Corporate Pro Bono Specialist (Part-time, Temporary)

Taproot Foundation

4d•$45

About The Position

Corporate Pro Bono Specialists are experienced consultants who provide flexible, part-time support to Taproot’s Advisory Services (AS) team during periods of high demand. Embedded in the AS team, they help lead or support client engagements that connect corporate pro bono volunteers with social good organizations. Specialists bring strong project management, facilitation, and consulting skills to deliver high-quality programs and ensure exceptional client experiences. They are critical contributors to Taproot’s mission, helping advance nonprofit capacity building, corporate partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments, balance independence with collaboration, and bring a technology-forward mindset—including curiosity about tools such as AI—to enhance program delivery and organizational impact.

Requirements

Relationship Building and Stakeholder Engagement: Builds trusting, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance shared goals and long-term impact.
Project Management and Execution: Manages complex, multi-stakeholder projects from start to finish, with strong attention to detail, prioritization, and delivery against timelines.
Facilitation and Communication: Leads meetings and group interactions with clarity and inclusiveness.
Consulting and Advising: Uses structured approaches to problem solving and adapts to client contexts.
Collaboration and Independence: Works well independently while staying aligned with internal teams and processes.
Comfort with Ambiguity: Demonstrates adaptability and confidence when facing complex or unfamiliar situations.
Technology Mindset and Innovation: Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in applying technology—including AI—to enhance program delivery and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead or support a portfolio of concurrent external engagements, helping to ensure that work is completed on time, in scope, and at the highest level of quality.
Design and facilitate engagements, ensuring alignment with client goals and timelines.
Provide consistent communication and coordination with client stakeholders.
Support development of key deliverables, such as kickoff materials, facilitation guides, and final reports.
Ensure each engagement is executed with a high degree of professionalism and quality.
Leverage technology and tools (including AI solutions where appropriate) to streamline delivery and enhance client outcomes.
Leverage AI-driven tools to enhance client communication, streamline deliverable development, and improve overall engagement outcomes.
Attend and participate in engagement team check-ins, briefings, and debriefs.
Communicate proactively with internal staff regarding engagement progress, challenges, and needs.
Ensure that internal communication practices are inclusive, fostering collaboration across diverse teams and promoting equitable access to information and resources.
Contribute to updates of internal tools, templates, and resources as needed.
Share insights and learnings from the field to strengthen Taproot’s delivery model.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support Advisory Services operations and Taproot’s broader organizational priorities.