ESOP Communication Consultant I

Description Where Communication Expertise Meets Purpose-Driven Impact Use your ESOP knowledge to help employees across the country build financial independence. At Blue Ridge Associates, we don’t just administer retirement plans — we help people build lasting financial security . Through Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and 401(k) services, we empower employees across the country to take ownership of their financial futures. We’re proud to be one of the top ESOP administration firms in the nation, serving a diverse range of companies that believe in sharing success with their people. Whether remote or based in one of our seven offices across the country, our team members work together with a shared mission: to make it easy for retirement plan professionals and sponsors to provide wealth-building benefits to business owners and their employees. That’s Where You Come in as an ESOP Communication Consultant I The ESOP Communication Consultant I supports employee communication initiatives for clients with Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). This role assists in the development of presentations, print and digital communication materials, webinars, and custom learning tools, while delivering educational content to client employee groups both on-site and virtually. The Consultant I must be able to manage project components independently, collaborate effectively with internal teams, and communicate clearly with diverse audiences. This position also requires strong public speaking skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to fostering employee ownership culture. Essential Functions Client Communication & Education · 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. Content Creation & Materials Development · 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. Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration · 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. Promotion & Industry Engagement · Represent the firm by promoting ESOP communication services at conferences, in articles, webinars, and discussions with prospective clients. Other Duties · 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. Requirements Skills/Abilities · 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. · Familiarity with digital or print marketing preferred. · Video editing experience preferred. · Knowledge of ESOPs or qualified benefit plans preferred. · Fluency in Spanish preferred. · Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for employee ownership. Education/Experience · 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. · 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. Travel · Travel to client locations will be required, including occasional overnight stays. · Travel may involve presentations, training sessions, and other ESOP-related activities. Why You’ll Love Working Here as an ESOP Communication Consultant You’ll join a company that works hard and supports one another — while doing work that truly matters. We offer: · Remote-first work culture with in-office options (VA, MD, OH, IL, CA, MN) · 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 Join Us as We Build Wealth for Generations Everything we do is driven by our vision. We see a future where more people achieve financial independence, enjoy meaningful retirement, and leave a legacy. To get there, we live by our values every day: · Precision – Accurate records, timely and error-free service. · Efficacy – We ensure compliance, support communication, and guide participants toward retirement readiness. · Advocacy – We champion regulatory and legislative change that benefits employers and employees. · Collaboration – Trusted partners to clients, advisors, and teammates alike. · Excellence – We bring personalized, proactive, high-touch service to everything we do. This is more than a job. It’s your chance to create lasting impact — for your career, for your clients, and for the people whose futures you work to shape every day. Apply now and make a career out of making a difference! Blue Ridge is committed to equal pay and pay transparency. The annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $110,000. This range represents the anticipated pay for this role across multiple U.S. labor markets and is intended as a general guideline. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the role, relevant experience, work location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and current business considerations. Equal Opportunity Employer Must be authorized to work in the US.