Associate, Culture and Business Transformation

Ownership Works • New York, NY

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is designed for early-career consultants who want to build exceptional consulting skills while working at the intersection of business performance and social impact. As part of the Culture and Business Transformation team within Client Advisory Services, you'll help leading companies build ownership cultures that strengthen business performance through change leadership, employee engagement, and organizational transformation. In this role, you'll be at the center of our client engagements, translating complex ideas into clear, compelling deliverables. You'll structure storylines, build polished presentations, synthesize stakeholder input, and leverage AI to enhance the day-to-day execution of client work. Along the way, you'll develop the core consulting capabilities that underpin a successful career, including analytical thinking, structured communication, high-quality execution, and collaborative problem solving.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. preferred.
• 1–3 years of consulting or other related professional experience; management consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to efficiently create PowerPoint presentations with clear throughlines and supporting data.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to structure complex topics for senior audiences.
• Experience or interest in organizational culture, change management, or employee engagement work.
• Demonstrated experience with, and willingness to continue learning, AI tools to accelerate and improve the quality of professional work.
• Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Highly responsive and collaborative team player who actively seeks and applies feedback.
• Proven time management and multitasking abilities across multiple concurrent deliverables and tight timelines.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset; comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving, startup-style nonprofit environment.
• Passion for social justice and the mission of Ownership Works; interest in becoming a subject matter expert in employee ownership.

Responsibilities

• Produce exceptional, client-ready analyses and deliverables that power the Culture and Business Transformation team's engagements.
• Manage competing priorities with precision to create leverage for your teammates.
• Help establish Ownership Works as a trusted advisor to clients seeking to build enduring ownership cultures.
• Develop client presentations and workshop materials based on guidance from senior team members, taking storylines from outline to polished, client-ready pages with clear throughlines and supporting evidence.
• Synthesize research, interviews, and client data into structured insights that inform engagement recommendations and program design.
• Support the day-to-day execution of client engagements, including preparing workshops and executive sessions, tracking follow-ups, and coordinating inputs across stakeholders.
• Leverage AI tools to efficiently produce and iterate on deliverables, incorporating feedback from senior team members, clients, and partners while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Prioritize multiple projects, organize workflows, and ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Contribute to the tools, templates, and playbooks that strengthen and scale the Culture and Business Transformation practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for you and your family (medical, dental, and vision)
• Unlimited paid time off and a generous holiday schedule (including the last week of the year), so you can recharge when you need to.
• 401(k) with generous employer contributions to support your long-term financial wellbeing.
• 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Fully covered life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• Annual professional development budget to support your growth and learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree