Scrum Master Intern - #27381

About JHC Consulting
JHC Consulting is a private advisory practice that provides counsel to chief executives, chairs, and board committees on consequential decisions. The firm specializes in written analysis designed to remain on file and be referred to long after a meeting concludes. Rather than delivering polished presentations or facilitating consensus sessions, the firm produces memoranda that are authored, signed, and owned by a single individual. This approach rests on the belief that a well reasoned, seven page document is more valuable than a forty page slide deck that only surrounds a question.
In this role, you will help our team maintain the organizational discipline required to produce these high stakes documents. You will act as the coordinator for our writing cycles, ensuring that research and drafting proceed without unnecessary friction. This is an internship for someone who values clarity over volume and evidence over assumption. You will be helping us navigate complex governance transitions and strategic shifts through the careful management of the written record.

In This Role
The core of your work involves managing the flow of our advisory projects. While we do not build software, we apply the principles of focused, time bound cycles to the production of high level analysis. You will be responsible for tracking the progress of various memoranda as they move from initial research to final signature. This involves coordinating with individual authors to ensure they have the uninterrupted time necessary for deep work. You will help identify bottlenecks where a draft has stalled and work with the team to resolve the underlying analytical or structural issues. Your goal is to preserve a quiet environment where advisors can think and write without the distraction of constant meetings or administrative overhead.

What We Need From You

• A high level of personal organization and the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly regarding the consistency and structure of written documents.
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with senior team members in a remote environment.
• A disciplined approach to deadlines and the resilience to maintain standards when timelines are tight.
• Comfort with working in a quiet, asynchronous setting where the written word is the primary form of interaction.
• Interest in how organizations make decisions and how governance structures function during periods of change.
• The capacity to synthesize information and provide concise updates on project status without unnecessary jargon.
  
  

Helpful Background
We do not require a specific degree, but we find that individuals who have studied history, law, or philosophy often do well here. These disciplines emphasize the importance of logical structure, evidence, and clear prose. If you have experience managing projects or organizing complex sets of information in a university or volunteer setting, that will be useful. An interest in the mechanics of corporate governance or advisory work is beneficial. You should be someone who enjoys the process of refining a thought until it is ready to be committed to the permanent record.

A Good Week Looks Like
A successful week begins with a clear understanding of which memoranda are in research, drafting, or review phases. You will spend your time ensuring that researchers have the data they need and that authors are not being pulled into unnecessary discussions. You might spend an afternoon reviewing the progress of a seven page memo on a structural reorganization, checking that all necessary contributors have provided their input. Success is measured by the steady, predictable completion of our work and the absence of last minute rushes. You will feel most effective when the team is able to focus entirely on the quality of their analysis because you have handled the logistical complexities of the project.

What We Offer

• A fully remote work environment that prioritizes deep, focused work over frequent meetings.
• Direct mentorship from experienced advisors who value analytical honesty and intellectual rigor.
• A professional atmosphere that is quiet, disciplined, and free from conventional corporate fluff.
• Experience in high level advisory work and exposure to complex decision making processes.
• Consistent full time hours with a focus on sustainable work habits.
• An environment where quality of thought is valued more than the quantity of output.
  
  

JHC Consulting is committed to the written record as a stable and intellectually honest foundation for the future of the organizations we serve. Our work is precise and demanding, and we expect the same level of care in the management of our projects as we do in our final analysis. We believe that by focusing on rigorous writing, we provide the best possible counsel to those who lead. This role is an opportunity to learn the discipline of high stakes advisory work from the inside.