Program Coordinator - HNB

Saint Louis University•St. Louis, MO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Community & Entrepreneur Engagement Coordinator serves as the primary external-facing representative of Saint Louis University’s Habitat for Neighborhood Business (SLU-HNB). This role is responsible for building trust within under-resourced neighborhoods, engaging aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, developing partnerships, and ensuring that entrepreneurs feel supported, heard, and well-served throughout their participation in SLU-HNB programs.

Requirements

Associate's degree
Marketing, fundraising, or public relations experience
Experience working with Universities
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong project management skills
Strong relationship building skills
Strong professional and organizational skills
Proven ability to build trust and relationships in diverse and under-resourced communities
Experience in community engagement, outreach, or small business support
Networking and partnership-building skills, particularly with entrepreneurs and non-profits
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with internal team members

Responsibilities

Advances SLU-HNB’s mission by actively engaging in under-resourced neighborhoods and strengthening community relationships
Conducts outreach to identify aspiring and existing entrepreneurs for participation in SLU-HNB programs
Serves as the primary point of contact for SLU-HNB entrepreneurs, ensuring consistent communication and engagement
Regularly verifies and documents entrepreneur satisfaction, expectations, and program impact
Supports entrepreneur onboarding and assessment in collaboration with the Operations & Program Coordination Manager
Maintains a visible presence in the community and at events to strengthen trust and awareness of SLU-HNB
Recruits, engages, and retains volunteer
Attends evening and weekend community meetings and events as required
Represents HNB in meetings, presentations, and speaking engagements
Performs other duties as assigned