Position:

Business Development Facilitator (1 FTE) (1 Year Term Position)
Women’s Business Development Programs:
Women’s Venture Program (.6) & Women’s Venture Accelerator (.4)

Overview:

Momentum staff are expected to work co-operatively with others; demonstrate flexibility in organizing work; show a high degree of initiative, discernment, and resourcefulness; have good communication skills; and demonstrate thoughtfulness in decision-making.

Staff must be non-judgmental and receptive in approach, and reflect genuine concern, respect, and commitment towards the individual, family, and community.

Responsibility:

The Facilitator is responsible to the Business Development Manager to oversee the effective delivery of the women’s specific business development programs (Women’s Venture & Women’s Venture Accelerator).

Primary Relationships:

• Supervisor: Business Development Manager
• Business Development staff
• Business Development participants
• Momentum staff
• Contracted Women’s Business Development Coach

Key areas of Responsibility:

• Program Promotion and Intake
• Business Training
• Evaluation and Reporting
• Departmental, Organizational and Community Involvement

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education preferably in small business, economics, commerce or finance
• Strong knowledge of computer systems – Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Knowledge of women’s issues
• Small business and entrepreneurial experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous instructional and facilitation experience an asset
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Propensity to take initiative in responding to tasks needing completion
• Experience in managing and working with volunteers
• Knowledge of community economic development issues an asset
• Understanding of non-profit and community economic development an asset
• Experience with marginalized populations preferred
• Experience with program delivery, evaluation and research an asset

Application Process:

Please forward resume with covering letter:

Via e-mail to: job@momentum.org - State competition number in subject line of email.

Or by mail: #16, 2936 Radcliffe Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta T2A 6M8

Or Fax: 403.235.4646

Attention: Hiring Committee

Competition Number: MOM0101

Closing Date: Friday January 21, 2011

Applicants must state salary expectations in their cover letter.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer. Persons from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted