Our values are simple: sound judgment, results, openness, wonder, love & courage. We strive to create a trusted business relationship with our clients by treating our clients as part of our community, not just business partners.

Teammates at Context Partners are bright, witty and flexible and not to mention we are all dog lovers. We genuinely enjoy each other’s company and we push each other to be our best selves and professionals. We are looking for great people to add to our dynamic team.

YOU
You have a rich strategic communication portfolio, filled with engaging campaigns with documented results. You have the ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds and feel at home in both the corporate setting as well as the non-profit world. You are not only an excellent communicator, but also a conscious listener. You have experience with managing creative teams and presenting concepts to clients.

You have a proven track record of designing and running multi-channel campaigns in active partnership with clients. You are an expert in on and offline community outreach including building and managing communities. You have knowledge of and an appetite for social media/tech trends and have the ability to teach and coach clients/teams through new processes.

You can laugh at both yourself and any day-to-day craziness. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you!

A Marketing Consultant at Context Partners responsibilities include:
• Reviewing and evaluating existing research of a client’s community
• Designing and leading a research process for a client to help define and profile their community
• Preparing communication and/or community engagement strategy for clients
• Reviewing work that a visual designer produced for a client and provide clear feedback and direction
• Leads clients through branding exercises and brand development/launch
• Helps train clients on use of social media for clients’ current goals
• Brainstorming creative solutions for a potential client with biz dev colleagues

Requirements
• Bachelors degree
• Minimum 5-8 years of marketing or creative agency and/or experience in a “idea” business
• Strong understanding of multiple sectors (e.g., private, public, non-profit)
• Willingness to travel ~45%
• Good sense of humor
This is a full time position, based in Washington, DC or Portland, OR. Start up environment with tremendous growth opportunities.
Please submit your cover letter, resume & portfolio with salary expectations to Jen@contextpartners.com with the subject heading Marketing & first and last name. In your cover letter please address in 300 words or less:
• Why are you uniquely qualified for this position?
• What areas of marketing are you passionate about and why?
• What are your unique interests in life? (Ex. hobby, interests etc.)
Successful candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. Due to the high volume of responses, we unfortunately cannot respond to everyone.
Context Partners is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.

Prior to joining Context Partners, Sarah managed external and internal communications, program operation, social innovation, and technology implementation for organizations including the New York City Department of Education and Federation Employment and Guidance Services. She began her career and commitment to social change as a Teach for America middle school teacher in Washington Heights, New York.
Sarah has an MPA in International Economic Policy and Management from Columbia University, a MSEd in Educational Science from Pace University, and a Bachelor in Political Science, Communications, and Music from Manhattanville College.

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Sarah can’t get enough of the outdoors and will hike, kayak, or stroll anywhere. Give Sarah any five ingredients from your kitchen and she’ll concoct something delicious.

We are Context Partners, a consulting firm that unleashes the potential of communities to solve our clients’ most urgent challenges. We consult for innovative clients like National Geographic, Rockefeller Foundation, Nike and many more.

Our values are simple: sound judgment, results, openness, wonder, love & courage. We strive to create a trusted business relationship with our clients by treating them as part of our community, not just business partners. Teammates at Context Partners are bright, witty and flexible and, not to mention, we are all dog lovers. We genuinely enjoy each other’s company and we push each other to be our best selves and professionals. We are looking for great people to add to our dynamic team.

YOU

You have the ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds and feel at home in a corporate setting as well as the non-profit world. You are at ease communicating with staff level clients and C-level executives. You have a knack in translating technical lingo into simple terms to a nontechnical audience.

You can conceptualize, design and describe new online communities to our clients. You can tell when a client needs to leverage a suite of tools rather than build a new website and articulate how those tools work together to accomplish your clients goals. You have both a flexible and strategic mind and will guide clients through the process of building their online community. You are an excellent listener and problem solver.

You are not a programmer, but a product developer who has created wire frames and managed tech rollouts. You have in-depth knowledge of social media platforms. You are excited about joining a start up. You have the ability to change gears multiple times throughout the day for multiple projects and deadlines. You can laugh at both yourself and any day-to-day craziness. You are known as someone who gets results and who never settles for the status quo. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include:

• Translate technology rich concepts into language that non-technical audience understands
• Break down high level business strategy into tactical tech specifications
• Design and recommend online technology strategies
• Advise clients on technique and messaging regarding community management
• Serve as coach for new and potential community managers
• Manage technology vendors to ensure specified work is delivered on time and on target
• Write technology review documents (SWOT’s)
• Develop and cultivate close relationships with clients
• Collaborate with CP project lead on project delivery and client management
• Develop Technological metrics for community impact

Requirements
• Bachelors degree, Masters preferred
• Technology Savvy
• Minimum 10 years of professional tech community management
• Strong understanding of multiple sectors (e.g., private, public, non-profit)
• Willingness to travel ~25%
• Good sense of humor

This is a full time position, based in Washington, DC. Start up environment with tremendous growth opportunities.
Please submit your cover letter and resume with salary expectations to Jen@contextpartners.com with the subject heading Tech Com Mgr. & first and last name.

In your cover letter please address in 300 words or less:
• Why are you uniquely qualified for this position?
• What is your favorite example of why communities/networks matter?
• What are your unique interests in life? (Ex. hobby, interests etc.)

Successful candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. Due to the high volume of responses, we unfortunately cannot respond to everyone.

Context Partners is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.

We are Context Partners, a consulting firm that unleashes the potential of communities to solve our clients’ most urgent challenges. We consult for innovative clients like National Geographic, Rockefeller Foundation, Nike and many more. Our values are simple: Sound judgment, results, openness, wonder, love & courage. We strive to create a trusted business relationship with our clients by treating our clients as part of our community, not just business partners. Teammates at Context Partners are bright, witty and flexible and not to mention we are all dog lovers. We genuinely enjoy each other’s company and we push each other to be our best selves and professionals. We are looking for great people to add to our dynamic team.

YOU

You are a goals-driven, outgoing connector who is curious about people and life. You like making deals and finding solutions to others’ problems. You are both flexible and strategic. You have the ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds and feel at home in the corporate setting as well as the non-profit world. You are an excellent listener and an impeccable writer. You have a knack for systems and are excited about joining a start up. You can laugh at both yourself and any day-to-day craziness. You are known as someone who gets results and who never settles for the status quo. You not only have a proven track record of closing deals, but also have a deep seeded passion to make those deals happen. Receiving commissions on a job well done motivates you to keep exploring new opportunities and connections. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you!

A Biz Dev professional at Context Partners is responsible for the success of our business. Your principle job: find and close new business.

This includes:

• Generate creative, new project ideas for Context Partners by understanding the needs of potential partners as well as analyzing the broader marketplace of companies and non-profits
• Take potential projects through the process of idea generation to close, including generating concept notes, writing proposals, determining pricing and negotiating with client
• Stay abreast of current industry trends by reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance Context Partners reputation by adding top notch clients to our already prestigious client list

Requirements

• Bachelors degree, Masters preferred
• Minimum 6 years of professional Biz Dev experience in a “idea” business
• Strong understanding of multiple sectors (e.g., private, public, non-profit)
• Willingness to travel ~45%
• Good sense of humor

This is a full time position, based in Washington, DC. Start up environment with tremendous growth opportunities.
Please submit your cover letter and resume with salary expectations to Jen@contextpartners.com with the subject heading Biz Dev & first and last name. In your cover letter please address in 300 words or less:
• Why are you uniquely qualified for this position?
• Why are you passionate about Biz Dev?
• What are your unique interests in life? (Ex. hobby, interests etc.)
Successful candidates will be contacted for a phone interview. Due to the high volume of responses, we unfortunately cannot respond to everyone.
Context Partners is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.

Before joining Context Partners, Jason’s more than 15-years experience spanned from server administrator to database architect to software developer, working at firms such as Hewlett Packard, Intel and Learning.com. Jason’s roles have cross-cut IT-focused duties, communications, marketing and business development and make him a nimble and invaluable team player.

Also a storyteller, Jason has deepened his skills through work as a professional online journalist, tech radio correspondent and engaging community manager. His international experience as a community manager for mobile app firm Taptu and Intel have also kindled a passion for apps aimed at mobile health in Africa, and sustainability projects worldwide.

Good To Know

Jason grew up in the small town in which Stand By Me was filmed. His first job was bucking hay on a farm, at age 14. And as a geek from way back, in 1994 he was the first person in his high school to have an email address, a UNIX shell account.