The enFocus Fellowship

enFocus • South Bend, IN

7d • $53,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The enFocus Fellowship is a two-year, salaried program designed to bring an entrepreneurial focus to communities in the South Bend - Elkhart, Indiana region. Fellows will work with enFocus Project Managers to discover, design, and implement innovative solutions for project sponsors in Civic (education, government, healthcare, nonprofit) and Industry (manufacturing, technology, private business) sectors. The program provides meaningful work responsibilities, continuous professional development, and access to a network of mentors. Fellows will execute one to three consulting-like innovation projects simultaneously, conduct applied research, and/or pursue entrepreneurial endeavors by supporting existing enFocus incubations or spearheading their own founder project. In the second year, there is a possibility for Fellows to take on further management and leadership responsibilities. Fellows are expected to represent enFocus positively and may be assigned to Civic Innovation or Industry Innovation projects, with all Fellows contributing to Research, Development, & Entrepreneurship initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (all majors are considered)
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Ability to work full-time in the South Bend - Elkhart region for the duration of the Fellowship
• Must be able to use personal or public transportation for frequent travel to the enFocus and/or sponsor offices across the South Bend - Elkhart Region and Southwest Michigan
• Passion for building better communities through innovation and entrepreneurship in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortability in taking initiative and ownership over project activities, priorities, and recommendations amidst ambiguous situations
• Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills
• Clear demonstration of leadership experience and/or project management capabilities in work or academic settings
• Ability to provide strategic insights through problem-solving and research
• Adaptability to learn new skills and industries quickly
• Familiarity and/or interest in one or more of the following: business/data analytics, community development, manufacturing, market or production strategy, product development, social impact, supply chain, and/or technology/software implementation

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a project management plan for all projects
• Share opportunities and coordinate with various stakeholders, community leaders, and business executives
• Conduct discover activities, such as customer/stakeholder interviews, strategic research, and data collection and analysis
• Conduct design activities, such as program design, business model and/or marketing campaign development, process mapping, technology/software requirements definition, grant-writing, and strategic planning
• Conduct implement activities, such as technology/software implementation, employee training, project/stakeholder management, marketing strategy execution, and data collection/evaluation
• Contribute to at least one self-directed or existing enFocus Research, Development, & Entrepreneurship project
• Communicate regular project updates to enFocus staff and sponsors via meetings, email, and well-organized presentations
• Positively represent enFocus through all project engagements and any other enFocus events

Benefits

• Year 1 Starting Salary Range: $53,000 - $55,000 with Performance-Based Increases
• $1,500 Technology Stipend per Fellowship
• Two Weeks Paid Time Off, 14 Paid Holidays + 4 Paid Floating Holidays, & 5 Paid Sick Days Annually
• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance with Health Savings Account Option
• Retirement Contributions After 1 Year
• Workmans Compensation Coverage
• Research, Development, & Entrepreneurship Time (approx. 30% of your work hours)
• Dedicated Mentor Aligned with Career Interests
• Continuous Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level