The Local Government Practice Group's Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Practice is seeking a Staff Consultant to join our team. Our consulting team provides a broad range of project support, helping local and state government agencies address organizational and management needs within the parks, recreation, and library sectors. We have partnered with hundreds of government agencies across the United States and understand the unique challenges of the public sector, including fiscal constraints and a steadfast commitment to serving their communities.

Upon joining our team, you will receive guidance and mentorship from the supervisor, consultant, or principal leading each engagement within our Local Government Practice. Your work will be closely supported through structured coaching, training, and regular feedback. With the guidance of experienced team members, you will gain a strong understanding of the firm's systems, operations, and client relationships.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate flexibility, curiosity, have strong analytical skills, and a desire to learn and grow professionally. This is a remote position.

Travel Expectations: Willingness to travel up to 50%

• Follow appropriate diagnostic, data collection, fact-finding, and data analysis practices.
• Develop skill in written and verbal communications.
• Keep supervisors and others informed of status of assigned projects.
• Extend yourself beyond the demands of current assignments and responsibilities and accept new assignments.
• Participate in staff/team meetings and training and work effectively as a collaborator on multiple client projects.
• Provide ad hoc assessments and briefings in response to client requests.
• Assist with project management tasks such as tracking and reporting project progress, maintaining project document repository, and reviewing deliverables for quality assurance.
• Facilitate meetings and interviews with client stakeholders.
• Develop concise summaries, reports, and presentations of complex data for client leadership.
• Perform assigned administrative tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Assist in performing consulting engagements of all sizes. This may involve such tasks as conducting research, assisting with detailed and technical aspects of the engagement, documenting the engagement, and assisting with engagement reporting.

• BA/BS/MS Degree in related major
• Strong computer skills
• Demonstrated experience in relationship building
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Motivation to be a team member
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Relevant work experience in your field is a plus

The base salary range targeted for this role is $68,000 - $80,000. This salary range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply, and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, seniority, merit, education, training, amount of travel, and other relevant business considerations.

Our people are what make BerryDunn special, and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture: Experience BerryDunn.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contact careers@berrydunn.com to request an accommodation.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and BDMP Assurance, LLP, independently owned entities, provide services. Since 1974, BerryDunn has helped businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firm’s tax, advisory, and consulting services are provided by Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. 

BerryDunn is a client-centered, people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people, clients, and communities. The firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and for its focus on learning, development, and well-being. Learn more at berrydunn.com.

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