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Program Coordinator – Small Business Development Center
Looking for a rewarding career at an organization that empowers small businesses? The Northland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is seeking a Program Coordinator to join our team and contribute to our award-winning program.
The Program Coordinator is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of the SBDC as well as driving special initiatives forward. Candidates must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and thrive in a flexible work environment with a primarily remote team. This position reports to the Regional Director, engages with five Northland SBDC employee consultants and administrative staff, and manages a team of 10 independent contractor consultants.
The Northland SBDC is hosted by the Northland Foundation and provides one-on-one technical assistance to entrepreneurs in the seven counties of northeast Minnesota and five Native nations within a set geographic service area.
Primary Location Northeast Minnesota and Tribal nations within our service area. Hybrid work options available.
Status Full-time, salaried. Salary range $72,000-$80,000 plus generous benefits package.
Apply For a detailed Program Coordinator job description and instructions on how to apply, please CLICK HERE.
Timeline Applications accepted starting September 12 through September 26, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Submit required materials to Julie Weisgerber. Please contact Julie if you have questions about the application process.
The Northland Foundation is a regional foundation serving the seven-county region of northeastern Minnesota and is host of the Northland Small Business Development Center (Northland SBDC). The Northland SBDC operates under the Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network. The SBDC is a program sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), and sponsoring host organizations and partners. The Minnesota SBDC is part of a nationwide network of SBDC offices organized as the Association of SBDCs (ASBDC) known as America’s SBDC. The primary mission of the Minnesota SBDC is to support economic development in the state by providing technical assistance (professional business consultation and education) in the start-up, successful operation, and expansion of small businesses within the state’s small business community. Northland Small Business Development Center is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and regional support partners. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the program sponsors. Programs are open to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Northland Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, lender, and provider.