Coordinator, Professional Skills and

Reporting to the Manager, Professional Skills and Entrepreneurship, The Coordinator, Professional Skills and Entrepreneurship, is responsible for implementing Empowerment Squared’s professional skills and entrepreneurship program as well as identifying opportunities to fill in programming gaps, including the development of resources and curriculum to further Empowerment Squared’s mission and vision.

The Full-Time Coordinator, Professional Skills and Entrepreneurship, will work alongside fellow coordinators and the Professional Skills and Entrepreneurship team, the Coordinator, Professional Skills and Entrepreneurship will be responsible for planning, outreach, customer success and account (case) management, as well as administration in delivering professional skills and entrepreneurship programming. The coordinator’s responsibilities will include supporting the Southwestern Ontario Black Business network activities and operations in Hamilton, Ontario

**Responsibilities**
- Contribute to and oversee the development and delivery of various programs and services to Black Entrepreneurs, including workshops, events, and those being delivered by partner organizations
- Perform and oversee program participant screening and onboarding, advisor matching, and ongoing client management.
- Organize and deliver virtual and in-person events, with support from staff and partners when available, to foster the development of a Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Southwestern Ontario area.
- Manage the project schedule, timelines, and milestones, carefully monitoring all aspects of the project, and coordinating the work and contributions of partners and contractors; engage other staff members from the Southwestern Ontario Black Business Network as appropriate
- Manage and compile communications pieces including for monthly newsletters, etc.
- Develop and manage relationships with mentors/advisors and community partners
- Lead outreach processes to attract and engage entrepreneurs in the Hamilton area
- Research and promote programs, services, and resources that are available to black entrepreneurs and offered by provincial and federal governments and not-for-profit organizations; develop relationships with such organizations
- Tracking and reporting program targets/metrics
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders by building and nurturing effective and collaborative networks and relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the Windsor-Essex and Chatham
- Kent Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, seeking opportunities to enhance outcomes through partnerships, and implementing strategies that enhance collaboration and achievement of objectives
- Represent organization and partners positively within Southwestern Ontario and that of the surrounding region, and with outside agencies
- Maintain budget and track expenditures for Black Entrepreneurship programming and related programs
- Provide leadership and direction to ensure successful execution of all aspects of the project, including compliance with the terms of the contribution agreement and delivery of the statement of work
- Will often have to work outside of normal office hours
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Familiarity with Hamilton’s Black and newcomer communities and Black and newcomer engagement is an asset
- Strong business acumen an asset
- Knowledge of, and practical experience addressing and resolving, issues and concerns of Black entrepreneurs including those who are from underrepresented groups and those who are working in tech and non-tech sectors
- Experience with mentorship, program operations, and event coordination
- Technical familiarity/competence in HubSpot, Miro, Notion, or similar software's
- Strong project management skills with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment, handling tight deadlines and competing priorities
- Presentation skills, including the ability to put together presentations, workshops/training sessions and facilitate in front of groups
- Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening skills
- Knowledge of entrepreneurial ecosystem is considered an asset
- Demonstrated leadership experience working with diverse groups including not for profit organizations, community groups, businesses, schools and other community stakeholders.
- Proven ability to think and lead strategically, plan effectively, set priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions while paying attention to detail and quality.
- Entrepreneurial and prudent risk-taker who considers out of the box solutions, is willing to question traditional ways of doing things, and suggests well thought out, articulated solutions
- Ability to build strong professional relationships by demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills, sound professional judgment, and high levels of integrity and accountability
- Ability to work with littl