Senior Consultant, DEI

ABOUT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle, technology, issue advocacy and workers’ rights communications. We have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be named #1 Best PR Firm in America by Observer more than once (2022; 2018), PRNews’ Large PR Agency of the Year (2021) and 5/5 Stars on Forbes’ latest Best PR Agencies in America list. 

From leading technological innovators, to institutions that help our cities thrive, to nonprofits and leaders at the forefront of the most pressing progressive causes of our time; we take a message-first, results-focused approach to communications challenges, delivering high impact media, digital strategy and advertising to our clients. 

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE TRANSFORMATION & CULTURE TEAM

The Transformation & Culture team designs and delivers innovative learning experiences that build personal and organizational capacity for change. We embolden individuals and communities to dismantle systems of oppression, to be the change, and to build an equitable world. We are a catalyst for change through our consulting and research arms. Our services include organizational strategy, executive coaching programs, learning opportunities, assessments, and tools to support partners in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking a Senior Consultant, DEI.

The Senior Consultant, DEI will be responsible for serving as a programmatic resource for clients and the organization, designing and delivering high quality trainings, coaching, and support to clients. In this role you will have the opportunity to apply your design, leadership development and adult learning knowledge and skills to creating the world we want to live in. You will work with organizations engaged in the challenging but incredibly rewarding process of creating inclusive spaces and equitable systems that allow their staff to thrive and to improve the world around them. You will facilitate peoples’ willingness to be vulnerable and open to confronting their biases through self-reflection in order to achieve individual and collective growth. 

The Senior Consultant, DEI will report to the Managing Director, Transformation and Culture and will work closely with all staff to implement programming that meets both Onward’s and our partners’ performance standards. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to help shape a cutting edge organization and make a significant impact in the areas of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). 

Role location: This role is available on a remote basis within the United States or within one of our offices (New York, N.Y., Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles, C.A.). On an optional basis, our New York, N.Y. and Washington, D.C. offices are currently open to staff. Proof of vaccination is required to work in any of BerlinRosen’s offices. Contingent on public health safety protocols and client needs, 10%-25% travel can be expected

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As a Senior Consultant, DEI on the Transformation & Culture team, you will…

• Design client strategy. Oversee and participate in implementation, with course corrections as necessary
• Design, facilitate and implement tailored programming and experiences for clients and partners; develop and conduct assessments that will provide actionable data to the organization
• Coach executives and CEOs and support on-the-job leadership experiences related to DEI; collaboratively set performance goals with partners and provide methods by which to monitor progress; oversee development follow-up process
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; lead client check-in meetings. Serve as trusted counsel to senior leaders at client companies
• Support the overall goals of the organization as an active and engaged team member, communicating regularly with colleagues responsible for the other components of the work to ensure alignment

Essential skills:

• 10+ years of consulting experience around building DEI strategy 
  • Corporate experience is a plus
• Demonstrated understanding of adult leadership development and ability to deliver high-quality professional development design, planning, execution and evaluation
• Demonstrated strong personal leadership capability, including facilitating adult leaders, interpersonal relations, relationship building and management, and coaching, including building trust among adults and giving candid feedback to adults including engaging in difficult conversations
• Strong content knowledge (including evidence of proven strategies) in personal leadership and organizational leadership
• Background of innovation, preference to think outside the box, with an ability to drive change in the area of DEI and leadership
• Self-starter/self-manager mentality, with an ability to initiate work, generate content, and meet deadlines with minimum guidance and supervision

Note: Interested in this role but it’s not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis.

WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

Compensation philosophy: BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salaries with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.  

• The salary for this role is $170,000 annually. 

The Senior Consultant, DEI is eligible for an end of year bonus based on firm, team, and individual performance. 

Benefits: BerlinRosen will make sure that you have what you need to excel in your role, encourage self-care and drive professional development, including…

• 100% coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance monthly premiums
• Company-sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) 
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Mental health assistance with company-sponsored memberships to Talkspace and Calm
• 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
• Generous paid time off (PTO) 
• All incoming staff receive 36 days total of PTO, inclusive of general PTO, wellness days, collective PTO the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays and 11 paid bank holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits via WageWorks
• Full mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes
• Employer-funded life insurance
• Discounted annual bikeshare membership
• Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work
• Continuous skills training tailored to your role

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