Blue Ridge Associates is hiring: Senior ESOP Communication Consultant in New Yor

Senior ESOP Communication Consultant 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 a Senior ESOP Communication Consultant
The Senior ESOP Communication Consultant is responsible for developing and delivering advanced communication strategies, materials, and education for clients with Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). This role provides leadership on complex client engagements, creates high-quality communication tools, and delivers presentations both virtually and on-site.
The Senior Consultant serves as a subject matter resource for clients, mentors junior communication team members, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure clarity, accuracy, and engagement in all ESOP communications. This role requires strong public speaking skills, strategic thinking, creativity, and a passion for employee ownership.
Essential Functions
Client Communication & Education
• Serve as a lead presenter for ESOP educational sessions, delivering in-depth content to diverse employee groups both virtually and in person.
• Consult with clients to understand cultural, demographic, and communication needs and develop appropriate communication approaches.
• Facilitate workshops, interactive learning activities, webinars, and employee ownership events to employees, managers, executive leadership, and Board members
Content Creation & Material Development
• Lead the development of custom, high quality communication materials including presentations, handouts, videos, learning tools, and digital/print assets.
• Oversee and enhance communication toolkits for recurring client use.
• Contribute advanced content to ESOP Blue Ribbon (subscription platform) including articles, training modules, and multimedia resources.
• Ensure all materials communicate ESOP and ownership concepts with clarity and accuracy.
Client Management & Strategy Support
• Manage communication components of complex client engagements with minimal oversight.
• Assist in developing comprehensive client communication plans in collaboration with the Vice President.
• Identify and recommend improvements to client communication strategies based on best practices in employee engagement and ESOP education.
• Provide ongoing consultation to clients regarding messaging, visuals, delivery methods, and employee ownership culture development.
Team & Cross Functional Collaboration
• Mentor, train, and support ESOP Communication Consultant I and II team members.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments—including marketing, IT, HR, and ESOP administration—to ensure consistent messaging and seamless client service.
• Support leadership in enhancing departmental processes, templates, and quality standards.
Promotion & Industry Engagement
• Represent Blue Ridge Associates at conferences, webinars, and industry events.
• Contribute to articles, thought leadership, and business development opportunities related to ESOP communication services.
• Assist the VP in demonstrating the value of communication services to prospective clients.
Other Duties
• Support clients in planning and executing Employee Ownership Month celebrations, annual meetings, and employee engagement events.
• Collaborate with internal and client-based employee committees to strengthen in house ESOP communication capability.
• Assist with process improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and documentation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President or executive team.
Requirements
Skills/Abilities
•Strong capability to navigate ESOP environments, including governance expectations, employee ownership principles, and plan operations.
• Skilled at guiding organizations through transitions, applying effective change management practices, and communicating in ways that build understanding and adoption.
•Experienced in coaching individuals and teams, supporting development, and improving performance through clear guidance and structured feedback.
•Solid financial acumen with the ability to interpret data, explain financial concepts to non financial audiences, and support informed decision making.
•Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage large and diverse employee audiences.
•Strong public speaking and facilitation skills; confidence presenting complex ESOP information clearly.
•Strategic thinker with the ability to develop high-quality presentations and communication materials with strong attention to detail.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with design tools such as Canva or Publisher.
•Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
•Understanding of ESOPs, qualified benefit plans, and employee ownership culture.
•Familiarity with digital marketing, content creation, basic video editing, and modern communication methods preferred.
•Self-starter, highly organized, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
•Spanish fluency a plus, but not required.
Education/Experience
•Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, or related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•3–7 years of professional experience in communication, training, public speaking, employee engagement, or related roles.
•Experience delivering presentations, workshops, or educational content required.
• Experience developing communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Prior exposure to ESOPs or qualified benefit plans required
• Experience with digital and print marketing or video editing tools is a plus.
Supervisory Responsibility
• No direct reports; however, this role provides mentorship, guidance, and training to junior ESOP communication consultants.
• May lead project teams or oversee components of larger client engagements.
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 a Senior 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 $80,000 - $125,000. 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

In Summary: The Senior ESOP Communication Consultant is responsible for developing and delivering advanced communication strategies, materials, and education for clients with Employee Stock Ownership Plans . This role requires strong public speaking skills, strategic thinking, creativity, and a passion for employee ownership .

En Español: Consultor de Comunicación Senior ESOP Donde la experiencia en comunicación tiene un impacto impulsado por el propósito Utilice su conocimiento de ESOP para ayudar a los empleados de todo el país a construir independencia financiera. En Blue Ridge Associates, no solo administramos planes de jubilación ayudamos a las personas a construir una seguridad financiera duradera. A través de los Planes de Propiedad de Acciones del Empleado (ESOPs) y servicios 401 ((k), empoderamos a los funcionarios de toda el país para que tomen posesión de sus futuros financieros. Estamos orgullosos de ser una de las principales firmas de administración ESOP de la nación, sirviendo a una gama diversa de compañías que creen en compartir éxito con sus clientes. Ya sea compartido o basado en una de nuestras siete oficinas en todo el mundo, nuestros miembros del equipo trabajan juntos con una misión: hacer más fácil para los profesionales del plan de retiro y patrocinadores proporcionar beneficios de creación de riqueza a los propietarios y sus empleados. Este papel proporciona liderazgo en complejas interacciones con los clientes, crea herramientas de comunicación de alta calidad y ofrece presentaciones tanto virtuales como in situ. Este papel requiere de fuertes habilidades para hablar en público, pensamiento estratégico, creatividad y una pasión por la propiedad de los empleados. Funciones esenciales Comunicación y educación del cliente • Servir como presentador principal de las sesiones educativas ESOP, entregando contenido profundo a diversos grupos de empleados tanto virtualmente como personalmente. • Consultar con los clientes para comprender las necesidades culturales, demográficas y de comunicación y desarrollar enfoques apropiados de comunicación. • Facilitar talleres, actividades interactivas de aprendizaje, webinars y eventos de propiedad del empleado a empleados, gerentes, liderazgo ejecutivo y miembros de la Junta Crear Contenido & Desarrollo de Materiales. Vemos un futuro en el que más personas alcancen la independencia financiera, disfruten de una jubilación significativa y dejan un legado. Para llegar allí, vivimos con nuestros valores todos los días: · Precisión Registros precisos, servicio oportuno y sin errores. · Eficacia Garantizamos cumplimiento, apoyamos la comunicación y guiamos a los participantes hacia la preparación para la jubilation. · Advocacy Defendemos cambios regulatorios y legislativos que benefician a empleadores y empleados. · Colaboración Socios confiables a clientes, asesores y compañeros de equipo por igual. · Excelencia ?? Prestamos servicios personalizados, proactivos y de alto toque a todo lo que hacemos. Esto es más que un trabajo. Es tu oportunidad de crear impacto duradero para tu carrera, para tus clientes y para las personas cuyo salario actual trabajas cada día. Aplica ahora! ¡La guía Blue Ridge está destinada a pagar una cantidad limitada de $ 85,000 dólares como parte del mercado laboral, pero esta función se basa en múltiples factores relevantes, incluida la transparencia y el rango de remuneración.