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Position Summary
The MWBC Program Director is responsible for the day-to-day program which provides business counseling, technical assistance, and professional business training to people that are starting or growing their business. The program is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and non-federal matching funds, and the Program Director is responsible for compliance with program requirements according to the SBAs Office of Womens Business Ownership (OWBO) Notice of Award. This position manages a portfolio of business clients and an annual slate of professional trainings that help people start and grow their business. This position will benefit from a well-established program and the support of the Prospera staff team to deliver and serve its members and business clients.
MWBC Program Delivery
The Montana WBC program director is responsible for all programs and services outlined in the SBA cooperative agreement, including direct technical assistance, group training, and referrals to other business assistance resources. Key responsibilities include the following:
-Business Counseling: Provide short and long-term confidential counseling services to an individual and/or business by phone, online or face-to-face.
-Professional Business Trainings: Plan and implement a series of annual professional business trainings
-Grant Management: Coordinate positive working relationships with the MWBC Sub-Center at the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, RCEDA
-Outreach and Professional Relationships: This position is responsible for developing a professional network with peers and state/federal agencies and serves as the point-of-contact with Prospera business members, financial institutions, partner organizations, and others to market MWBC services and to make professional referrals. Coordination with other agencies, including SBA District Office, SBDCs, MMEC, SCORE, universities, chambers of commerce, and professional womens groups is a core responsibility.
-Marketing and Communications: This position is responsible for marketing and communicating the services of the Montana WBC program. Responsibilities include: getting success story photos, posting website updates, create print material, design email communications, create and post multi-channel social media outreach, and more.
-Business Development: This position is responsible for sharing and utilizing the full offerings of Prospera to help support all of our business clients including business development grants, loan financing, and other programs we have that support our mission.
Required Qualifications:
A college degree and at least three-years of direct professional experience with business operations, business accounting and Quickbooks, educational events, marketing and communications; preferably in the nonprofit sector.
Demonstrated expertise in program development and delivery; preferably with business clients.
Understanding of the roles that marketing, communications, and events play in enhancing membership development, fundraising, and private donations.
Experience with grant management and reporting; preferably with federal agencies.
High computer literacy, adept with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, e-mail marketing tools, and donor databases.
The ability to complete a 40-hour certification course from AASBC within six months of hire.
Compensation:
The position is a full-time salaried exempt position. Starting salary is $42,000-$46,000 DOE. Benefits include 20 paid-time off days, health insurance coverage for employee, a monthly cash contribution to a Health Savings Account, a SIMPLE IRA with a 3% match, and a $20 monthly phone stipend.
TO APPLY:
For a complete job description and application instructions, please visit (prosperamt.org/who-we-are/careers)
Initial application reviews will begin, Monday, August 12, 2019. This position is open until filled.
Vacancy caducado!