CAREERS

Location: San Francisco Bay Area  

Job Type: Regular full-time  

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Why Join Winter?  

Winter is a small and growing woman-owned Bay Area consulting firm that puts people first in transportation planning, housing policy, COVID recovery, and climate resilience, and our projects commonly center around community engagement on upcoming plans and projects. Many of these projects focus on integrating voices and feedback from historically underrepresented communities.​ 

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This is an opportunity to start at the ground level in a small mission-driven Bay Area start-up environment and grow with the company. Our team works a hybrid in-office/remote schedule, collaborating through video conference and chat throughout the days we are not in the office. We value a collaborative work culture.

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Responsibilities 

Engagement Managers work on multiple projects within the Winter portfolio. This position reports to director-level leaders and will often collaborate with other internal Winter staff. The candidate will be involved with project management, engagement events such as workshops, focus groups, interviews, and pop-up tabling, and documentation and reporting. The position requires management of simultaneous deadlines, effective partnerships with a wide spectrum of clients and stakeholders, and strong time management and delegation skills.  

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Candidates must be Bay Area residents available to travel to various locations for occasional evening and weekend work in the community. Engagement Managers are expected to manage relationships with existing clients, manage projects with support from senior staff, and oversee junior staff on implementing various project tasks. 

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The successful applicant will work closely with—and receive full support from—the Winter team. Staff are currently required to be in the office three days per week: at least one day in Oakland and the other two days in Oakland or San Jose, depending on proximity.​​ 

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Key Activities 

Project Management 

• Manage firm projects, including implementation and tracking of project scopes of work and staying within project budgets and timelines. 

• Delegate tasks to project team members and oversee progress and monitor results. 

• Lead client meetings, partner meetings, and internal project meetings. 

• Develop project invoices and review staff timesheets and expenses. 

• Oversee the development of clear, accurate, and well-organized reports from community input and engagement activities. 

 

Community Engagement and Outreach 

• Manage the implementation of community outreach activities such as online workshops, focus groups, forums, pop-ups, interviews, and other ways of engaging with community members.  

• Develop and oversee development of clear community engagement materials, such as social media and email campaigns, flyers, banners, and newsletters for print and digital with careful attention to audiences. 

• Work with and manage community partners, creating a sense of collaboration and value.​ 

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Required Skills/Experience 

• Minimum 3-5 years in professional project management, preferably in the fields of community engagement, organizing, planning, communications, environmental, social justice, or related field.  

• Project Management – Strong project management skills, including effective delegation, task management, and cross-team communication. 

• Team Leadership/Delegation – Manage project staff through responsibilities assigned within the context of projects. 

• Cultural Competency - Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to lead meetings of culturally diverse people. 

• Communication Skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

• Professionalism - Ability to convey a calm and knowledgeable demeanor when discussing matters with colleagues, clients, or community members while being respectful and patient. 

• Time Management - Ability to ensure timely execution of day-to-day responsibilities for the overall completion of tasks. 

• Software – Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, Sharepoint Teams, Loop) and Zoom meeting/webinar.​ 

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Desired Skills/Experience 

• Fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese, or other local languages. 

• Familiarity with hardships felt by historically underrepresented communities relevant to the work. Strong connections and local reach within such a community. 

• Graphic design experience (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.). 

• Working knowledge of GIS or other map-based software, Social Pinpoint and/or Survey Monkey. 

• Data analysis and visualization. 

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How to Apply 

Since strong written communication skills are important for this position, we are asking candidates to provide a writing sample in addition to a cover letter and resume. We are leaving the requirement very open: examples could include an email, a blog, course paper, material developed at a previous job, or any sample you believe fairly demonstrates your writing. Please send your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample (all in pdf format) to jobs@winterconsultants.com. 

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity firm, Winter Consulting is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.  

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Compensation and Benefits 

​The salary for Engagement Manager is $100 – 120k depending on experience. 

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Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, alternative commute subsidy, and retirement 401(k) with matching contributions.  

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Application Deadline 

Until the position is filled. ​ 

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About Winter 

Mission 
Build community, empower people.  
  
Vision 
Sustainable, just communities built by empowered people. 
  
Values 

• Excellence: Winter demonstrates a commitment to producing high-quality work with integrity and efficiency.​ 

• Inclusivity: Winter creates meaningful and welcoming spaces for all that invite and respect diverse cultures, customs, and communication styles.​ 

• Integrity: Winter adopts an unwavering commitment to ethical behavior, honesty, and transparency in every interaction and decision, taking responsibility for our actions and ensuring that our conduct reflects our core values. By acting with integrity, we build trust, honor our commitments, and create an environment where inclusivity, justice, compassion, and accountability are not only spoken about but lived every day.