Management Consultant

Emergent Method seeks a dynamic project management, strategy, and/or communication professional to join our team as a management consultant. This role will support a wide variety of project management, strategic planning, and other initiatives and projects for the firm and its clients. This is a full-time position based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The ideal candidate to fill this role must demonstrate strong communication, strategic planning, and project management skills, and be eager to begin their career in management consulting and project management. Additionally, this individual should have a strong work ethic, maintain a keen attention to detail, express a willingness to learn and grow professionally, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Support a variety of client projects and engagements related to strategic planning, research, data analytics, meeting/retreat facilitation, consensus building, and strategic communication
• Use problem-solving skills to identify client needs, define goals and objectives, coordinate, and develop communication deliverables, plans, and campaigns that are strategic, comprehensive, and aligned with client goals
• Assist in general project management, including developing project plans and timelines, establishing objectives, tracking action items and deadlines, reporting progress on project milestones, understanding client needs, developing processes, seeking feedback, and executing above-satisfactory deliverables and work products
• Assist in drafting client-facing deliverables, including plans, presentations, proposals, memos, and other documents, with attention to detail regarding language, formatting, and consistency  
• Learn and understand a wide variety of subject matter related to client industries
• Think critically and demonstrate true problem-solving skills, with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and complete tasks and projects with minimal oversight
• Serve as a trusted client resource and uphold the firm’s reputation by remaining client-focused and committed to delivering above and beyond expectations

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communication studies, or a related field
• Up to three years of experience in business management, project management, public sector, consulting, or related experience that demonstrates comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to deadlines with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and deliverables
• Ability to work as a “utility” player and shift projects and priorities as needed
• Possesses initiative to complete tasks unprompted and takes ownership over timelines and work product
• Ability to multitask, shifting from project to project and balancing competing priorities
• Willingness to learn new skills and adopt new methodologies
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access

Why Emergent Method?
At Emergent Method, we have a culture you won’t find anywhere else. We offer a flexible and fun environment where each team member can create their own success by challenging themselves, learning new skills, and contributing towards exciting projects that impact the communities we serve. We trust our teammates, believe in their talents, and celebrate their successes. We’re just as serious about developing our team and fostering a supportive, encouraging environment as we are about doing quality work for our clients. Our team shares a vision of being singular, unequaled, and extraordinary. While being a part of the Method often means going outside of your comfort zone, leaning into discomfort, thinking outside of the box, and being part of a collaborative and dynamic team, it will ultimately lead to unparalleled personal and professional growth. You’ll catch us hanging out on the weekends, having monthly happy hours, throwing great office parties and events (both virtual and in-person), and planning a variety of after-work get-togethers because we enjoy being around each other.
Whether in our Baton Rouge headquarters, or working remote throughout the U.S., we’re constantly communicating, chatting on Slack, and staying as connected as ever – no matter where we are. We are committed to our employees the same way they are committed to us, and we trust our team to get the job done, whether in the office or working from home.
In addition to the emphasis we place on culture, we offer the following benefits to our team:

• Competitive salary and bonuses
• Monthly technology and wellness stipends
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible work hours and working environments, including unlimited time off
• Top-of-the-line tools and technology equipment
• Frequent care packages and gift cards to spoil our employees
• Financial support and time off for training, conferences, certifications, and other opportunities for professional growth and development

Background
Emergent Method is a nationally recognized management consulting firm focused on developing and implementing plans, programs, and initiatives that result in transformative impact. We are focused on strengthening the skills, capacity, and resources of our clients to support them in creating unique and valuable experiences for their stakeholders.
With an uncommonly high degree of ownership in the work we do, our team thrives on solving complex challenges, delivering solutions built to last, and driving transformational growth.
We work from the inside out — fully engaged with our client teams and invested in their success. Their most pressing challenges and opportunities become our own. Our flexible, adaptable approach allows us to work seamlessly as trusted advisers, embedded team members, or both, to support client needs, using every engagement as an opportunity to deliver powerful results, together. 
Our expertise travels well to all markets and benefits all sectors, allowing us to work wherever there’s a good client fit. Our consultants have significant experience working across a wide range of industries and in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. We successfully work within the bounds of both large-scale projects that may span years as well as short-term, time-sensitive efforts.
Our integrated, interdisciplinary team of consultants brings an expansive range of skillsets and experience to power a broad scope of services and solutions. Whether you are looking to develop or implement a new strategy, brand, marketing or communication campaign, IT system, program, or a unique and innovative project, we stand ready to be your partner.
For more information, visit emergentmethod.com.
Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.