Entrepreneurship & Economic Opportunity Program Coordinator

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Build.com Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Entrepreneurship & Economic Opportunity Program Coordinator (EEOPC) (40 hours a week, Full-time) Non-Exempt

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago's West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city's most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youth and families we serve.

Our Core Values: Empathy, Passion, Persistence and Innovation.

The Entrepreneurship & Economic Opportunity Program Coordinator will develop and implement strategies to enhance youth and community resident participation, build partnerships, and facilitate entrepreneurship and business development, as well as financial literacy training programs for youth and adults. The ideal candidate has a fundamental understanding of financial literacy, business and entrepreneurial principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people. The EEOPC should be able to identify the target audience's needs, formulate strategic plans, build effective relationships with youth, community members, coworkers, and partners, and implement initiatives. The EEOPC reports directly to the Chief Community Officer, Bradly Johnson.

Requirements

  • Develop and implement financial literacy, entrepreneurship, business development training, and other initiatives
  • Partner with and support BUILD's youth workforce participants (interns, apprentices, and cohort programs) to provide financial literacy, entrepreneurship, business development training, and other initiatives
  • Partner with Sunshine Enterprises to launch the Community Business Academy and financial institutional partners for financial literacy education programs and workshops
  • Engage with BUILD programs, community residents, partners, and stakeholders to identify their needs and develop goals
  • Facilitate and support recruitment for community-based and internal projects
  • Establish relationships with BUILD department leaders
  • Coordinate entrepreneurship-related events and activities
  • Monitor and report on program activities and progress
  • Develop and implement strategies to increase youth and community participation
  • Prepare and manage budgets for all related projects
  • Provide training and support to community members and volunteers
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree and at least three years of professional experience in program coordination and development, financial literacy, business, entrepreneurship, or developing social enterprises are required.
  • At least three years of experience working with youth in urban neighborhoods impacted by trauma.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with multiple partners, including businesses, colleges, government entities, decision-makers, community-based NPOs, and other key stakeholders.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and client database systems.
  • Knowledge of data collection and program evaluation.
  • Must maintain respectful and appropriate relationships with program participants and staff.
  • Access to reliable transportation to fulfill all work expectations.
  • Experience in program and event coordination.
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to accomplish program objectives by organizing and monitoring work processes.
  • Must possess strong attention to detail, follow-up, and follow-through
  • Knowledge of program design and training systems
  • Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan + 2% match
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Wellness Days
  • Flexible Spending Accounts

BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather, BUILD Inc., considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Salary Description

$ 23.78 hour, $49,470 Year

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