ESOP Communication Consultant I

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver presentations to employee groups on-site or virtually, supporting client ESOP education initiatives.
• Aid in the creation and delivery of custom learning activities, employee ownership workshops, and webinars.
• Create 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to provide and maintain a distraction-free work environment, a professional workspace, and reliable high-speed internet connection.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse employee audiences.
• 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.

Benefits

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

Pay

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.

Schedule

This role offers a flexible schedule to accommodate remote work and occasional travel to client locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blue Ridge is committed to equal pay and pay transparency. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work in the US.