Microenterprise Specialist

University of Maine • Augusta, ME

2d • $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

Statement of the Job: Work with a team that creates an empowering environment for Maine people to define and achieve their career and finance goals. NVME ’s mission is to help Maine people succeed in the changing economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families. This is a hybrid position based at the University of Maine at Augusta, Augusta campus. The Microenterprise Specialist is responsible for providing and coordinating microenterprise training, advising/coaching, and support to target populations which include adults in work/life transitions and individuals experiencing significant and systematic barriers to accessing resources and succeeding in Maine’s changing workforce and economy, and for developing and maintaining resources and organizational partnerships that contribute to local and statewide microenterprise activities, interacting with community resources including financial institutions, economic development agencies, businesses, education, training and employment programs, and social service agencies. The position supports the overall mission of the organization to help adults succeed in the Maine economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families. A complete job description is available here .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience and knowledge of group process, training, coaching, and adult learning theory and practice.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in related field (business administration, financial services) or equivalent experience as owner/manager of small business.
• One or more years’ experience in micro-enterprise development training and advising.
• Understanding of business and economic development that contributes to economic security and addresses gender, racial, and other equity issues.
• Experience in computer applications, mobile technologies, and distance learning.

Responsibilities

• providing and coordinating microenterprise training
• advising/coaching
• support to target populations which include adults in work/life transitions and individuals experiencing significant and systematic barriers to accessing resources and succeeding in Maine’s changing workforce and economy
• developing and maintaining resources and organizational partnerships that contribute to local and statewide microenterprise activities
• interacting with community resources including financial institutions, economic development agencies, businesses, education, training and employment programs, and social service agencies

Benefits

• UMA offers a wide range of benefits including tuition benefits for employee and dependents, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
• The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees