About
Coaches work alongside entrepreneurs in our 8-week Business Development Training classes. Coaches help business owners become more familiar with the business concepts they learn in class and guide them in applying those concepts to their specific businesses and situations.
Responsibilities
- Attend classes alongside clients during an 8-week Business Development Training course.
- Work one-to-one and in small groups with clients to apply concepts and lessons to their businesses.
- Participate in large group discussions and assist instructor in explaining key business concepts as needed.
- Keep instructors informed of clients’ progress.
Qualifications
- Experience starting or growing your own business -OR-
- Basic knowledge of at least two key areas of small business development: sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
- Passionate about Ventures’ mission and believe in the abilities and potential of Ventures clients.
- Must be able to suspend judgment and listen deeply. Must be patient and understanding of the many personal and systemic barriers to business-ownership that our clients encounter.
- Experience as a coach, mentor, or similar.
Skills
- Budgeting
- Accounting
- Business Development
- Microfinance
- Sales Marketing
Good Match For
N/A
Requirements & Commitment
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Classes are Monday evenings, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.