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About Mill Village Ministries:
Mill Village Ministries is a faith-based family of nonprofit enterprises that elevates our whole community through social justice, healthy food, bicycle access, youth employment, and entrepreneurial training in Greenville, SC. We accomplish this work through four social enterprises: Mill Village Farms, Village Engage, Village Launch, and Village Wrench. Mill Village Farms is a nonprofit farm and produce distributor that teaches life skills to youth, employs students, and provides access to healthy produce for all. MVF houses FoodShare Greenville, part of a state-wide program which fights food insecurity by selling fresh produce boxes to customers with SNAP benefits or financial strain. Village Engage is a nonprofit faith-based community organizer that provides educational opportunities, space for dialogue, and avenues for action to tackle systemic injustices facing the people of Greenville, SC.
Village Launch is a nonprofit Entrepreneur Support Organization that provides educational services, mentorship, and market access primarily for minority and women-owned start-ups. Village Wrench is a nonprofit bicycle shop that provides accessible sales and service, youth employment, and community education for all current and future bike riders. Together, we are Mill Village Ministries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Village Launch Program Manager provides comprehensive support to existing and potential participants, oversees the Business Entrepreneur Academy, recruits and maintains relationships with speakers and facilitators, as well as manages regular communication with students during sessions. This individual will oversee the Village Launch Market, participate in Events & Marketing meetings, and handle various administrative tasks as needed. This position will play a pivotal role in empowering Village Launch Business Entrepreneur Academy graduates and cultivating an engaged alumni community. Responsibilities include organizing alumni events, coordinating Alumni Support programs, maintaining regular alumni contact, conducting data analysis, and executing accountability programs. Additionally, the Village Launch Program Manager will recruit speakers and foster partnerships with Entrepreneurial Support Organizations in the area.
The key programs currently under the purview of the Village Launch Program Manager include:
- Business Entrepreneur Academy
- Village Launch Market
- Business Entrepreneur Academy Graduation
- Alumni Networking & Mentor Information Sessions
The Village Launch Program Manager will ensure that these programs run smoothly, serving as a central point of contact for participant & facilitator engagement and support, and adapting to evolving needs and opportunities as our entrepreneurial ecosystem grows.
Responsibilities:
Recruitment Engagement:
- Actively engage and support new participants in the BEA & Bootcamp programs by providing resources, assistance, and guidance.
- Organize and oversee BEA and Bootcamp programs, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all participants.
- Maintain regular contact with participants to stay updated on their progress, challenges, and achievements.
- Gather and analyze data from market vendors and BEA participants annually to assess the effectiveness of our programs and make improvements.
- Conduct 1:1sessionswith cohort participants during the program to ensure starters continue to thrive and meet their entrepreneurial goals.
- Recruit and confirm facilitators and guest speakers.
- Conduct new student vetting and interviews.
Partnerships and Networking:
- Cultivate and sustain relationships with other Entrepreneurial Support Organizations
(ESOs) in Greenville and the surrounding areas to promote collaboration and resource-sharing.
- Nurture and maintain strong relationships with both existing and prospective advisors, coaches, and business professionals within the community to ensure a continuous influx of guest speakers and valuable resources for our entrepreneurs.
Administrative Duties:
- Perform weekly administrative tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Send out emails and reminders to class participants, mentors, and volunteers.
- Create and manage social media content in conjunction with the team’s social media calendar.
- Assist in gathering content for the newsletter.
- Assist with the management of Village Launch Social Platforms
- Ensure the consistency and clarity of data within the current team CRM system by maintaining and updating information as needed.
Event/Class Responsibilities:
- Coordinate logistics for Business Entrepreneur Academy, Village Launch Market, BEA graduations, and other events and classes.
- Procure necessary supplies for events and classes.
- Assist with setup and cleanup for ALL Village Launch classes and events
Program Director Support:
- Collaborate with the Village Launch Program Director, providing ideas and support to enhance program effectiveness.
Other Duties (as reasonably requested):
- Any other duties as reasonably requested by virtue of the position from the VillageLaunch Director or the Mill Village Ministries Executive Leadership Team.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and able to take initiative without explicit direction. They excel in managing multiple projects simultaneously and possess a creative and innovative mindset. Their strong organizational skills and attention to detail allow them to ensure that both the big picture and specific details are taken care of. They are motivated by the efficiency and accuracy of behind-the-scenes work while always keeping the broader mission in focus.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Self-motivated and adept at problem-solving
- Logistically minded and driven by deadlines and calendars
- Ability to create and implement standard operating procedures
- Understanding of and enthusiasm for Mill Village Ministries’ vision and a strong commitment to advocating its mission
- Personable and professional in all interactions with individuals and organizations
- High level of computer literacy
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Project management experience, with a strong emphasis on effective networking and relationship-building.
- Proven ability to cultivate new relationships and expand the program by bringing in new participants and valuable resources.
- Experience working with minority and women entrepreneurs, with a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the entrepreneurial community.
- Passion for and deep understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset, coupled with a proactive approach to nurturing and growing the program.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Nonprofit experience is preferred
Reports to: Village Launch Program Director
Hours & Compensation: This is a full-time position, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week, with regular availability after 5 pm and on weekends for classes, markets, and events.
The specific schedule will be discussed. The position includes 80% employer-paid health insurance benefits, as well as 18 days of paid time off (in addition to time off for major holidays and a full week off for the Christmas & New Year holiday). The annual salary is $42,000