Roles & Responsibilities
· Provide quality delivery and administration of the products and services under the Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship (IWE) Program.
· Be the point of contact and support for Indigenous women entrepreneurs (IWEs) approaching SIC for business services or financing.
· Be responsible for delivering business training and workshops to IWEs to assist them with starting or growing their businesses.
· Be responsible for outreach to Indigenous women in the communities the SIC serves.
· Be responsible for assisting with IWEs to apply for and access the micro-loan fund, and other loan products offered by SIC.
BSO is a dedicated resource responsible for coordinating activities under the IWE Program. The BSO will assist IWEs in navigating the entrepreneurial environment, and their responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:
· Proposal Writing and Administrative Support - Provide proposal writing and administrative support to qualified grant and loan recipients, ensuring that new financing opportunities are made available to IWE clients as appropriate.
· Business Plan Development - Assist IWE clients and prospective clients in developing business plans. This may involve working with external consultants or supporting clients directly in creating and refining their business plans.
· Business Coaching - Provide direct business coaching and advisory services to IWEs. This may involve facilitating additional coaching from other SIC team members who can offer specialized expertise, based on the unique needs of each client.
· Workshops and Training - Assess IWE clients’ needs for training, workshops, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Facilitate access to relevant learning resources, such as small group learning circles, regional conferences, webinars, and other capacity-building activities.
· Program Evaluation and Database Management - Take a lead role in managing the IWE database, ensuring it is up to date and optimized for tracking IWE activities. Produce reports on program activities and outcomes as required, contributing to program evaluation efforts.
· Small Business Lending Support - Assist with expanding the number of qualified IWE loan customers by supporting the micro-loan process. This includes managing a portfolio of IWE micro-loan clients and assisting them in applying for financing or other loan products offered by SIC.
· Outreach to Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs - Actively engage with IWEs in the communities served by SIC to promote the IWE Program, build relationships, and increase awareness about available services and financing options.
Extensive travel is required.
Pay: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
