About Praxis Consulting Group
We are an organization development consulting firm providing services to employee-owned companies, nonprofits, healthcare, and other mission-driven organizations. We focus on developing leaders, strengthening employee participation, and fostering collaborative decision-making. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as an essential foundation of a healthy workplace and we integrate DEI practices into our consulting work and in our own firm.
We have thirteen employees and frequently collaborate with external partners. We are employee-owned, a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation, and a founding BCorp. We received the BCorp Best for Workers Award in multiple years.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for people who are energized by helping mission-driven organizations thrive and who share our values of learning, integrity, inclusion, care, shared ownership, and collaboration.
We are looking for people to join our consulting team. Successful consultants will:
• Lead consulting engagements in several of our service areas
• Actively market our firm and contribute to business development
• Build long-term relationships with clients
• Contribute to leading our firm
Desired Qualities
• You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively
• You are curious and eager to learn
• You take initiative and act responsibly
• You are a strong relationship-builder, both with new contacts and with longer-term relationships
• You are skilled at managing multiple projects
• You have experience or substantive interest in working with employee-owned companies and/or nonprofits
Desired Skills
For people joining us with more experience, we are seeking greater mastery in these skill areas, and more experience working with senior leaders. For people with less experience, we hope for a strong foundation of these skills.
• Group facilitation and training skills, virtual and in-person
• Oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills
• Experience in learning and development, including practical knowledge of effective methods of in-person and virtual training and design
• Navigation of complex interpersonal, group, and organizational dynamics
• Project management and leadership capabilities
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn and master, new tools (e.g. leadership assessment tools)
• Able to understand, anticipate, and address client needs
• Adept at developing long-term client and advisor relationships that result in referrals and high-impact engagements
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
• Proficiency in Office 365, Teams, G Suite, Zoom, and Mural, or willingness to become proficient in the first year
These are desired qualities and skills for someone to succeed in our practice. We encourage you to reach out to us even if you do not meet all of these.
2024 Needs
We will be hiring several people over the next few years. Our highest priorities in 2024 are for individuals who are capable of leading and delivering:
• Leadership development services
• Leadership succession planning work
• Client work in our nonprofit sector (typically strategic planning, senior team development, culture and team-building, general organization development, and other facilitation work)
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion services
Over the longer term, we are also looking for people who are interested in learning and delivering our employee-ownership education and communication services, governance, continuous improvement, and other services.
About Working at Praxis
Travel
Travel is expected and varies depending on time of year, client mix, and services. Consultants typically travel 1-2 days per week in many but not all weeks.
Work/Life Sustainability
Consulting work is driven by client needs, and busyness can fluctuate. We strive to balance meeting client needs with making sure that consultants get sufficient rest and time for their personal lives.
Compensation
We determine compensation offers relative to each candidate’s background in the context of our established salary scale. We will share general ranges at an initial interview. We share profits with all employees. We also offer an exceptional benefits package, including 100% employer-paid employee and family healthcare, and a 15% employer-paid retirement contribution, among others.
Location
Located or willing to relocate to the Greater Philadelphia area preferred. Our office is in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood and we work a hybrid schedule. We are open to considering strong applicants in other locations.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Praxis is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our staff and in our work with our clients. BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ candidates are encouraged to apply.
Next Steps
If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to careers@praxiscg.com.
