Entrepreneurship Readiness Coordinator

Job Summary

The Entrepreneurship & Job-Readiness Coordinator responsible for the facilitation and delivery of the self-employment program and employment programming at Operation Grow and ensure the coordination of the rental spaces. Entrepreneurship & Job-Readiness Coordinator will ensure the effective implementation of project Entrepreneurship & Job-Readiness Coordinator and Apprenticeship Lead will work collaboratively with community stakeholders and will ensure project initiatives reflect a harm reduction, intersectional feminist and anti-oppression frameworks.

SERVICE DELIVERY:

• Provide leadership and coordination in delivering the goals and initiatives that have been identified for the self-employment Program, including
  • Acting as the primary point-of-contact for program participants
  • Carrying out outreach and intake responsibilities to engage program participants
  • Ensuring the effective delivery of program sessions, including the engagement of mentors and advisors to support the program sessions
  • Promote the program to potential participants, advisors, and mentors through marketing and outreach channels
• Ensure all project initiatives and activities reflect an intersectional feminist framework and uphold the values and philosophy of Huronia Transition Homes
• Facilitation of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework tools, including the completion of asset mapping with members
• Implement strategies to maintain ongoing engagement with program graduates through an Alumni Program, fostering continued participation and connection to Operation Grow.
• Engage local female entrepreneurs to support and strengthen skills of OG graduates through mentorship.
• Coordinate and support the use and programming of co-working space to enhance member engagement and business development opportunities
• Facilitate and deliver Part 1 and Part 2 of the entrepreneurship program, ensuring continuity and progression of participant learning
• Develop, coordinate and sustain a structured mentorship program to support participants and graduates in their business and self-employment pathways
• Support participants and graduates to identify, apply for and access business development opportunities, funding streams and grants
• Plan, organize and implement up to four (4) Maker’s Markets annually to promote participant businesses and community engagement
• Provide individualized and group-based support to participants in preparing for job interviews, including skill-building and confidence development
• Develop and deliver workshops focused on business development and self-employment skills
• Develop and deliver workshops focused on job-readiness skills, including interview prep, resume building and job search.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of an online platform or website to showcase and promote Operation Grow graduates’ products
• Track and monitor businesses developed through the program, including progress, sustainability and outcomes
• Support harm reduction programming on-site as needed.

GUEST SPEAKERS, ADVISOR AND MENTOR COLLABORATION

• Oversee the engagement of advisors and guest facilitators to lead program sessions when appropriate
• Engage individual and business collaborators/partners

PROJECT EVALUATION AND REPORTING

• Identify and report on measurable project performance indicators and outcomes to the Program Supervisor
• Ensure compliance with project funding requirements and assist with preparing reports to program funders
• Report on program outcomes and impact to community stakeholders
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual project budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing budget variances; initiating corrective actions

TEAM AND AGENCY PARTICIPATION

• Active participation in staff and agency meetings
• Work collaboratively as a team member in the identification, development and recommendations of changes for improved service delivery
• Work collaboratively with management, staff and volunteers to ensure effective support and service provision
• Promote a healthy and respectful workplace
• Participate in applicable training, supervision and team meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Abide by all policies, procedures, rules and…