Company Overview

Intentional Futures is an idea-to-impact consultancy. We work with visionary leaders to solve hard problems that matter. Our clients are change agents who believe the world can be better than it is. We act as trusted guides and thought partners on their journeys.

We are a 30 person firm of researchers, strategists and designers that work on complex issues with corporations, nonprofits, and family foundations. We are looking for a self-motivated and skilled Lead Strategist to join our team!

Our Social Impact practice partners with “impact conscious” organizations – philanthropic foundations, nonprofits, governments, multilaterals, and companies – who seek to create positive change in their communities. We believe in the power of good strategy and design to shift behaviors which reduce inequities and improve social, environmental, and economic outcomes at scale. We are looking for a self-motivated and skilled Lead Strategist to join our Social Impact Team in a full-time position.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that having staff with various backgrounds allows us to better serve our clients, support one another, and fulfill our mission.

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned strategist who is passionate about creating a positive impact and is a highly capable project lead. This is a mid-level position, where the ideal candidate will bring relevant consulting skills combined with hands-on project experience in the social impact sphere.This person would have demonstrated project management and strategic leadership in key impact areas, including (but not limited to) gender equality, racial justice, economic mobility, global/public health, financial services, and climate reform. We expect this position to start in Spring 2024, with some flexibility.

The Lead Strategist is both a savvy strategic thinker as well as an experienced project manager. They will be responsible for leading all aspects of our project work, including insight generation, strategic development, creative storytelling, and project and client management. A successful Lead Strategist at iF deeply understands the problems we seek to solve, communicates clearly and effectively, is able to collaborate fluidly with our tight-knit team of Strategists and Designers, and is comfortable interacting with people at all levels of our clients’ organizations. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who brings a cross-sector background and a generalist mindset combined with the ability to go deep into complex problem spaces to drive impact for our diverse clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

Project manage concurrent social impact projects:
- Monitor project progress including tracking the status of tasks, budget, and deliverables
- Regularly communicate and collaborate with those involved in projects (both internally and externally)
- Be a supportive and collaborative team member
Investigate and distill large volumes of information on a given topic (e.g., trends in digital global health funding or priorities for nonprofits supporting economic mobility navigation in King County) into key insights and/or concise frameworks
Support/Lead strategy development and execution for social impact projects of varying complexity, size, and length
Partner with clients and other iFsters throughout a project's life cycle to successfully manage project goals, milestones, and work that delivers on the vision
Build and lead with recommendations for clients that reflect strategic thinking, desk research, and client needs
Design and co-facilitate workshops, presentations, and discussions with clients
Write and edit reports, presentations, whitepapers, and case studies
Work closely with visual/graphic/UX designers to craft engaging and impactful content in various formats (e.g., presentations, convenings, experiences)
Support business development for the Social Impact practice, including proposal development, project and budget scoping, resource management, etc.
Bring inspiration to project teams, Strategy team, and company-wide meetings
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 20% of the time
Open to collaborate across adjacent iF practice areas as opportunities arise (Education, Digital Strategy & Innovation, Cultural Awareness & Integration, Organizational Design)

Qualifications and Skills

5+ years of career experience working in a project management, business/program strategy, or management consulting role
3+ years of career experience working in or with key impact areas, including gender equality, racial justice, economic mobility, global/public health, financial services, and climate reform
Experience translating complex information into strategic narratives that can be understood easily by multiple audiences
Ability to think strategically, anticipate needs, and tackle problems from multiple perspectives and through a human-centered lens (combining both quantitative and qualitative inputs)
Comfortable working with ambiguous and cross-sector contexts
Strong work ethic and close attention to detail
Strong proficiency in standard office tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel as well as remote collaboration tools like GSuite, Box, Zoom, and Teams
Curiosity, empathy and a good sense of humor
Fearless and independent thinker: someone who isn’t afraid to ask questions, get/give feedback and seek creative solutions
Experience working across cultures and time zones
Experience working and comfortable at an organization, on a team, and in a role that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Experience with Equity Centered Design and/or supporting equity or DEI initiatives

Bonus Experience & Skills

Familiarity with interactive virtual collaboration tools preferred, such as Keynote, Airtable, Miro, Figma, Whimsical
Master’s degree in Public Health/Public Policy/Social Work/Business/Nonprofit Management or equivalent work experience preferred

Salary, Benefits, & Additional Information

We conduct iterative and extensive market research to learn what is considered a competitive salary for each of our roles. However, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. With this context in mind, the salary range for this role is $80,000.00-$128,000.00 annually as well as potential for an annual bonus based on performance. Most applicants can expect the offer to be within the median of the range.

Along with this, iF offers a benefits package that includes:

Healthcare coverage including domestic partner benefits
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account options
Life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Paid parental and adoption leave
4% 401K match
Paid time off
Learning and Development Resources
Subsidized ORCA Card

Our staff are currently working from home full-time, but the ability to travel to Seattle-based office is preferred, but we are not able to offer relocation packages. The preferred candidates will be someone who lives in the greater Seattle area or is willing to relocate, but we are open to candidates from other regions as well.

iF cannot offer work visa sponsorship at this time.

We will notify every candidate about next steps, you can expect a response 2-4 weeks from the posting date of the role, pending applicant pool. Preferred candidates will be moved forward to phone screens.

iF Values

Imagination - We openly seek and explore novel perspectives, ideas, and approaches.
Excellence - We passionately pursue solutions that thoughtfully address the real issues.
Teamwork - We collaboratively activate the combined strengths of clients, partners, and each other.

Job posted on 2024.02.08

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