Women's Business Center (WBC) Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Women's Business Center (WBC) Project Coordinator

Be part of a team that's shaping the future!

Join our team!

The Catalyst Center serves entrepreneurs and small business owners in every stage of business. We aim to provide best-in-class coaching, on-demand services, and relevant programs to foster the success of small businesses.

The Project Coordinator will support the Project Manager by providing day-to-day administrative and operational functions to achieve project sustainability and success per grantor-defined targets, strategies, and goals.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and oversee a feasible plan that achieves the goals and objectives of the WBC project and aligns with the Catalyst's overall strategic plan.
• Manage the project to metrics and budget and oversee day-to-day operations of the project.
• Maintain Women's Business Center operating hours in accordance with grant requirements.
• Execute the project in compliance with the SBA grant notice of award.
• Assist in coordination of raising matching funds to cover the full costs of the project via donations, sponsorship or other grants.
• Maintain continuous contact throughout the year with clients to receive feedback on programs (surveys) and to collect economic impact data for grant reporting purposes
• Provide workplans and monthly program narratives for Management and Grant reporting.
• Serve as liaison with SBA District Office and SBA OWBO Grant Manager for the WBC Project in Collaboration with the Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships.
• Exemplify radical hospitality in providing customized client services which include coaching, training, and connecting; develop and execute the planning and implementation of relevant training and events.
• Work one-on-one with Clients to track progress to ensure they receive needed resources and are
  moving forward.
• Conduct research to stay abreast of current trends/issues concerning business owners.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate and complete client files are maintained.
• Recruit new clients and ensure WBC programs are being marketed effectively and in a timely
  manner by contributing to the newsletter, website, social media and other outreach as required.
• Develop relationships and recruit coaches, sponsors, investors and subject matter experts ,
• Maintain a group of vetted volunteers to serve as business coaches and trainers.
• Attend and support Catalyst staff meetings, WBC meetings, and other Catalyst business events.
• Ensure all applicable policies and procedures are followed by everyone actively participating in the assigned project or program.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the public/private sector and other stakeholders and serve as a primary liaison to the community;
• Responsible for maintenance, protection & care of company-owned equipment issued to the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• 4-year college degree required or 8 years of work experience
• Project Management experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, email and the Internet required
• Event planning experience required
• Experience with digital media (Graphics, Videos, Podcast) desired.

Communication:

• Ability to communicate well: listening, verbal, and written mediums with co-workers, clients, vendors, and others courteously and professionally.
• Ability to simultaneously deal with a diverse group of external callers, visitors, and internal contacts.
• Commitment to keeping management informed of activities and any significant problems.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
• Extremely organized and exceptionally detail-oriented.
• Works well both independently and in a team environment.
• Energetic in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to analyze information and respond appropriately.
• Capable of performing mathematical calculations.
• Ability to manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to multi-task in a pleasant manner, work well under pressure and in a high-pace environment, and meet deadlines.

Attributes:

• Motivated to adhere to and improve processes, procedures, and the work environment
• Professional appearance and manner
• Desire and ability to learn
• Honest and trustworthy with a strong work ethic
• Self-motivated and productive
• Dependable
• Respectful
• Flexible
• Positive

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The Women's Business Center (WBC) Project Coordinator will embrace our mission, culture, and core values, and comply with all federal, state, and local legal and tax requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The successful candidate will undergo a background check including a criminal record check, employment and education verification, and drug test. Please do not proceed with this application if you do not agree to these checks.