Volunteer Team Lead Consultant

Would you like to use your project management skills to give back in a meaningful way to the community you care about? Are you interested in being a part of a network of more than 175 trained consultants with lifelong skills and distinguished management careers?

Empower Success Corps (ESC), a nonprofit organization, seeks seasoned nonprofit leadership professionals for high-impact, skills-based volunteer opportunities.

ESC provides valuable management consulting and capacity building services to nonprofits across New England. By matching nonprofits with high-caliber, volunteer consultants, ESC helps organizations operate more effectively to meet the needs of their communities.

Experience:

  • Over 20 years of leadership experience in business, nonprofit, government or academic sectors
  • Experience in project management, strategic planning, risk management and/or change management
  • History of involvement with nonprofits as a board member or volunteer preferable

Availability:

  • Commitment to 1-2 projects per year
  • Able to do occasional travel to client’s location at times that fit client’s needs
  • Attendance at ESC training courses and seminars

Skills:

  • Leadership: excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
  • Analysis and critical thinking: able to effectively analyze situations, think strategically and problem solve
  • Versatility: work well with diverse groups of people and types of nonprofits
  • Strong communication skills: active listening, writing, speaking and presenting
  • Passion: a genuine interest in helping nonprofits succeed
  • Computer skills: email and Word required; PowerPoint helpful

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the direction, coordination, implementation, and completion of projects in a collaborative manner
  • Help design project scope, goals and deliverables
  • Acting as a liaison between the project team and the client
  • Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Evaluate and assess the results of projects
  • Prepare and present progress reports to client and stakeholders

What You Gain by Volunteering for ESC:

  • Use knowledge, skills, and wisdom you have gained throughout your career to help New England nonprofits.
  • Collaborate and connect with inspiring, like-minded people who are motivated by the satisfaction of creating lasting change.
  • Impact a broad array of nonprofit organizations versus volunteering for just one or two.
  • Enhance lifelong learning experiences through professional training and challenging engagements.
  • Receive a deep sense of fulfillment from contributing to a dynamic professional organization that helps New England nonprofits achieve their missions.
  • Make a difference in your community within a flexible, part-time schedule.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer consultant, please contact volunteer@empowersuccesscorps.org or call 617.357.5550.