FGS Global (FGS), a leading strategic communications and government relations firm, is seeking a motivated, sharp and energetic junior-level professional to join the firm’s Strategic Communications practice. This position is within the practice’s Energy & Sustainability group and based in our Washington, DC or New York City office.

FGS’s Energy & Sustainability group takes on some of the most complex communications and government affairs challenges spanning a wide spectrum of climate, environmental, sustainability and energy issues. Our team is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate these issues with a mix of deep issue expertise, an unparalleled network of connections, and a two-decade track record at the vanguard of climate, clean energy, and sustainability conversations around the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Basic writing and research tasks (including emails, meeting agendas, messaging documents, press materials, client documents, owned media content, etc.)
• Assist client teams in prep for meetings/pitches
• Monitor and/or compile daily press clips for multiple clients
• Build and maintain press lists
• Pitch media contacts
• Write briefing documents, talking points, press releases, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving policy and political issues that impact the energy & sustainability sector
• Administrative support for client teams and senior staff, including scheduling, booking travel, and filtering internal and external requests
• Contribute to firm’s new business process and efforts

 ATTRIBUTES

• A BA/BS degree in a related field with 1-2 years of relevant internship experience
• Interest, familiarity and experience in energy & sustainability issues
• Ability to project manage and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Extremely strong writing and communications skills; ability to produce clear, concise materials within tight deadlines
• Superior research and editing skills
• Ability to identify and cultivate key media contacts and outlets for a range of clients
• Experience pitching stories to local and national news outlets is ideal
• Experience with rapid response or 'war room' efforts is ideal
• Strong strategic thinking and long-term planning skills

Organization Description  

Vital Voices Global Partnership is a leading international non-profit organization. We invest in women leaders who are tackling the world’s greatest challenges – from gender-based violence to the climate crisis, economic inequities, and more. We are “venture catalysts,” identifying leaders with a daring vision for change and partnering with them to make that vision a reality. What sets Vital Voices apart is that we make long-term, holistic investments in leaders with bold ideas for change — providing them connections, capacity, a network of their peers, financial support, and visibility for their work. We have provided early support for leaders who went on to become Nobel Peace Laureates, US Youth Poet Laureates, Prime Ministers, award winning innovators and breakthrough social entrepreneurs. Over the past 27 years, we have directly invested in more than 47,000 change-makers across 188 countries, who in turn have improved the lives of millions of people in their communities and countries.  

Vital Voices’ staff is headquartered in Washington, DC. In the coming years we have a bold vision to dramatically scale our impact. In early 2022, we opened the first ever Global Headquarters for Women’s Leadership, a 30,000+ sq. ft. historic building just blocks from the White House on 16th Street. It is a hub of activity, events, and collaborations — bringing together women leaders and their allies to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. 

Mission 

Vital Voices invests in women leaders taking on the world’s greatest challenges and accelerates collective action towards an equitable and sustainable world.  

Summary 

The Manager, Operations will play a central role in driving the effectiveness of our organization, working directly under the supervision and guidance of the CFO. This position will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, policies, procedures and Vital Voices Headquarters (VVHQ) management. The Manager will work collaboratively across all teams to drive operational strategy and planning. The Manager works in close collaboration with the Operations, Communications & Events, and Technology teams to best serve staff, guests and network leaders. This position is based in Washington, DC with the option of a hybrid work schedule. We are not accepting remote candidates at this time.  

Role Specifications: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

Building Operations: Management and oversight of VVHQ operations  

• Ensure that VVHQ runs efficiently and effectively to best serve staff, guests and network leaders  

• Manage vendor and contractor relationships in collaboration with the Operations Coordinator, enabling a thriving work environment  

• Oversees VVHQ safety and security including maintenance and site inspections, emergency response and managing risk  

• Develop and implement policies and procedures   

• Manage VVHQ building operations budget 

• Work in partnership with the events department to coordinate and schedule all VVHQ bookings and rentals, while optimizing use of the space to generate revenue and support organizational sustainability  

• Oversee all facility use for internal staff use, meetings and events 

Business Operations: Management of operations strategy   

• Implement policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations  

• Lead the operational planning and execution of organizational priorities, partnering cross-functionally to drive OKR development, alignment and ongoing process tracking 

• Lead cross-functional project management (PMO) processes, delivering strategic guidance and specific solutions to ensure teams remain organized, aligned and on schedule 

• Leverage technology, including Asana, to improve overall operations  

• Develop and maintain operations manual 

• Direct the contracts and procurement process 

• Oversee vendor and contractor relationships  

• Partner closely with People Operations to plan, execute, and continuously improve staff-wide gatherings such as “Home Weeks” and internal communications, ensuring they are aligned with organizational priorities 

• Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements  

• Coordinate the insurance process in collaboration with the Assistant Controller and CFO 

Travel, Safety, Security  

• Provide oversight and management of key travel vendors, including Healix and Key Travel, ensuring service quality  

• Coordinate pre-travel briefings with Healix to ensure staff are fully prepared prior to international travel  

• Continuously improve end-to-end organizational travel processes  

Supervisory: Manage the Operations Coordinator 

• Support, guide and partner with Operations Coordinator for professional success 

• Develop, mentor and train on operations protocols and systems 

• Continuously provide feedback and evaluate performance management  

• Identify and support career advancement opportunities 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4-8 years of relevant work experience required 

• Previous building operations, rental experience and vendor management experience required   

• Demonstrated experience establishing and driving organizational performance frameworks, including KPIs, OKRs, and annual goal-setting processes  

• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.    

• Ability to prioritize tasks, swiftly shift priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, sometimes under difficult or challenging circumstances.   

• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team.   

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and self-awareness.   

• Strong computer skills including MS Office applications (esp. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), social networking tools, project management and database software (i.e., Salesforce, Asana).   

This position is a full-time, exempt hybrid position based in Washington, DC with two days of required in person attendance at the Vital Voices Headquarters. Given the nature of building operations and events, this role requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, as well as additional in-office days as needed.

The starting salary range for this position is $114,300 - $142,600 based on experience and ability to have broad impact early.  

Benefits:  

At Vital Voices, we value our employees and their well-being. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, HSA, EAP, and more. But that's not all. We believe in giving our employees the flexibility and support they need to thrive in their work and life. That's why we provide generous PTO including wellness flex Fridays, parental leave, earned sabbatical time, and volunteer leave as well as a professional development stipend to support continuous improvement. Join us and be part of a global team that empowers women leaders to transform the world.   

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Vital Voices provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vital Voices complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.   

Vital Voices expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Vital Voices’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.  

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.    

Position Overview:  

The Services team has deep, cross‑sector expertise in corporate governance, audit, risk, compliance, and regulatory environments, and the scale to deliver significant change smoothly with global, flexible, and reliable outcomes. Their vision is to partner as trusted advisors, working in joint teams that complement client strengths with the right mix of talent.  

An Advisory Specialist delivers governance, and within an entity management system solutions and typically owns defined work streams from discovery through go‑live. They lead discovery, translate requirements into technical design documents, configure and iterate Diligent One prototypes, and drive UAT and client enablement through training and issue management. Operating within standard project methodology, they communicate timelines and risks across teams and are measured on utilization, SLA/turnaround, CSAT/quality, and on‑time administrative hygiene. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Deliver end-to-end Professional Services across the customer journey and product enablement, ensuring quality and timely outcomes. 
• Partner across the customer lifecycle with PS management, Customer Success, and stakeholders (e.g., Sales, PM, PMM, Marketing) to align on goals and execution. 
• Leverage and continually deepen Domain/Industry/Product expertise to advise best practices for solution rollout and project execution. 
• Lead implementation independently by understanding client program goals and data processes, configuring with Diligent methodology, and enabling users. 
• Provide prescriptive guidance and training on product usage to drive adoption and outcomes, ensuring an excellent customer experience. 
• Collaborate with Delivery Managers to triage and route new service requests appropriately while maintaining scope, schedule, and quality. 

Required Experience/Skills  

• 1–3 years of experience in internal or external client-facing or consulting roles. 
• Embody a Customer First mindset, operating with urgency, excellence, and accountability to customer outcomes and experiences. 
• Maintain high quality and process discipline, with strong attention to detail and accuracy while following procedures with stakeholders and customers. 
• Manage time effectively and multitask in fast-paced environments, collaborating as part of a team to deliver under tight timeframes and adapt to change. 
• Proactively solve problems and embrace new challenges, communicating effectively through presentations and workshops and engaging customer personnel to resolve GRC requirements and goals. 
• Passionate about GRC and have relevant professional accreditations planned, in progress, or obtained (e.g., CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CPA). 

Preferred Experience/Skills  

• GRI Sustainability Reporting, ISB, or other relevant certifications. 
• Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Compliance Management, Legal & Ethics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Security, MIS). 
• Experience with GRC and/or analytics tools is a plus; background with platform-based products/solutions. 

More about the role:

Burson is looking for an entry-level Analyst to join our Social Listening & Analytics team in support of some of the most iconic global brands. If you're a recent graduate with internship experience in digital media, marketing, or communications and you're eager to dive into social media trends, consumer insights, and cultural conversations, this is your chance to grow at the intersection of data and storytelling.

This is a rare opportunity to build a career in social and digital analytics with one of the world’s top global communications firms, while working on some of the most recognizable brands in the world.

What you'll do:

• Assist with data collection, basic research tasks, organizing information
• Support project coordination efforts, meticulously documenting project details, and learning all methodologies.
• Participate in internal training sessions on research tools and best practices.
• Proofreading and numbers checking client deliverables.
• Support social media monitoring and reporting for brands, helping track cultural, competitor, and consumer trends.
• Learn to use tools like Brandwatch, Sprinklr, and NewsWhip to uncover insights that influence brand reputation, sustainability, and social impact initiatives.
• Monitor online conversations and media trends around multiple brands and corporate presence.
• Assist in preparing performance reports for campaigns and brand health tracking across social and digital platforms.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, gaining exposure to both agency and client-side work.

Experience that contributes to success:

• Recent graduates (Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, communications, research or related field).
• Internship experience in marketing, analytics, or social media (agency, brand, or nonprofit experience all welcome).
• Curious and detail-oriented individuals who are excited by data and cultural trends.
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; bonus points if you’ve dabbled in pivot tables, boolean searches, leveraging LLMs or dashboards.
• Comfortable juggling multiple projects and learning new tools in a dynamic environment.
• Enthusiastic team players eager to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

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Burson is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 

Quinn Evans is a nationally recognized and award-winning architecture and design firm deeply committed to sustainability, stewardship, inclusive design, and resilient communities. Our portfolio includes cultural, institutional, multi-family housing, and educational projects across many scales. Our work connects people with place to deliver purpose, meaning, resilience, and lasting stewardship. Be a part of a collaborative and diverse team rooted in a shared purpose to create impactful solutions that allow places and people to thrive today and tomorrow. Quinn Evans is among the largest women-owned design practices in the country. We take pride in our diverse team and workplace culture that emphasizes mentoring, coaching, and professional development. 

Interested in joining our team? Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume and Portfolio.