Strategist & Account Manager

Job Announcement: Strategist & Account Manager (Part-Time Contract Position)
Wonder: Strategies for Good is looking for an independent strategist and account manager to lead project management for an 11-month contract beginning August 2021. 

About Wonder: Strategies for Good
At Wonder: Strategies for Good, we use our superpowers to accelerate progressive, social change. Wonder is a virtual strategic communications firm specializing in branding, messaging and audience research. The Wonder Universe is made up of experts in messaging, storytelling, psychology and public-opinion research — a mix of full-time staff, independent strategists and collaborating firms. We use audience insights to develop Heartwired storytelling and messaging strategies that shape attitudes and influence the behavior of our clients’ target audiences. Wonder strategists have partnered with change-makers to make progress on some of the most pressing issues of the day — from advancing the freedom to marry for same-sex couples to making medical aid-in-dying a legal option for terminally ill people. Visit www.wonderforgood.com to learn more. 

About the Contract Position
Wonder: Strategies for Good seeks a dynamic, experienced account manager to join our team of independent strategists for an 11-month contract beginning August 2021. The independent strategist and account manager will work closely with a team of seasoned, senior strategists. This role requires skills and experience in project management — and the ability to analyze and synthesize data across a range of sources.

Your Superpowers & Experience

• You have at least three to five years of experience doing project management. 
• You have prior experience working in or around strategic communications, research, user experience, or human-centered design.
• You are organized and detail-oriented. In fact, you think you have a thing or two to teach Marie Kondo. You also love helping others to be organized. 
• You are able to break larger projects into smaller tasks and proactively communicate with other team members to ensure work is moving forward. 
• You are flexible and love working with teams; you also have the confidence and discipline to be self-directed, to take initiative, and to meet deadlines while working remotely. 
• You can examine qualitative data, make sense of it, and create high-level summaries that communicate the most important ideas and learnings. 
• You have experience working on multi-racial teams and have a strong commitment to racial justice, equity and inclusion. 

Your Responsibilities
Project Management (80%)

• Supporting team project management and tracking workstreams (e.g., work planning, meeting logistics, scheduling)
• Capturing notes and synthesizing highlights from client and internal meetings
• Preparing status updates, reviews of materials and meeting agendas in advance of internal meetings 
• Event coordination and logistics planning, including webinar planning 
• Oversee website development of an interactive online toolkit and manage relationships with vendors (e.g., web developer, graphic designers, etc.)

Strategic Analysis (10%)

• Synthesizing data and analyzing insights from various sources (e.g., messaging recommendations and media audits) 

Client Relations (10%)

• Preparing status updates, reviews of materials and meeting agendas in advance of client meetings

Compensation
The strategist and account manager position is a part-time contract position working remotely. The compensation range for this position is $60-$80 per hour. On average, the position should not exceed 6-8 hours per week. This position may require travel on 1-2 occasions to a U.S. city for in-person convenings, if public health guidelines allow. Travel expenses would be reimbursed.  

To Apply
To apply, please email Corinne Hoag at corinne@wonderforgood.com. In the subject line, include: Wonder Strategist & Account Manager. Please include a copy of your résumé, a cover letter describing the superpowers you would bring to the position, and a timeline or work plan you developed. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ people are encouraged to apply.