Small Business Manager

Center for Transforming Lives•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Small Business Manager is responsible for leading microenterprise support services with entrepreneurs and partners. Primary responsibilities include recruiting and increasing participation of aspiring micro-entrepreneurs and supporting access and membership at Riverside Coworking. This position ensures participants and coworking members receive quality technical assistance that promotes a successful microenterprise, while also ensuring accurate data tracking and evaluation that focuses on positive outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; ideally in business administration or entrepreneurship; other disciplines acceptable with at least three years of business-related experience.
Proficient working knowledge of Windows operating system and Office products is required.
Experience in program development, marketing, grant compliance, outcomes tracking and evaluation.
Personal microenterprise experience including the establishment of business legal structure, business banking and comprehensive business plan.
Direct service with individuals living in poverty.
Knowledge of the small business ecosystem in Tarrant County.
Ideal candidates have experience in entrepreneurial/business development.

Nice To Haves

Business ownership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plans programming and workshops that support the development and sustainability of small businesses.
Maintains close connections to community small business colleagues and collaborates to ensure that participant and membership needs are met.
Recruits small business leaders and aspiring small business leaders to participate in programming and engage in Riverside Coworking.
Lead and support an entrepreneur ecosystem through program design and implementation.
Leads and supports small business mentors, ensuring individual and group sessions are occurring according to program requirements.