Executive Search Consultant

August 2021 | Boston, MA or New York, NY

Overview

Development Guild DDI is a leading consulting firm that works with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Our clients have included Boston Children's Hospital, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Colby College, Greater Boston Food Bank, MIT, Museum of Arts and Design, Museum of Science, National Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy, Partners in Health, Planned Parenthood, Smith College, Storm King Art Center, and many more. We provide executive search and fundraising services to our nonprofit clients, joining their leaders, teams, and constituencies as we strive, together, to deliver important contributions to our world. Based in Boston and New York, Development Guild invests considerable effort to ensure challenging and interesting opportunities for its 25+ staff. Many of our clients are committed to social justice, and our work environment supports these values. Development Guild DDI recognizes that diverse voices... perspectives, and experiences are required for the greatest impact, and we are committed to supporting and strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion industry-wide - through our work as nonprofit consultants, and internally as a firm. Learn more about our commitment to DEI on our website and/or explore our DEI resources. The Executive Search Consultant will report to William Weber, Ed. D, Co-Founder. This is a full-time remote position.

About the Opportunity

Development Guild executive search team is seeking an executive search professional who shares its commitment to quality, best practices and exceptional customer service. This position will be trained to successfully lead client searches and represent the firm. The Executive Search Consultant will be a key member of the firm's project teams, with the opportunity to have clear impact and rapid professional growth and have access to tools and resources developed to provide superior services to our clients. This position is ideal for candidates with 6+ years of experience in executive search or other aspects of recruiting/HR who are invested in long-term growth in the field. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, a genuine interest in the nonprofit sector, and intellectual curiosity. Perks of being part of Development Guild include professional development opportunities, monthly book club, learning lunches, happy hours and more!

Key Responsibilities

• Will be trained to lead and manage executive search project teams in recruiting candidates for nonprofit clients;
• Provide day-to-day management of client projects;
• Assist in guiding the client in developing the opportunity;
• Draft and edit internal documents, agendas, spreadsheets and other materials (e.g. outreach materials, position announcements, candidate packets, etc.);
• Conduct assessment interviews with the client to ensure the full understanding of the position and organizational culture;
• Identify and initiate DEI strategies within client projects;
• Assess candidate qualifications and rank candidate pools;
• Interview candidates (live or video) and conduct phone screens to evaluate qualifications;
• Review and analyze data; monitor contract progress and budgets;
• Position has opportunity to perform candidate research (develop candidate pools via internet/database research) and candidate outreach (recruit potential candidates using phone, email, and other outreach techniques;
• Follow executive search protocols and standards;
• Build relationships with candidates and foster positive relationships with clients, and;
• Demonstrate exemplary work ethic, character, and communication skills

Key Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of executive search/recruitment experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the executive search cycle/processes;
• Exceptional engagement and communications skills;
• Ability to build and sustain professional networks;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, experience working closely with a diverse group of constituencies;
• Excellent computer skills; proficient in MS Office, competence in Zoom and other online technology, picks up new programs and databases quickly;
• An interest in developing expertise/professional growth, contributing to best practices;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Highly organized, an ability to manage multiple and demanding projects simultaneously and successfully, and;
• Interest and ability to work with non profit organizations across sectors and a deep appreciation for the mission of our clients.

Nice-to-have Qualifications

• An interest in business development;
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;
• Candidate research and outreach experience, using both LinkedIn and a search database;
• Management skills;
• Budget management, and;
• BA/BS degree.

For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume in confidence to: (please use the apply button below)

Kate Michaud

Vice President of Human Resources

Development Guild DDI

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status