Associate

Washington, DC or Bay Area, California*

Anticipated Start: May/June 2025

Freedman Consulting, LLC, a mission-driven consulting firm, seeks an Associate to provide assistance with policy research, deliverable development, and operational support for firm clients across a broad portfolio of issues. The Associate will join a growing team of almost 50 staff members working at the intersection of policy, philanthropy, and politics.

Firm Overview

Freedman Consulting, LLC, offers strategic consulting services to foundations, nonprofit organizations, and public interest coalitions, partnering with many of the nation’s leading philanthropic institutions. Our work includes strategic planning and issue landscaping for major foundations, advising and coordination for coalitions, and policy development for a variety of public interest efforts and spans topics including public-private partnerships, economic mobility, clean energy and climate sustainability, criminal justice reform, and technology policy.

Primary Responsibilities

Associates work across a range of policy areas and client services. Primary responsibilities include:

• Researching and drafting presentations, reports, and memos related to client projects
• Assisting in the development and execution of client activities and events
• Contributing to preparation for client meetings and presentations
• Providing administrative, operational, and logistical support on client teams, including scheduling, maintaining internal and external task lists, and note taking
• Supporting cross-functional firm needs

Qualifications Of The Ideal Candidate

Approximately 1-3 years of research, legislative, communications, consulting, or policy-related experience is preferred. Applicants must possess strong writing and research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 and is commensurate with experience. In addition to base annual compensation, Freedman Consulting offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, a 401k profit sharing plan, paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and other valuable benefits. The firm also offers a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.

We are currently accepting applications to fill positions opening in May/June 2025 and welcome upcoming graduates to apply. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to submit two writing samples.

Freedman Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Freedman Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Freedman Consulting, LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

• All Freedman Consulting employees based in Washington, DC, follow a hybrid office policy. The firm’s hybrid policy values flexibility and seeks in person collaboration when it will be most beneficial in serving client, project team, or firm needs. For employees based in California, work is currently fully remote with occasional in-person meetings and team collaboration. This position may be based anywhere in California, with a strong preference for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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