Research and Writing, Communications and Development for CIMA Consulting

About Us: CIMA Consulting is a small but growing firm in Charlottesville, VA providing clients with strategic insight and support through communications, fundraising, business development, and organizational design. As CIMA grows, we are seeking a contract researcher and writer who can also fulfill some project management duties.

JOB DUTIES

Specific tasks include:

• Maintaining internal databases to track communications and development-related activities
• Providing research support for client funding opportunities
• Writing compelling narrative for letters of inquiry, proposals, and other required collateral
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders through written and phone outreach
• Developing projects to evaluate data for clients and for CIMA.

SKILLS REQUIRED

The right candidate is:

• Extremely organized and self-motivated
• A strong written communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Willing to take direction and ask thoughtful questions
• Eager to work in a nontraditional office environment
• Creative, willing to take chances on big ideas
• Well versed in contemporary issues and politics, able to make connections across different sectors

And should have the following specific skills or qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree with at least two years of work experience
• Strong recommendations from previous employers
• Proven track record of business development, fundraising, or written collateral
• Experience with CS or data analysis experience is a plus.

Applications from people with diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged.