Careers
Econsult Solutions Inc. provides businesses and public policy makers with advice in real estate, transportation, economic development and public policy. We help clients evaluate economic and fiscal outcomes of programs and developments, offer city and regional planning insight and advice, provide GIS analytic services, yield financial projections and advise investors and governments on projects, developments and policy outcomes and have the economic skills and expertise to process, analyze and manage large and complex datasets. See below for open positions.
We also offer internship opportunities. Our firm is committed to promoting and supporting education and advancement within the field of economics. Joining us as an intern offers the chance to learn hands-on in a real world setting.
To apply for an opening or an internship, email a cover letter and resume, with the job title you are seeking in the subject line to: employment@econsultsolutions.com
Job Description
Our firm is seeking a Business Development and Marketing Associate who will support the efforts of the Business Development and Marketing Department in the following ways:
- Assist with proposals
- Responsible for generating and updating content of company’s website using WordPress
- Assist with the production and update of marketing materials (both print and online, including but not limited to articles, presentations, press releases, monthly newsletter)
- Implement marketing campaigns for ESI’s strategic initiatives and joint ventures
- Manage editorial content and calendar for “Present Value,” ESI’s blog
- Compile and compose email marketing campaigns via Constant Contact;
- Assist with monitoring and growing ESI’s traditional media and social media presence;
- Work on projects dealing with business communications, success stories, media relations;
- Help coordinate our network of Senior Advisors;
- Inform Principals and staff of relevant market intel on a regular basis;
- Track and monitor calendar of events of partner organizations and clients;
- Present marketing analytics and display trends;
- Research market trends and new online business opportunities;
- Draft and edit presentations, advertisements, and visuals related to business opportunities;
- Maintain departmental filing and tracking systems;
- Assist with other ongoing tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- BA or BS in Marketing or Communications, or other appropriate field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area preferred
- Problem solving skills, proactive attitude and advanced research skills
- Self-starter, internally motivated
- Excellent writing and strong and copyediting skills
- Detail-oriented
- Strong organizational and time management skills: ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge in database systems, website formatting and/or coding (basic HTML skills), and social media tools (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram)
- Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite.
Job Type/Compensation
- Full-time position with paid time off (PTO)
- Competitive base salary
- Generous benefits package, including health insurance, profit-sharing, and 401(k)
Benefits of Employment
- A team-oriented work culture
- An active role in the marketing activities of a small growing business
- Opportunity for advancement within the firm
- Professional development opportunities
- Exposure to the important economic issues faced by the Greater Philadelphia area
- The opportunity to learn from the experience and expertise of the Business Development and Marketing Department
- Strong organizational connection to the Greater Philadelphia business community, Pennsylvania local governments, and the local universities and colleges
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to employment@econsultsolutions.com
Job Description
Our firm is seeking a Senior Analyst who will support our work in the following ways:
- Conduct econometric and statistical analyses of economic, financial and demographic data
- Create and manipulate spreadsheets for economic and fiscal modeling
- Draft and edit reports and prepare materials for presentations
- Conduct technical research on economic and fiscal issues
- Conduct spatial analyses of data and produce maps and other visuals (helpful)
- Contribute to the intellectual and analytical direction of work engagements
- When assigned, work closely with Principals and Directors to supervise Research Assistant work
- When assigned, interface directly with clients in presentations, status meetings, and working conversations
Qualifications
- Ability to thrive in collaborative, project-oriented setting with small groups of professionals
- Competence in spreadsheet modeling, cost/benefit analysis, and regression analysis
- Basic working knowledge of R (preferred) or STATA
- Competence in working with large datasets
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Competence in Geographic Information Systems (e.g. ArcView GIS) and in spatial analysis techniques (helpful)
- Applied econometric experience (helpful)
- Experience with economic impact modeling and related software programs (e.g. IMPLAN) (helpful)
- Strong writing and report production skills (data visualization programs like Shiny or Tableau helpful)
- Technical and policy research experience
- Familiarity with how local and regional economies function
- BA/BS (Master’s level degree helpful); common majors are Economics, City Planning, Urban Studies, Statistics, Mathematics, Political Science, Social Policy, Spatial Analytics, Geography, Business/Finance
Job Type/Compensation
- Full-time position with paid time off (PTO)
- Competitive base salary
- Generous benefits package, including health insurance, profit-sharing, and 401(k)
Benefits of Employment
- Team-oriented and intellectually stimulating work culture
- Exposure to and participation in important economic and policy issues at the local, regional, and national level
- Opportunity to learn from the experience and expertise of the firm’s principals, all of whom have direct affiliations at local academic institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University
- Opportunity for advancement within the firm
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to participate in a wide range of topics and industries and interact with a wide range of clients, including those of high prominence in and importance to Philadelphia
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to employment@econsultsolutions.com
Job Description
Our firm is seeking an Analyst who will support our work in the following ways:
- Conduct econometric and statistical analyses of economic, financial and demographic data
- Create and manipulate spreadsheets for economic and fiscal modeling
- Draft and edit reports and prepare materials for presentations
- Conduct technical research on economic and fiscal issues
- Conduct spatial analyses of data and produce maps and other visuals (helpful)
- Contribute to the intellectual and analytical direction of work engagements
- When assigned, work closely with Principals and Directors to supervise Research Assistant work
- When assigned, interface directly with clients in presentations, status meetings, and working conversations
Qualifications
- Ability to thrive in collaborative, project-oriented setting with small groups of professionals
- Competence in spreadsheet modeling, cost/benefit analysis, and regression analysis
- Basic working knowledge of R (preferred) or STATA
- Competence in working with large datasets
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Competence in Geographic Information Systems (e.g. ArcView GIS) and in spatial analysis techniques(helpful)
- Applied econometric experience (helpful)
- Experience with economic impact modeling and related software programs (e.g. IMPLAN) (helpful)
- Strong writing and report production skills (data visualization programs like Shiny or Tableau helpful)
- Technical and policy research experience
- Familiarity with how local and regional economies function
- BA/BS (Master’s level degree helpful); common majors are Economics, City Planning, Urban Studies, Statistics, Mathematics, Political Science, Social Policy, Spatial Analytics, Geography, Business/Finance
Job Type/Compensation
- Full-time position with paid time off (PTO)
- Competitive base salary
- Generous benefits package, including health insurance, profit-sharing, and 401(k)
Benefits of Employment
- Team-oriented and intellectually stimulating work culture
- Exposure to and participation in important economic and policy issues at the local, regional, and national level
- Opportunity to learn from the experience and expertise of the firm’s principals, all of whom have direct affiliations at local academic institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University
- Opportunity for advancement within the firm
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to participate in a wide range of topics and industries and interact with a wide range of clients, including those of high prominence in and importance to Philadelphia
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to employment@econsultsolutions.com
ESI seeks several graduate or undergraduate regulatory research assistants for the fall semester (September-December) to support a joint effort with the Penn Institute for Urban Research at the University of Pennsylvania to construct a national dataset of local land use / zoning regulations.
Application Due Date: Wednesday, August 31
Responsibilities
- Collect, read, and manipulate spatial data from local governments
- Interpret zoning ordinances and record key metrics
- Research land use or zoning related topics as needed
- Ensure timely data collection
- Correspond with local government employees
Required Qualifications
- Demonstration of ability to read and interpret technical or legal documents quickly and efficiently
- Exhibit professionalism in email and phone correspondence
- Self-starter, internally motivated
- Highly detail-oriented
- Experience working with Excel
- Thrives in collaborative, project-oriented settings with small groups of professionals, yet maintains ability to work independently
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
Useful, but Not Necessary Qualifications (i.e., applicants lacking these qualifications are still encouraged to apply!)
- Familiarity with municipal legal codes, such as zoning ordinances
- Basic working knowledge of GIS
- Basic working knowledge of R
- Currently pursuing a degree in economics, real estate, urban planning, public policy, or other related field
- Interest in or experience with urban economics, land use regulations, or housing is a plus
Benefits of Internship
- A project-based and team-oriented work culture
- Exposure to many of the important urban economic and land-use related issues confronting the United States
- Experience working on a large, data-driven project
- The opportunity to learn from the experience and expertise of the partners and consultants
- Strong organizational connection to local universities and colleges
Particulars of Employment
- Internship dates: September through December 2022. We will work the selected candidate to set dates upon acceptance.
- Required work commitment: 10-20 hours per week. Applicants should make clear their expected weekly commitment in their cover letter.
- Dress: Business casual
- Work can be remote, though we encourage interns to work in our office at 1435 Walnut Street.
Compensation
- $20 per hour (graduate)
- $15 per hour (undergraduate)
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter by e-mail to freddiejob@econsultsolutions.com, attn: David Stanek. Your cover letter should give an estimate of the number of hours you can commit weekly for the semester.
The subject line of the email must include: “Regulatory Research Assistant”.
All applications are due August 31, 2022.
ESI seeks two (2) graduate or undergraduate geospatial research assistants for the fall semester (September-December) to support a joint effort with the Penn Institute for Urban Research at the University of Pennsylvania to construct a national dataset of local land use / zoning regulations.
Application Due Date: Wednesday, August 31
Responsibilities
- Clean, organize, and manipulate spatial data from local governments in R and GIS
- Perform spatial joins to combine spatial datasets
- Review spatial data for completeness and accuracy
- Ensure timely data collection
- Correspond with local government employees as needed
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated competence with R and GIS applications using geospatial functions and datasets
- Ability to understand and execute existing programming scripts and suggest modifications and necessary
- Self-starter, internally motivated
- Highly detail-oriented
- Thrives in collaborative, project-oriented settings with small groups of professionals, yet maintains ability to work independently
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills
Useful, but Not Necessary Qualifications (i.e., applicants lacking these qualifications are still encouraged to apply!)
- Familiarity with municipal legal codes, such as zoning ordinances
- Familiarity with online mapping tools is a plus, but not required
- Currently pursuing a degree in economics, real estate, urban planning, public policy, geospatial analytics, or other related field
- Interest in or experience with urban economics, land use regulations, or housing is a plus
Benefits of Internship
- A project-based and team-oriented work culture
- Exposure to many of the important urban economic and land-use related issues confronting the United States
- Experience working on a large, data-driven project
- The opportunity to learn from the experience and expertise of the partners and consultants
- Strong organizational connection to local universities and colleges
Particulars of Employment
- Internship dates: September through December 2022. We will work the selected candidate to set dates upon acceptance.
- Required work commitment: 10-20 hours per week. Applicants should make clear their expected weekly commitment in their cover letter.
- Dress: Business casual
- Interns are required to work part of their committed hours at our office at 1435 Walnut Street.
Compensation
- $20 per hour (graduate)
- $15 per hour (undergraduate)
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter by e-mail to freddiejob@econsultsolutions.com, attn: David Stanek.
The subject line of the email should include: “Geospatial Research Assistant”.
All applications are due August 31, 2022.
Our firm is seeking a Research Assistant who will support our work in the following ways:
- Collect, clean, analyze, and interpret economic data
- Research various economic, fiscal, and legal issues
- Draft, proof, and edit reports, presentations, and visuals
- Create and manipulate spreadsheets for purposes of economic and fiscal modeling
- Conduct multivariate analyses, particularly regression analyses, as part of the statistical and econometric aspects of the client work
Qualifications
- Self-starter, internally motivated
- Thrives in collaborative, project-oriented settings with small groups of professionals
- Familiarity with settings involving complex problem-solving
- Analytical perspective
- Working towards or having completed a Masters in Economics or Public Policy, or equivalent experience
- Strong writing and proofing skills
- Familiarity with the Philadelphia region and its economic and fiscal issues
- Competence in interpreting municipal legal codes, such as zoning ordinances
- Technical research experience: identifying sources, collecting and interpreting data
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Basic working knowledge in R, Python or GIS is a plus
- Familiarity with spreadsheet modeling, fiscal and cost/benefit analysis and/or regression analysis a plus
Benefits of Internship
- A project-based and team-oriented work culture
- Exposure to many of the important economic and policy issues facing the Philadelphia region
- The opportunity to learn from the experience and expertise of the partners and consultants
- Strong organizational connection to local universities and colleges
Particulars of Employment
- Work hours: 9 AM to 5 PM with a one-hour lunch
- Dress: Business casual allowed, except when meeting with clients, business professional required
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to employment@econsultsolutions.com
Our firm is seeking a Marketing Assistant who will support the efforts of the Business Development and Marketing Department in the following ways:
- Assist the Business Development and Marketing team with identifying, vetting, compiling, and writing proposals
- Assist with the production and update of business documents and marketing materials (both print and electronic, including but not limited to staff resumes, business lines promotional copy writing, editing, image editing, project summaries, presentations, press releases, promotional videos)
- Compile and compose email marketing campaigns, including monthly newsletter
- Assist with compiling and posting content on the firms’ social media platforms
- Maintaining communications calendar;
- Compile and report on website, email campaign, and social media analytics
- Maintain media relations
- Help coordinate the senior advisors network
- Inform principals and staff of relevant market intel and media exposure on a routine basis
- Track and monitor calendar of events, including sponsorships, speaking opportunities and engagements, networking opportunities, professional development opportunities
- Research market trends and new business development and marketing opportunities
- Draft and edit presentations, advertisements, and visuals related to business opportunities
- Maintain departmental filing and tracking systems
- Assist the Business Development and Marketing team with Implementation of marketing initiatives for ESI’s strategic initiatives
- Help develop events, seminars, workshops, webinars, and content for same.
- Assist with other ongoing tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Problem solving skills, proactive attitude and advanced research skills
- Self-starter, internally motivated; detail oriented
- Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent writing and strong copyediting skills;
- Strong competence in Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
- Knowledge in database systems, website content management (WordPress) formatting and/or coding (basic HTML skills), email campaign management (Constant Contact) and social media tools (Sendible, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram)
- Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
- Familiarity with stock photo and video searching, editing, primarily for web publishing
Benefits of Employment
- A team-oriented work culture
- An active role in the marketing activities of a small growing business
- Opportunity for advancement within the firm
- Professional development opportunities
- Exposure to the important economic issues faced by the Greater Philadelphia area
- The opportunity to learn from the experience and expertise of the Marketing/Business Development Department
- Strong organizational connection to the Greater Philadelphia business community, Pennsylvania local governments, and the local universities and colleges
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to employment@econsultsolutions.com
Econsult Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Honored as a Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia firm for two years in a row by the Philadelphia Foundation in recognition of our company's community-mindedness.