Women's Business Development Council · 18 hours ago
Program Manager, Western CT Region
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
8+ years expThe Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is seeking a passionate and driven Program Manager based in Stamford, Connecticut. The Program Manager will manage and deliver WBDC’s programs and services to women entrepreneurs and clients at all stages of business development throughout Western Connecticut.
ConsultingEducationNon ProfitTraining
Hiring Manager
Brenda Thickett
Responsibilities
Manage the Western regional training agenda and programs
Serve as a facilitator; provide entrepreneurial/small business advising and instruction
Work with the other Program Managers and teams to develop a cohesive continuum of services for entrepreneurs at each level of business
Work with the team to ensure program quality, consistency and integrity including curricula, instructors, and staff
Conduct outreach and develop relationships with community partners in the Western region (both established and new), working to engage more businesses in the work of WBDC, and attend community meetings and networking events
Work with team to support execution of WBDC’s Opportunity Fund grant programs, including the Accelerate, Ignite and Launch Pad Grant Programs
Monitor grant requirements for compliance; implement plans to meet deliverables; generate program outcomes and report progress
Establish, manage and engage with WBDC’s West Regional Advisory Council
Manage team members
Recruit, vet, manage and continue to engage volunteer instructors and counselors
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years professional experience, with proven results in program and project management, community building and customer service
Experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, (e.g., small business, banking, and/or economic development) and training and development
Sales and customer-service orientation with proven skills in client outreach and engagement
Experience working with diverse communities or underserved populations; sensitive to the needs of a diverse client base
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to build trusted relationships with individuals and organizations
Experience in community outreach
Experience managing people
Excellent communication, writing, organizational and decision-making skills
Excellent presentation/public speaking skills to small groups in person and virtually
Fluency in English required, Spanish a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Availability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed
Must have own transportation as this position requires travel between locations
Preferred
MBA or undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, management, economics, business administration or entrepreneurship preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
A retirement plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Women's Business Development Council
Women's Business Development Council is a non-profit organization that offers childcare business, mentoring, and funding services for women.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
M&T Charitable Foundation
2022-10-17Grant
Leadership Team
Fran Pastore
Founder & CEO
Brenda Thickett
Chief Operating Officer
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