Connecting

• Build and manage a network of volunteers willing to support SGR entrepreneurs as they seek to grow their businesses.
• Effectively match entrepreneurs with volunteers.
• Utilize and update SGR data system to assist with communication and management of volunteer network and entrepreneur needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESO’s) and financial institutions for connections to SGR entrepreneurs.

Coaching

• Coach SGR entrepreneurs during their training and as alumni.
• Participate in process to transition entrepreneurs from initial training to alumni activities.

Business Development

• Plan and organize alumni events with goal of helping SGR entrepreneurs network, learn and grow their businesses as well as to grow and strengthen the SGR brand.
• Connect SGR entrepreneurs to financial capital opportunities that will assist them in business growth.
• Maintain and promote a calendar of non-SGR events.

Learning

• In partnership with other SGR team members develop learning opportunities, trainings, and content that fill learning gaps.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend SGR classes and other events as needed.
• Keep records of SGR and mentor interactions, progress, growth, etc.
• Assist with annual data collection of SGR entrepreneurs.
• Provide story and PR suggestions to the Program Associate for Communications.
• Other duties as assigned.

• ​​​​Experience starting and running a business.
• Coaching experience preferred.
• Formal education such as a Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, accounting, finance, etc. preferred.
• At least five years of professional experience working in one of these fields.
• Have and continue to develop a diverse and broad network of business people.
• Demonstrated ability to connect with people emotionally on a professional and personal level; makes others feel comfortable and inspired.
• Balance people skills with a high level of detail and planning.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Flexibility to work with multiple teams; ability to manage shifting work flow, clarify deadlines, and negotiate priorities.
• Demonstrated experience or an understanding of relationships and networking in multi-cultural contexts.
• Shares commitment to and is comfortable producing communications in a way that represents the Christian beliefs and principles of the various families and their Foundation initiatives.
• Flexibility to attend evening events and occasional travel out of town.
• Must be able to operate an automobile and be in possession of a valid driver’s license.