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We bring government, philanthropy, and business leaders together to improve systems and put capital to work in new ways. Since our founding in 2011, we have mobilized more than $500 million to create measurable results in workforce and education, health, and housing. \nWe are driven by the belief that social and economic systems should enable all people to thrive, and the conviction that we can create the most meaningful and measurable change in our communities when governments and markets work together. Our organization is built upon five core values: people, performance, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion. \nOur work spans four areas: Impact-first Investing, Workforce and Education Investments, Advisory & Public Sector Practice, and the Social Finance Institute. Our Impact-first Investment team designs, launches, and manages investments that provide solutions for effectively deploying impact capital across a range of social outcomes. Our Workforce and Education Investments team designs, launches and manages financial solutions focused on addressing workforce challenges, including skills acquisition and training access. Our Advisory team partners with government and philanthropy leaders to implement data-driven programs for advancing social impact. And through the Social Finance Institute, we aim to build the field and change systems through actionable research, communities of practice, and educational outreach. \nThe Public Sector Practice \nThrough our Public Sector practice, we work alongside impact-focused leaders to build innovative funding structures and implement data-driven practices that deliver better results for people and communities. \nRole and Responsibilities \nThis Associate, Public Sector position is based in either our Boston, MA, Washington D.C, San Francisco, CA or Austin, TX office. Associates of the Public Sector are an integral part of the Social Finance team and are staffed to multiple Advisory projects that span our various service offerings. Working together with a team, key activities may include: \nPublic Sector Projects \nConduct research, analyzing data, and reviewing evidence to support project design decisions, test hypotheses, and drive recommendations to optimize operations and help achieve project outcomes \nExercise progressing project management skills to include scheduling meetings, aiding in the execution of work plans, overseeing project timelines, coordinating team tasks, and ensuring effective communication within the team. \nCreate, deliver and present materials, analyses, key findings and recommendations for both internal team and external partners; Lead interviews and facilitate discussion groups \nConduct economic cost-benefit and other forms of analyses \nSupport the drafting and review of contract, governance and scope-of-work documents; Write summaries, reports and email correspondence, etc. \nResearch potential project partners; analyzing their performance and ability to achieve future outcomes to identify promising programs and support project design \nCollaborate with evaluation firms, when needed, to identify and measure key performance outcomes \nField Building \nWrite blog posts and support the creation of white papers and reports that publish key learnings and findings from our work \nContribute to and support research efforts in social issue areas and interventions \nFirm Building \nApply technical expertise in AI tools and infrastructure to help test and implement improved processes across systems and active projects \nSupport analysis and writing for responses to proposal documents (i.e. Requests for Proposals) and concept notes for potential business development opportunities \nCreate communications materials and preparing managers for external calls that could lead to new opportunities \nContribute to capacity-building initiatives, such as recruiting, professional development, knowledge management, fundraising, or other internal projects \nProvide real-time feedback to team members to support professional growth and contribute to high-quality deliverables \nSupport senior management, internal functional teams, and Social Finance project teams as needed \nSupport our goal to foster a culture of well-being and belonging \nQualifications \nWe are looking for entrepreneurial candidates with flexibility, aptitude, and passion for our mission. Candidate requirements: \n2-5 years of full-time professional experience in a role with relevant and transferrable skills, which may include those focused on research, consulting, finance, project management, social impact, or other \nStrong analytical and quantitative skills; basic statistical knowledge is a plus \nStrong verbal and written communication skills \nAbility to quickly research, synthesize and summarize key takeaways on unfamiliar topics \nExperience with AI tools or platforms in a professional setting (e.g. prompt engineering, AI-assisted workflows, or data infrastructure) \nAbility to communicate and work closely with many types of partners across multiple sectors; willingness to constructively express your point of view and hear the point of view of others, both internally and externally \nCommitment to high-quality work and accuracy, with an ability to manage multiple and competing priorities simultaneously \nCapacity to work independently while contributing to team projects as appropriate \nDemonstrated interest in and knowledge of or willingness to learn about key issues in nonprofit management, social interventions, government services, and/or impact investing \nAbility to adapt, be flexible and operate with a growth mindset \nCommitment to enhancing a team culture of inclusion, belonging and equity \nThe following are not required, but would be considered as a plus for your candidacy: \nExperience in or with the systems we seek to impact \nAdvanced PowerPoint experience \nAdvanced experience in Excel \nBenefits \nAt Social Finance, we strive to deliver a benefits program that will enhance our overall value proposition to employees. Our current benefit offerings include: \nComprehensive health care coverage: medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; Employee Healthy Actions programs and more \nRetirement savings plan with employer contribution \nShort-term, long-term and life insurance policies \nCommuter benefits and cell phone reimbursements \nHybrid work model (in office a minimum of two days per week and on an ad-hoc basis as needed) \nDedicated budgets for team building and employee recognition \nAnnual budget for external professional development opportunities \nMentorship and onboarding programs \nCollaborative and energizing workspaces in downtown Boston, San Francisco, Austin and Washington, D.C.; New York, NY. This position can be hired in Austin, Boston, San Francisco or Washington D.C. \nPaid vacation and paid holidays (with 12/24-1/1 off every year) \nPaid parental leave \nA truly stellar team of high performing, values-driven and fun (!) professionals \nSalary \nSocial Finance uses a lockstep compensation model for purposes of equity and transparency - we strive for everyone coming in at a given level to be paid equitably. For this position, at the Associate level, the starting base salary is $81,000; however, during the interview process, we will take into account a candidate's full work experience and may adjust the job title, and commensurate starting salary, as appropriate. If joining our San Francisco office, this hire would receive an additional $1,000 for every month they are residing in the state of California within a commutable distance of our office in San Francisco. \nAt this level, employees typically receive a $2,500 salary increase annually and are eligible to participate in our firmwide annual bonus program (bonuses are typically between 5-10%, though bonuses are not guaranteed and are dependent on both organizational and individual performance). \nReview of applications will begin immediately. No phone calls, please. \nApplicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. \nPlease note that, at this time, to be in-person at a Social Finance office, client location or Social Finance-sponsored event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receiving a booster shot.\nSocial Finance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, military status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other legally protected status.\nSocial Finance is committed to providing an accessible and supportive work environment to ensure individuals are able to contribute at their best. We will discuss and provide reasonable accommodations to those in the recruiting process who need them.\nIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\nWhen submitting your resume below, please submit as a PDF. 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