Job Description

About CLASS Consulting Group 
The Class Consulting Group is a boutique management consulting firm that provides consulting services to senior management and Board of Directors of nonprofit/philanthropic organizations. It also offers community leadership opportunities to professionals. CLASS collaborates with its clients - the Non-Profit Organizations - to help them realize their mission and create tangible value. CLASS offers business consulting services in Marketing, Strategy, Human Resources/ Organization, Finance and IT.
Role Overview
CLASS is seeking Consultants / Research Associates – Nonprofit Strategy & Delivery  to join our Practice Development Team. This role supports high-impact nonprofit consulting engagements through research, analysis, methodology development, and high-quality content creation.
Position Type: Volunteering (All volunteering positions at The Class Consulting Group are unpaid). This is a Remote position.

Responsibilities:  

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  Conduct secondary research and support data collection for consulting projects

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  Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to generate insights

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  Support the design of project methodologies, frameworks, and workplans

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  Develop client-ready presentations, reports, dashboards, and supporting materials

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  Contribute to proposal writing, pitch decks, and client-facing documentation

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  Help create standardized templates, tools, and knowledge assets for the broader team

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  Support marketing and knowledge content during non-project periods

Requirements:  

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  Experience in research, analytics, consulting, nonprofit, social impact, or related roles

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  Strong written communication and structured thinking skills

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  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

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  High attention to detail and quality standards

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  Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment

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  Interest in problem-solving for social impact and nonprofit missions

Education Qualification & Experience

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  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field

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  Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MS, or equivalent) preferred but not required

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  2–5 years of relevant professional experience in research, consulting, analytics, nonprofit, or social impact roles

Skills/Abilities:  

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  Strong research, analytical, and data synthesis skills

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  Clear, concise writing and presentation abilities

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  Ability to translate analysis into actionable insights

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  Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn

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  Positive attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality work

Commitment:  

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  Minimum 1+ year of commitment for the unpaid / pro-bono position.

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  Participation in weekly team meetings

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  Time: Minimum 5 hours per week [excluding meeting time].

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  Continuous learning

Benefits:  

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  Leadership development opportunities.

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  Networking opportunities.

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  Group based learning.

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  Satisfactory volunteering experience.

The CLASS Consulting Group believes in equal opportunity and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.