ESOP Communication Consultant I

Blue Ridge Associates is a leading ESOP administration firm dedicated to empowering employees to build financial security through Employee Stock Ownership Plans. The ESOP Communication Consultant I supports employee communication initiatives by developing educational materials and delivering presentations to client employee groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver presentations to employee groups on-site or virtually, supporting client ESOP education initiatives
• Assist with the creation and delivery of custom learning activities, employee ownership workshops, and webinars
• Develop custom communication tools, including presentations, handouts, learning games, and digital assets tailored to client needs
• Contribute content and materials to ESOP Blue Ribbon, the firm’s online subscription service
• Collaborate closely with the ESOP Communication Services team to execute communication plans and meet departmental goals
• Partner with marketing, IT, and other internal teams as needed to ensure consistent messaging and high-quality deliverables
• Represent the firm by promoting ESOP communication services at conferences, in articles, webinars, and discussions with prospective clients
• Contribute to developing and improving department processes that strengthen accuracy, client service, efficiency, and documentation standards
• Support clients with Employee Ownership Month celebrations, annual meetings, and employee engagement activities
• Work with client employee committees to strengthen in-house communication capabilities
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse employee audiences
• 1–3 years of experience delivering presentations, trainings, or educational content to groups
• 1–3 years of experience developing communication materials, presentations, or learning tools
• Public speaking and facilitation experience, including virtual delivery via Teams/Zoom
• Ability to train others on custom communication content and materials
• Ability to build strong relationships within the ESOP and employee ownership community
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Communications, HR, Marketing, or similar) or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of professional experience in communications, training, public speaking, employee engagement, or related roles
• Experience supporting or delivering training, workshops, or presentations required
• Travel to client locations will be required, including occasional overnight stays
• Familiarity with digital or print marketing preferred
• Video editing experience preferred
• Knowledge of ESOPs or qualified benefit plans preferred
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Experience with digital and/or print marketing preferred
• Experience using video editing tools/software preferred
• Prior exposure to ESOPs, retirement plans, or other qualified benefit plans preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
• 401(k) with company match + HSA with contribution
• Generous PTO for parental leave, vacation and holiday time
• Support for certifications, association dues, and professional growth
• Company culture built on community: happy hours, social events, committee opportunities, and volunteer opportunities to make a difference

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