Strategic Communications Consultant

CRA | Admired Leadership; Carefree (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Carefree, AZ seeks an Associate for a hands-on apprenticeship in leadership development and strategic communication. The role involves analyzing client challenges, delivering innovative solutions, and managing multiple engagements. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a passion for human behavior, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for communication and human behavior.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for solving unique problems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client problems and develop solutions.
• Consult on corporate strategy messaging and leadership transitions.
• Manage delivery of services with minimal supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Job description

At CRA | Admired Leadership, we specialize in Leadership Development and Strategic Communication, advising organizations and senior leaders on their toughest internal communication problems. This can include changes in leadership, policies, or organizational structure, employee engagement efforts, and crisis communication, among many other things.

Responsibilities

• Consultants participate in an immersive, hands-on apprenticeship program designed to build the skills and perspective needed to run their own CRA Managing Directors practice.
• Under the guidance of a Managing Director, Consultants analyze client problems and develop solutions using our research-based CRA | Admired Leadership methodology.
• Work with colleagues and clients across diverse experiences, receiving coaching and guidance along the way.
• Jump into challenging consulting engagements, including the development of corporate strategy messaging, leadership transitions, and institutional change.
• Collaborate with a range of teams, often managing multiple client engagements at the same time, from 1:1 coaching to working alongside teams.
• Manage delivery of agreed services and resources for diverse client portfolios with minimal supervision, balancing priorities and maintaining quality standards.
• Contribute to commercial and reputational success through relationship-building, thought leadership, and identifying new opportunities that create value for clients.
• Receive mentorship in every element of professional development.

Qualifications / What we’re looking for

• A passion for communication and human behavior
• An appreciation of the importance and nuance of successful client and colleague relationships
• An extraordinary work ethic in pursuit of excellence
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for solving unique problems, often with little context
• Unshakable confidence, tempered by the humility that learning requires
• An eagerness to operate in an entrepreneurial culture
• Systems thinking ability to connect initiatives across projects, creating scalable solutions that are greater than the sum of their parts
• Self-directed work style with a proactive approach to identifying and delivering additional value to clients and team members
• Exceptional organizational skills with innovative approaches to project management
• Ability to produce high-quality deliverables efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with technology and willingness to incorporate AI tools to enhance productivity and client outcomes

Position details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Consulting and Business Development
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services and Public Relations and Communications Services

Location: Carefree, AZ