SEA Change is a non-profit social enterprise training program that cares about the well being of our communities. We help social entrepreneurs reach more people in a meaningful way, and support entrepreneurs in becoming a part of their local SE ecosystem by helping them:
- Develop a sustainable business model
- Solidify their meaningful social impact, and
- Access funding (when possible)
Our primary focus is on start and early-stage scale organizations. We recognize there’s a need for support even when an idea is not fully formed and vetted, and often a gap in the ecosystem at this stage. After participating in our programming entrepreneurs have a clear path forward.
Our team values fun, honesty, learning, integrity, customer service, and we work as one team. We do what we say we're going to do, when we say we're going to do it. If all of this sounds up your alley… read on!
We are hiring a Program Manager.
The Signature Cohort
The Louisiana Market Manager plays a crucial role in designing and implementing the SEA Change Signature Cohort program, adhering to SEA Change's best practices. The manager's responsibilities include sourcing and retaining talented entrepreneurs and skilled volunteer Advisors from the target market, as well as overseeing the planning and execution of the culminating Pitch Event that concludes the Cohort experience. The expectation is that the Manager will implement one Signature Cohort per year.
The Affiliate Partner Program
The curriculum is available as a licensed product for organizations that want to implement it on their own - “Affiliate Partners.” Through a variety of packages, we offer support to those organizations – phone calls, training, and on occasion, running their cohort for them.
The Louisiana Market Manager will provide critical support and leadership for the implementation of Affiliate Partner SEA Change Accelerators. The potential for bonus salary exists, aligned with Affiliate retention.
Community Support & Network Expansion
The Market Manager's strong local network within the entrepreneurial and social impact spheres is a significant asset to this role. Collaborating with the SEA Change HQ Office staff, the Market Manager will identify and cultivate promising prospects for large-scale partnerships and funding relationships. Additionally, the Market Manager will take an active role in recruiting volunteers and participants by attending various local entrepreneur-oriented events.
The Louisiana Market Manager will maintain the highest level of “customer service” communication to all involved parties.
Key Activities
- Lead assigned Social Enterprise accelerator program(s) from recruitment to final pitch event, attending weekly sessions and overseeing all aspects of the cohort.
- A Manager would guide and direct participants throughout the program, clarify program goals and expectations, manage timelines, provide feedback, coordinate resources, and facilitate communication with program partners.
- The curriculum is licensable for implementation by organizations. We offer support through diverse packages, and The Market Manager will provide support to Affiliate Partners as applicable.
- This position entails a significant responsibility in recruiting and managing volunteers at a high level. SEA Change programs thrive with support from local experts with business acumen. SEA Change recruits and trains subject matter experts to Facilitate every Module across all programs, and recruits and trains individuals with broad business knowledge to Mentor each participant in the Signature Cohort.
Other Requirements
- Tracking all time in the SEA Change time management software (Clockify)
- Tracking all communications and progress towards goals in the SEA Change CRM software (Nutshell)
- Working via a project management software (Monday.com) to track all tasks and documentation.
- Working closely with colleagues on marketing materials and other needed collateral (as needed)
- Providing recommendations around automation and other efficiency opportunities in the process (as needed)
- Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results (as needed)
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, customer service, and communication skills, and will be self-motivated and highly organized.
Other Desired Qualities:
- Desire to participate in a fast-paced accelerator program
- Interest in Social Enterprise
- Quick learner
- Desire to learn program development, and/or experience in this area
- Autonomous worker with prioritization skills
- Experience with volunteer management
- Ability to function and communicate using a variety of technologies (email, Slack, project management software, etc.)
- Problem Solver
- Values data
- Creative – “Outside of the Box” thinker
- Interest in open and honest feedback cycles
- Business-related knowledge a plus, but not required
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25,000.00 - $30,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Ability to Relocate:
- New Orleans, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations