Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Contribute to the expansion of Isaacson, Miller, a nationally recognized retained executive search firm that focuses on leadership recruitment within the civic sector.

• Assist Partners in fostering client relationships, generating business, and ensuring the successful and high-quality execution of executive searches.

• Manage multiple search projects concurrently and engage in all phases of the search process.

• Collaborate with Partners to devise and implement research and networking strategies.

• Recruit and evaluate candidates.

• Perform candidate reference checks and manage due diligence processes.

• Supervise search timelines.

• Prepare for and participate in presentations to clients.

• Define positions with clients through initial site visits with Partners and collect information regarding roles, organizational challenges, and aspirations.

• Write, edit, and proofread drafts of initial position descriptions.

• Create diverse candidate pools through research and communication via phone and email using IM’s proprietary database.

• Assess candidate qualifications, credibility, and organizational compatibility through evidence-based evaluations and detailed phone interviews.

• Maintain positive relationships with clients, candidates, sources, and other contacts.

• Present candidate pools to clients in both in-person and virtual meetings.

• Draft memos and supplementary documents, ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of all presented materials.

• Update the firm's database with information on candidates, sources, and clients.

• Brief Partners on search progress, market feedback, and individual candidate situations.

• Manage the flow of candidate information to clients in collaboration with Search Coordinators.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Two to six years of progressively responsible professional experience.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Maturity and discretion in handling relationships that involve confidential issues.

• Ability to establish rapport with individuals at all organizational levels.

• Skill in extracting and effectively articulating the ambitions and challenges of client organizations.

• Proficiency in evaluating prospective candidates’ achievements, credibility, and organizational fit through evidence-based assessments.

• Initiative to work independently while recognizing when to seek guidance.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and consistently meet deadlines.

• Conscientiousness in delivering high-quality work and attention to detail.

• A collegial and collaborative disposition.

• Intellectual curiosity along with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Strong relational abilities and an engaging personality.

• Honesty, openness, and a healthy sense of humor.

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Cultural competence to operate effectively across diverse lines of difference.

• Flexibility to work hours aligned with client schedules.

• Resume and cover letter are required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Non-contributory health and dental benefits.

• Participation in a profit-sharing pension plan.

• Employee stock ownership plan.

• Employee-owned organization.

• Opportunities for advancement within the firm and the development of an independent search practice.

• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.