Consultant FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions on becoming a Consultant with Lions & Tigers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do consultants enjoy working with Lions & Tigers?
Our organization not only values but prioritizes finding impactful projects for consultants while promoting a culture of flexibility & community care. We offer a high level of support to consultants – access to our internal community resources (Slack channels, subject matter experts and best practice guides), a generous benefits package for eligible positions, flexible scheduling, and 1:1 support through our account leadership team.
How do I know if I am a match for Lions & Tigers?
You are an experienced strategist, program, or project manager in marketing, communications, change management, business management, or operations.
You live our values: Community, Impact, Stewardship, Courage. Read more about our values here.
You are open to roles that are either deliverable-based or staff augmentation and with contract lengths that typically range from 3 to 18 months.
Who are your clients?
We offer professional staffing & workforce solutions to Fortune 500s & startups. We specialize in communications, marketing, operations and change management, and we design our teams and solutions with full-time & fractional support. Individual experts or custom teams either work on-going or on deliverable-based projects. Some of our clients include Microsoft, Alaska Airlines and Ada Developers Academy. See additional clients listed here.
Are your consultants engaged as independent contractors (1099) or employees (W2)?
While we see every consultant as a part of our community, we do recognize the importance of understanding the type of engagement you are entering. Your engagement type (employee or contractor) is decided based on the scope of work for each project and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Our community is a blend of freelance contractors, long-term contractors, and employees, each meaningfully contributing to the success of our teams and clients.
Where does your name come from?
The Lions & Tigers name was created by our founder & CEO Brea Starmer. She was inspired by the Wizard of Oz noting “Dorothy is one of the greatest stories of female leadership, bringing along allies on a massive journey.” The name was also inspired by the fact that lions and tigers are fierce, courageous animals often led by female dominant communities. Read more about our origin story here.
I’ve interviewed in the past, how can I update my availability for future consulting opportunities? My availability has changed, what’s the best way to update my information?
If your availability or other information has changed since your last communication with our Talent team, please contact us here with the following information:
- Name
- Date available
- # hours preferred
- What you are looking for in your next role (type of engagement, new areas of interest, etc.)
How can I refer someone to Lions & Tigers? For (both consultants and future staff)
Please send a message by contacting us here with the following information about the candidate:
- Your name and how you are connected to Lions & Tigers
- Referral’s name and contact Information (email and phone; LinkedIn profile is also helpful)
- How you know this person and/or your experience working with them
- Why you think they are a good fit for Lions & Tigers
- Anything else that is important for us to know
Please encourage referrals to submit an application.