About the job

Whiteboard Advisors is a mission-driven communications, research, and consulting firm that supports organizations working to advance educational equity and economic mobility. Our clients include some of the most respected and impactful philanthropies, companies, nonprofit organizations, and investors working at the intersection of education and workforce policy and practice.

Associates play an essential role on the Whiteboard Advisors team as individuals responsible for providing writing, research, and logistical support that enables us to offer outstanding service to our clients. Successful Associates demonstrate the ability to synthesize information quickly, communicate well with clients and team members, manage multiple projects with clarity and precision, and maintain a keen understanding of what's newsy in our work. They bring an eagerness to develop their skills, and Whiteboard Advisors rewards that growth with mission-driven work, increasing levels of responsibility and autonomy, and opportunities for financial advancement.

Qualifications

* Demonstrated interest, commitment and passion for addressing issues of equity, access, and social justice.

* One to two years of communications agency experience (internships count!) is highly valued.

* Experience contributing to a communications team or conducting communications on behalf of a company or organization.

* Strong project management skills with ability to successfully manage multiple tasks at once.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Experience managing scheduling and administrative tasks.

* Willingness to learn new skills and develop subject matter expertise.

Note: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at Whiteboard Advisors to apply for this role.

Benefits

Whiteboard Advisors offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package as part of our commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.

* Highly-competitive salaries and a firmwide performance-based incentive program

* Hybrid working environment, with regular in-person touch points at W/A office in Washington's historic Georgetown neighborhood

* 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match

* Paid health, dental, and vision insurance benefits for employees (100% paid premium for employees and 50% premium subsidization for dependents)

* Company-paid basic term life insurance equal to two times your annual salary

* Company-paid long-term disability insurance

* Unlimited/flexible vacation plan

* Extensive paid time off including 14 paid annual holidays and two week-long company recesses in July and December

* Monthly phone/data reimbursement

* Pre-tax employee payroll contributions for commuter transit benefits

* Monthly health and wellness stipend

* Professional Association and Licensing Fees reimbursement with manager approval