BizWorks Enterprise Center a nonprofit small business incubator is seeking a full time Executive Director. Primary duties and responsibilities include program administration, fund-raising and resource development, public relations, personnel management, and other duties as the Board of Directors may direct.
Reporting relationship:
• Serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors
• The Board of Directors is responsible for evaluating performance annually
Summary of responsibilities:
• Functions as Executive Officer of the BizWorks Enterprise Center. The Executive Director is responsible for overall management of the Center, including, but not limited to, daily operations, accounting, marketing, human resources, recruiting, mentoring/coaching, and developing programs for business owners/members of the BizWorks Enterprise Center.
Specific position responsibilities:
• Direct activities of staff, contractors, and volunteers
• Serve as the Center’s advocate for members, potential members, government agencies, businesses, and community leaders
• Develop programs and activities to enhance the effectiveness of BizWorks and business owner services
• Maintain adherence to the Center’s Mission Statement and create, modify, and execute policies as approved by the Board
• Oversee day-to-day procedures and processes of the Center
• Perform required duties as defined by, but not limited to: Admission Application, Letter of Commitment, Lease/Rental Agreement and Entrance/Exit Policy
• Oversee accounting, bookkeeping and billing operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare and administer annual budget upon Board approval
• Maintain effective communications with the Board by reporting on the status of BizWorks activities
Authority:
• Execute contracts and legal documents within budgetary guidelines
• Recruit and hire and terminate employees and contractors
• Authorize purchases for the Center within budgetary guidelines
Bachelor’s degree in business administration preferred; equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered
• Community relations in business development desired
• Small business operations, management or ownership desired
• Grant writing and special event experience
• Bookkeeping/accounting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people (entrepreneurs, community leaders, business professionals)
Reporting relationship:
• Serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors
• The Board of Directors is responsible for evaluating performance annually
Summary of responsibilities:
• Functions as Executive Officer of the BizWorks Enterprise Center. The Executive Director is responsible for overall management of the Center, including, but not limited to, daily operations, accounting, marketing, human resources, recruiting, mentoring/coaching, and developing programs for business owners/members of the BizWorks Enterprise Center.
Specific position responsibilities:
• Direct activities of staff, contractors, and volunteers
• Serve as the Center’s advocate for members, potential members, government agencies, businesses, and community leaders
• Develop programs and activities to enhance the effectiveness of BizWorks and business owner services
• Maintain adherence to the Center’s Mission Statement and create, modify, and execute policies as approved by the Board
• Oversee day-to-day procedures and processes of the Center
• Perform required duties as defined by, but not limited to: Admission Application, Letter of Commitment, Lease/Rental Agreement and Entrance/Exit Policy
• Oversee accounting, bookkeeping and billing operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare and administer annual budget upon Board approval
• Maintain effective communications with the Board by reporting on the status of BizWorks activities
Authority:
• Execute contracts and legal documents within budgetary guidelines
• Recruit and hire and terminate employees and contractors
• Authorize purchases for the Center within budgetary guidelines
Bachelor’s degree in business administration preferred; equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered
• Community relations in business development desired
• Small business operations, management or ownership desired
• Grant writing and special event experience
• Bookkeeping/accounting skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide variety of people (entrepreneurs, community leaders, business professionals)