Sr. Consultant / Advisor
Description

Title: Senior Consultant / Advisor
Location: CA – 100% onsite  

Ekman Associates, Inc. is a Southern California based company focused on the following services: Management Consulting, Professional Staffing Solutions, Executive Recruiting and Managed Services.

Summary: Consultant shall provide advisory services including a developing a Master Plan for WYS.

Responsibility / Objective
The primary objective of this engagement is to develop a comprehensive  Master Plan for Fund

Development. This plan will serve as a strategic roadmap aimed primarily at increasing revenue for  Western Youth Services (WYS).

Deliverable
By the end of the 90-day contract, the Vendor will deliver a finalized  Master Plan for Fund

Development, incorporating insights gathered throughout the engagement and aligning with WYS's vision and goals.

Scope of Work - Throughout the contract period, the Vendor's activities will include but not limited to the following:
Organizational Engagement 

  • Conduct meetings with WYS leadership, including Chiefs, Directors, Managers, and Staff, to develop a deep understanding of services and internal operations. 
  • Hold regular touchpoint sessions with the CEO throughout the 90 days to ensure the vision, strategic direction, and tactical priorities are accurately reflected in the master plan. 
  • Integrate findings from internal meetings and external outreach into the master plan. 
  • Other tasks as assigned by the CEO. 

  External Engagement and Outreach 

  • Attend relevant networking events (e.g., school board breakfasts, luncheons, dinners), evening/weekend functions, seminars, and conferences to promote new business opportunities and philanthropic partnerships. 
  • Initiate outreach to school district superintendents and board members throughout Orange County to begin representing WYS in the broader educational and community landscape.
Requirements
  • BA/BS in business, computer science preferred or other technical field or appropriate work experience 10+ years of applicable experience in a technology environment, preferably for a large company.  
  • Ability to effectively summarize status and communicate with senior leadership. 
  • Results-oriented with initiative to work until job is complete   .   
  • Exceptional technical, analytical, organizational, and research skills .   
  • Detailed oriented and strong communicator.  

Qualified Candidates Only: If you wish to learn more about this opportunity and additional qualifications/responsibilities, please submit your resume. To learn more about Ekman Associates, Inc. please visit our website at   www.ekmanassociates.com