Youth Villages
Strategy Consultant
Youth Villages, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
OverviewYouth Villages is a nationally recognized non-profit organization helping youth, young adults, and families live successfully. With a high-performing and dedicated staff of over 4,000, services in 26 states and D.C., and an annual operating budget of over $400 million, the organization serves more than 40,000 individuals annually. Our commitment to helping youth, young adults, and families find success spans 40 years and includes a comprehensive array of evidence-based programs and services implemented by Youth Villages and our partner organizations and complementary systems change efforts, including state and federal policy, national advocacy, and research. We seek individuals with a strong sense of purpose who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and families.
For more information, please visit
www.youthvillages.org
Position Overview
Strategy Consultants work closely with the Youth Villages leadership team to enhance the organization's impact and strategic vision. Reporting to the Director of Strategy, they lead corporate and business unit strategy projects, aligning with Youth Villages' mission and goals. They also direct strategic planning with state teams and departments, helping leaders identify and analyze opportunities for impact and growth. Strategy Consultants should be mission-driven critical thinkers capable of successfully leading projects and teams, building trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders, presenting to leaders, and conducting thorough analyses to uncover opportunities. Applicants with lived experience or a personal connection to foster care or other social service systems are strongly encouraged to apply. This role is an extraordinary opportunity for mission- and results-driven individuals with business strategy and project management experience to make a national-scale impact on youth, families, and the organization as a whole.
Please include cover letter when applying
ResponsibilitiesCorporate & Business Unit Strategy Projects (50% of work)
Lead Strategy Projects : Direct strategy projects targeting specific organizational improvements or opportunities, such as developing multi-year business plans for community-violence intervention initiatives, growth plans for foster care services, and multi-year roadmaps to scale case management services.
Guide Implementation : Oversee cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of new initiatives and strategic plans, using both project management and change management methodologies. This includes the successful execution of the four-year National Strategic Plan and various philanthropically funded business plans.
Conduct Market Research and Operational Analysis : Manage and perform market research and operational analyses to identify future improvements and opportunities proactively. This may involve identifying staff experience pilots funded by philanthropic sources, researching service gaps in government agencies, and recommending value propositions for core programs. Research activities may include stakeholder interviews, internal staff interviews, surveys, market analysis, and organizational analysis.
Annual Strategic & Tactical Planning (50% of work)
Lead Annual Planning : Spearhead the annual planning process for Youth Villages' state teams, including all 26 direct services and licensed partner states, and select administrative departments. Responsibilities include identifying strategic priorities, forecasting service and budget needs, and outlining key tactics and interim milestones.
Support Planning Activities : Establish timelines and meeting schedules, create materials and agendas, facilitate in-person planning sessions across the US, assign task owners (e.g., for budget projections and market research), and develop tracking tools for leaders, including the CEO, COO, and Executive Directors.
Location & Travel
Location:
This position can be remote or based in any Youth Villages office.
Travel:
Domestic travel up to 20% of the time, primarily between February and May for the annual strategic planning process. Additional travel to Memphis or Nashville offices for key project meetings, team-building events, the annual team retreat, and annual Employee Conference.
Compensation
Salary : $80,000 – $90,000, with flexibility based on experience.
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For more information, please visit
www.youthvillages.org
Position Overview
Strategy Consultants work closely with the Youth Villages leadership team to enhance the organization's impact and strategic vision. Reporting to the Director of Strategy, they lead corporate and business unit strategy projects, aligning with Youth Villages' mission and goals. They also direct strategic planning with state teams and departments, helping leaders identify and analyze opportunities for impact and growth. Strategy Consultants should be mission-driven critical thinkers capable of successfully leading projects and teams, building trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders, presenting to leaders, and conducting thorough analyses to uncover opportunities. Applicants with lived experience or a personal connection to foster care or other social service systems are strongly encouraged to apply. This role is an extraordinary opportunity for mission- and results-driven individuals with business strategy and project management experience to make a national-scale impact on youth, families, and the organization as a whole.
Please include cover letter when applying
ResponsibilitiesCorporate & Business Unit Strategy Projects (50% of work)
Lead Strategy Projects : Direct strategy projects targeting specific organizational improvements or opportunities, such as developing multi-year business plans for community-violence intervention initiatives, growth plans for foster care services, and multi-year roadmaps to scale case management services.
Guide Implementation : Oversee cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of new initiatives and strategic plans, using both project management and change management methodologies. This includes the successful execution of the four-year National Strategic Plan and various philanthropically funded business plans.
Conduct Market Research and Operational Analysis : Manage and perform market research and operational analyses to identify future improvements and opportunities proactively. This may involve identifying staff experience pilots funded by philanthropic sources, researching service gaps in government agencies, and recommending value propositions for core programs. Research activities may include stakeholder interviews, internal staff interviews, surveys, market analysis, and organizational analysis.
Annual Strategic & Tactical Planning (50% of work)
Lead Annual Planning : Spearhead the annual planning process for Youth Villages' state teams, including all 26 direct services and licensed partner states, and select administrative departments. Responsibilities include identifying strategic priorities, forecasting service and budget needs, and outlining key tactics and interim milestones.
Support Planning Activities : Establish timelines and meeting schedules, create materials and agendas, facilitate in-person planning sessions across the US, assign task owners (e.g., for budget projections and market research), and develop tracking tools for leaders, including the CEO, COO, and Executive Directors.
Location & Travel
Location:
This position can be remote or based in any Youth Villages office.
Travel:
Domestic travel up to 20% of the time, primarily between February and May for the annual strategic planning process. Additional travel to Memphis or Nashville offices for key project meetings, team-building events, the annual team retreat, and annual Employee Conference.
Compensation
Salary : $80,000 – $90,000, with flexibility based on experience.
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