand your foundation of problem-solving, business analysis, and professional consulting skills

Our Bootcamp includes training classes, knowledge assessments, case studies, e-learning, self-study materials, practical exercises, presentations, and team activities. Our classes are taught by our leaders – giving you the opportunity to learn from and interact with your colleagues from day one.

What You’ll Do After Bootcamp

You will start your consulting career delivering leading edge business solutions to life sciences, consumer products, and retail clients - leveraging the skills you gained in college and from our intensive training program. The roles you may undertake within our Implementation Practice include business analysis, process improvement, technical development, data modeling, training, and organizational change.

As an Associate Consultant at Clarkston, you will:

• Develop real-world knowledge of how major corporations work
• Deliver client-focused business solutions
• Gain the skills to solve complex problems

We view our new Associate Consultants as the future leaders of our firm. At Clarkston, you can continue to advance your career in a variety of solutions, processes, and consulting disciplines.

How You’ll Grow

Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:

• Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders
• Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities

What We’re Looking For

At Clarkston Consulting, your degree is only part of your potential. Your passion, excitement for learning, drive, interpersonal skills, work experience, and community involvement are more critical than your major, so we do not exclude based on degree. Please note that our Bootcamp Training Program is only open to those who are current college seniors that are graduating in Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027.

We are looking for hard-working, motivated and collaborative individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited to build a career in consulting. This role involves 30–50% travel and offers the opportunity to work on technology-driven projects that help clients tackle complex business challenges and transform their operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, business acumen, and a technical mindset. We value organizational skills, project experience, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Just as important is your eagerness to learn quickly, take on new challenges, and contribute to team success.

Travel Requirement

Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

More About Clarkston

Founded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients’ business challenges.

AI Statement

Clarkston values thoughtful and responsible AI use for resume writing, interview preparation, and research. However, real-time use of AI to generate or script answers during interviews - including video or live conversations - is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification. We seek candidates who show authenticity, good judgment, and genuine engagement throughout the process.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more