Job Title |
STEPS Business Coach (Hopkinsville, KY) |
Requisition Number |
TE08141 |
Department Name |
81045:Small Business Development Center (SBDC) |
Work Location |
Hopkinsville, KY |
Salary Range |
$28-$36/hour |
Type of Position |
Temporary |
Position Time Status |
Full-Time |
Required Education |
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Required Related Experience |
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Required License/Registration/Certification |
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Physical Requirements |
Sitting for long periods of time.
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Shift |
40 hours per week, 8-5 (M-F), some evenings/weekends will be required.
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Job Summary |
Candidate will be responsible for:
- Helping entrepreneurs with overall business plan development and strategy.
- Helping entrepreneurs develop business strategies and mitigate risks around new products, services, and/or processes.
- Perform training workshops on a consistent basis.
- Coaching entrepreneurs through launching new businesses and growing or diversifying mature businesses.
- Consulting on topics such as exporting, product development, raising capital, and federal contracting.
- Connecting clients to key resources for technical and financial support.
- Facilitating sessions to help entrepreneurs develop appropriate business models, business plans, financial projections, cash flow models, marketing plans, loan packaging, core processes, and customer relationships.
- Conducting market research and competitive analysis.
- Identifying and contacting small and medium-sized businesses, assessing their needs, and proposing and delivering solutions to enhance and expand their businesses.
- Keeping up to date with current entrepreneurial trends, market opportunities and skills training. Possess an understanding of the entrepreneurial mind-set and the role entrepreneurial skills play in economic development.
- Delivering various services as required associated with federal programs and awards.
- Collaborating with other units of the host organization, the Kentucky SBDC and other Kentucky SBDC locations, partners, chambers of commerce, local economic development agencies and lenders.
- Building and maintaining close professional relationships with small businesses throughout Kentucky. Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with partner organizations, including hosts, state and federal resource partners.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience as entrepreneurs, in small start-up settings, or with experience advising new businesses through the startup process.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contact small business to primarily promote the services of the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
- Identify market opportunities and assist in the development of business strategies.
- Develop new services based on demonstrated client need.• Maintain current records of client firms, proposals, project status, and timesheets using a PC-based customer relationship management system.
- Participate in meetings and events of small businesses in the areas served.
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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities |
- Demonstrated understanding of how entrepreneurship and related activities serve to strengthen and grow Kentucky’s economy
- Must be a highly motivated self-starter who works well in an independent setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to manage projects effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products with emphasis on Excel.
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Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? |
No |
Preferred Education/Experience |
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Deadline to Apply |
04/26/2024 |
University Community of Inclusion |
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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