Nonprofit Operations & HR Consultant (Contract)
Location: Remote
Position Type: Contract / Freelance (Subcontractor)
Experience: 10+ years
About reimagine collective
reimagine collective partners with nonprofits, foundations, public agencies, coalitions, and movement leaders to strengthen strategy, evaluation, storytelling, and organizational learning in ways that advance equity and social change.
We're growing our network of consultants and are looking for thoughtful, collaborative operations and HR consultants to join our roster of subcontractors. This is not a full-time position. Instead, you'll have opportunities to collaborate on a variety of partner projects as needs arise.
Who We’re Looking For
We're looking for an experienced nonprofit operations and HR consultant who is collaborative, practical, values-driven, and skilled at helping organizations strengthen their people, operations, and internal systems.
The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor to nonprofit executive directors, boards of directors, and senior leadership teams, with experience strengthening organizational operations, human resources, governance, and organizational effectiveness. You are comfortable providing executive-level strategic guidance while also offering hands-on support to develop and implement policies, systems, processes, and tools.
You can assess complex organizational and people-related challenges, identify what is most important, and help leaders develop practical, equitable, and sustainable solutions. Success in this role requires sound judgment, broad nonprofit management expertise, strong written communication skills, and the ability to move between organizational strategy and hands-on implementation.
Responsibilities
Depending on the project, consultants may support partners across the following areas:
Executive Advisory Services
Serve as a strategic advisor to Executive Directors, CEOs, Boards of Directors, and executive leadership teams.
Provide guidance regarding:
Organizational growth
Strategic planning
Operational effectiveness
Leadership development
Organizational restructuring
Change management
Risk management
Governance
Board effectiveness
Facilitate executive planning sessions and leadership retreats.
Coach executive leaders through difficult organizational decisions.
Human Resources Consulting
Advise clients regarding:
Employee relations
Performance management systems
Compensation
Organizational restructuring
Workforce planning
Employee handbooks
Policy development
ADA accommodations
Leave administration
Investigations
Progressive discipline
Terminations
Layoffs
Recruitment
Job descriptions
Organizational design
Provide legally compliant, practical recommendations balancing organizational risk and employee relations.
Organizational Development
Assess organizational effectiveness.
Design operational improvements.
Develop:
SOPs
Process maps
Organizational structures
Decision-making frameworks
Accountability systems
Departmental workflows
Performance metrics
Cross-functional coordination processes
Support organizations during periods of significant growth and organizational change.
Governance Consulting
Support nonprofit boards by developing:
Governance policies
Committee charters
Board orientation materials
Board development plans
CEO evaluation systems
Governance best practices
Facilitate governance assessments.
Provide governance training.
Training & Facilitation
Design and facilitate trainings, workshops, retreats, and learning sessions for nonprofit staff, leaders, and boards.
Facilitate learning related to leadership, supervision, human resources, performance management, governance, and organizational effectiveness.
Develop training materials, including presentations, facilitator guides, workbooks, exercises, templates, and job aids.
Deliver virtual and in-person learning experiences that are engaging, practical, and responsive to organizational needs.
Policy & Procedure Development
Develop customized organizational documents including:
Fiscal policies
HR manuals
Employee handbooks
Procurement policies
Grant management manuals
Operational procedures
Governance documents
Internal control documentation
Compliance policies
Translate regulatory requirements into practical operational procedures.
Project Management
Manage multiple consulting assignments and partner relationships simultaneously.
Develop and manage project workplans, timelines, deliverables, and project tasks.
Communicate regularly with partners and project teams about progress, decisions, challenges, and next steps.
Collaborate closely with project leads and multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.
Develop organizational assessments, recommendations, presentations, policies, reports, and other partner deliverables.
Contribute to proposals, knowledge products, and other business development efforts as opportunities arise.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership, operations, human resources, organizational development, management consulting, or related areas, with significant experience working with nonprofit, community-based, or other social impact organizations.
Strong experience across nonprofit operations, human resources, organizational development, and/or governance.
Experience advising executive directors, senior leadership teams, and/or nonprofit boards on complex organizational and people-related issues.
Experience assessing organizational systems, identifying challenges and opportunities, and translating findings into practical recommendations and solutions.
Experience developing and implementing HR and organizational policies, procedures, systems, tools, and internal infrastructure.
Experience supporting organizations with areas such as performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, organizational structure, and organizational change.
Strong facilitation and communication skills, including experience facilitating leadership, staff, or board conversations, trainings, or planning processes.
Strong writing skills and ability to translate complex HR and operational issues into clear, practical, and accessible guidance.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, community, and social justice.
Ability to travel occasionally, as needed, and access to your own computer, reliable internet connection, and remote workspace.
Technical Knowledge
Strong working knowledge of several of the following:
HR laws and regulations
ADA
FMLA
Employment practices
Board governance
Organizational development
Change management
Performance management systems /Compensation Principles
Nice to Have
Experience working alongside BIPOC communities; experience with AANHPI communities is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting proposal development or consulting project scoping.
Our Values
We're looking for people who:
Believe strong internal systems should help organizations and their people thrive.
Approach organizational challenges with humility, curiosity, care, and a learning mindset.
Understand that organizational systems should reflect an organization's mission, values, people, culture, and community.
Balance technical expertise and risk management with the realities nonprofit organizations face.
Center equity when developing organizational policies, practices, and systems.
Can move between big-picture strategy and practical, hands-on implementation.
Build trust with leaders while being willing to ask difficult questions and offer thoughtful guidance.
Welcome feedback while confidently contributing their own perspective and expertise.
Thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working across disciplines.
To Apply
Please submit:
Resume
Cover letter — A short introduction about yourself, what draws you to reimagine collective, and why you're interested in joining our roster of nonprofit operations and HR consultants.
Two to three samples of relevant work. Examples may include organizational assessments, HR policies, employee handbooks, SOPs, organizational structures, governance resources, training materials, or other organizational capacity-building products.
We especially encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences reflect the diverse communities our partners serve, including AANHPI and other BIPOC communities.
