Associate, Impact Advisory

Social Finance•Austin, TX

3d•$81,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Through our Impact Advisory practice, we work alongside impact-focused leaders to build innovative funding structures and implement data-driven practices that deliver better results for people and communities. This Associate, Impact Advisory position is based in either our San Francisco, CA or Austin, TX office. Associates of Impact Advisory are an integral part of the Social Finance team and are staffed to multiple Advisory projects that span our various service offerings. Working together with a team, key activities may include:

Requirements

2-5 years of full-time professional experience in a role with relevant and transferrable skills, which may include those focused on research, consulting, finance, project management, social impact, or other
Strong analytical and quantitative skills; basic statistical knowledge is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to quickly research, synthesize and summarize key takeaways on unfamiliar topics
Experience with AI tools or platforms in a professional setting (e.g. prompt engineering, AI-assisted workflows, or data infrastructure)
Ability to communicate and work closely with many types of partners across multiple sectors; willingness to constructively express your point of view and hear the point of view of others, both internally and externally
Commitment to high quality work and accuracy, with an ability to manage multiple and competing priorities simultaneously
Capacity to work independently while contributing to team projects as appropriate
Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of or willingness to learn about key issues in nonprofit management, social interventions, government services, and/or impact investing
Ability to adapt, be flexible and operate with a growth mindset
Commitment to enhancing a team culture of inclusion, belonging and equity
Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at a Social Finance office, client location or Social Finance-sponsored event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receiving a booster shot.

Nice To Haves

Experience in or with the systems we seek to impact
Advanced PowerPoint experience
Advanced experience in Excel

Responsibilities

Conduct research, analyzing data, and reviewing evidence to support project design decisions, test hypotheses, and drive recommendations to optimize operations and help achieve project outcomes
Exercise progressing project management skills to include scheduling meetings, aiding in the execution of work plans, overseeing project timelines, coordinating team tasks, and ensuring effective communication within the team.
Create, deliver and present materials, analyses, key findings and recommendations for both internal team and external partners; Lead interviews and facilitate discussion groups
Conduct economic cost-benefit and other forms of analyses
Support the drafting and review of contract, governance and scope-of-work documents; Write summaries, reports and email correspondence, etc.
Research potential project partners; analyzing their performance and ability to achieve future outcomes in order to identify promising programs and support project design
Collaborate with evaluation firms, when needed, to identify and measure key performance outcomes
Write blog posts and support the creation of white papers and reports that publish key learnings and findings from our work
Contribute to and support research efforts in social issue areas and interventions
Apply technical expertise in AI tools and infrastructure to help test and implement improved processes across systems and active projects
Support analysis and writing for responses to proposal documents (i.e. Requests for Proposals) and concept notes for potential business development opportunities
Create communications materials and preparing managers for external calls that could lead to new opportunities
Contribute to capacity-building initiatives, such as recruiting, professional development, knowledge management, fundraising, or other internal projects
Provide real-time feedback to team members to support professional growth and contribute to high-quality deliverables
Support senior management, internal functional teams, and Social Finance project teams as needed
Support our goal to foster a culture of well-being and belonging

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage: medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; Employee Healthy Actions programs and more
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Short-term, long-term and life insurance policies
Commuter benefits and cell phone reimbursements
Hybrid work model (in office a minimum of two days per week and on an ad-hoc basis as needed)
Dedicated budgets for team building and employee recognition
Annual budget for external professional development opportunities
Mentorship and onboarding programs
Collaborative and energizing workspaces in downtown Boston, San Francisco, Austin and Washington, D.C.; New York, NY. Please note this position is based in either the San Francisco or Austin offices.
Paid vacation and paid holidays (with 12/24-1/1 off every year)
Paid parental leave
A truly stellar team of high performing, values-driven and fun (!) professionals