Independent Contractor - Recovery Division

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Independent Contractor - Recovery Division

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. (Hagerty) is the nation's leading emergency management and homeland security consulting firm. Known for its public spirit, innovative thinking, problem-solving, and exceptional people, Hagerty is sought after to work on some of the largest and most complex crisis and emergency management issues. We serve our clients across the nation to enhance their preparedness programs; create more resilient and sustainable communities; provide innovative solutions to enhance their response; and obtain and manage grants and loans to support their recovery.

Position Summary:

The Independent Contractor - Recovery Division will offer consultative support to our clients and assist with projects throughout our Recovery Division. Candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with leadership to solve complex problems and to ensure clients’ needs are met as we guide them through various recovery projects.

This posting is being used to build a talent pipeline for potential future openings across our emergency management – recovery function. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously reviewing applicants and may hire directly from this pool as roles become available, contingent upon client needs.

Responsibilities of the Independent Contractor - Recovery Division

• Support clients throughout the cycle of various recovery projects, offering FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and/or Individual Assistance (IA) policy expertise as requested.
• Facilitate meetings with clients, provide updates on project status, generate reports, and deliver feedback.
• Produce and maintain internal documents for various types of emergency management and recovery operations.
• Support project and initiative management through tracking assignments against deadlines and milestones, following up with key stakeholders, and maintaining overall visibility of the project/initiative’s status and progress.

Qualifications for the Independent Contractor - Recovery Division

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university and at least three (3) years of experience in a relevant field, or a total of at least six (6) years of experience in a relevant field may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• At least one (1) year of demonstrated experience working with FEMA Public Assistance (PA) and/or Individual Assistance (IA) policies as well as general project management principles.
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking abilities to analyze complex situations, make informed decisions, and solve problems efficiently while managing multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Team player who can establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with a diverse group of external stakeholders and internal staff members.
• Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).

Compensation for the Independent Contractor - Recovery Division

• Salary range of $30-$70/hr. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, location, travel requirements, and other business and organizational needs.

Hagerty Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity/national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status, characteristic or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. We promote equal opportunity in all our employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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