ESOP Communication Consultant I

Blue Ridge Associates is a leading firm in ESOP administration, dedicated to helping employees achieve financial independence. The ESOP Communication Consultant I will support employee communication initiatives, develop educational materials, and deliver presentations to enhance client ESOP education efforts.ResponsibilitiesDeliver presentations to employee groups on-site or virtually, supporting client ESOP education initiativesAssist with the creation and delivery of custom learning activities, employee ownership workshops, and webinarsDevelop custom communication tools, including presentations, handouts, learning games, and digital assets tailored to client needsContribute content and materials to ESOP Blue Ribbon, the firm’s online subscription serviceCollaborate closely with the ESOP Communication Services team to execute communication plans and meet departmental goalsPartner with marketing, IT, and other internal teams as needed to ensure consistent messaging and high-quality deliverablesRepresent the firm by promoting ESOP communication services at conferences, in articles, webinars, and discussions with prospective clientsContribute to developing and improving department processes that strengthen accuracy, client service, efficiency, and documentation standardsSupport clients with Employee Ownership Month celebrations, annual meetings, and employee engagement activitiesWork with client employee committees to strengthen in-house communication capabilitiesPerform additional duties as assignedSkillsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse employee audiences1–3 years of experience delivering presentations, trainings, or educational content to groups1–3 years of experience developing communication materials, presentations, or learning toolsPublic speaking and facilitation experience, including virtual delivery via Teams/ZoomAbility to train others on custom communication content and materialsAbility to build strong relationships within the ESOP and employee ownership communityProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher)Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesBachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Communications, HR, Marketing, or similar) or equivalent experience1–3 years of professional experience in communications, training, public speaking, employee engagement, or related rolesExperience supporting or delivering training, workshops, or presentations requiredTravel to client locations will be required, including occasional overnight staysFamiliarity with digital or print marketing preferredVideo editing experience preferredKnowledge of ESOPs or qualified benefit plans preferredFluency in Spanish preferredExperience with digital and/or print marketing preferredExperience using video editing tools/software preferredPrior exposure to ESOPs, retirement plans, or other qualified benefit plans preferredBenefitsCompetitive salary & comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)401(k) with company match + HSA with contributionGenerous PTO for parental leave, vacation and holiday timeSupport for certifications, association dues, and professional growthCompany culture built on community: happy hours, social events, committee opportunities, and volunteer opportunities to make a differenceCompany OverviewWe are the trusted partner for retirement plan professionals and sponsors. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.blueridgeesop.com/.



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