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The Part-time Volunteer Entrepreneurship Instructor will be responsible for providing 60-hour Entrepreneurship Workshops over the span of 10 weeks. Utilizing a specialized curriculum and entrepreneurial resources the instructor will work directly with students to deliver education and training for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs at their individual institutions. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Design and implement programming for supporting participants. Use curriculum but open to developing a training curriculum that targets special populations and groups (e.g., trades, offenders, youth, etc.) that can be delivered in several modalities. (face-to-face, online, hybrid)
• Assist with the development and implementation of an outreach and marketing plan for engagement within the community or service area.
• Identify and maintain an ongoing list of resources that strengthen entrepreneurs. Work collaboratively across programs.

MINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field and three years of relevant experience working with small businesses, entrepreneurs, startups, and small-medium enterprises. Preference is given for: demonstrated track record in entrepreneurship and high-achievement; experience working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment; marketing experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: External entrepreneurial ecosystem comprised of business, economic development, government, and secondary and post-secondary partners. Entrepreneurial resources. Marketing and engagement strategies. Communities that make up the services area. Organizational and interpersonal skills to lead and facilitate partnership activities with students, community groups, and colleagues within the college. Effective team member, flexible, with strong human relations skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Be self-motivated, self-directed, and creative. Strong project management and organization skills. Keen aptitude for accurate, highly detailed, analytical skills. Mentor, coach, or train individuals in business concepts (business plan development). Develop and implement strategies to Market events and recruit participants for programs. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite. Work independently and on a team. Build partnerships and deliver collaborative programming.