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Position: Program Manager

Reports to: Executive Director, EforAll, Maine

Job Type: Full-time

Our Pay: Salary commensurate with experience; Full benefits for full-time work; Great networking and professional development.

Hours: Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with one or two days a week working a sliding schedule that may start later in the day and end as late as 9:00 pm.

*Because this position is integral to the success of all programs we provide to our entrepreneurs, the work hours are dynamic. Please keep in mind that many of our programs run during the evening hours on a consistent schedule to make them accessible to the majority of the community.

Our Organization: 

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) is a growing nonprofit organization that partners with communities nationwide to help under-represented individuals successfully start and grow a business. EforAll’s programs include Community Pitch Contests as well as a one-year Business Accelerator program featuring intensive business training, a 3:1 Mentor/Entrepreneur ratio, modest grants to the entrepreneurs, and an extended professional support network. Programs are available in both English and Spanish, depending on the community’s needs. All programs are free, and all individuals are encouraged to apply.

Check us out at eforall.org 

Our Purpose, Social Impact, and Culture:

EforAll’s mission is to accelerate economic and social impact in communities nationwide through inclusive entrepreneurship. Its programs are designed to motivate and support individuals who want to start a business but lack the support system and tools to get started. EforAll works closely with local community leaders, small business owners, and neighbors to help these aspiring entrepreneurs and foster a community-wide spirit of entrepreneurship.

EforAll offers a fun, diverse, and energetic work environment in which all are dedicated to providing the resources, network, and support that enable our entrepreneurs’ dreams of starting a business to become a reality.

What We're Looking For: 

We are looking for a Program Manager with the drive to work directly and assist Maine entrepreneurs who participate in the various programs offered at our Maine location.

If you are someone who likes to work in a diverse environment where you and the Executive Director interact directly with community leaders, plan events around our programs, and represent the organization in the community, then this job was made for you.

In other words, if you are a person who gets energized speaking in public and virtually at events, enjoys community advocacy, and loves presenting to small and medium size groups, this is the job where you will shine.

We are also looking for someone who will work directly with and lead groups of budding entrepreneurs by informing them, advocating for them, and supporting them at all stages of our programs.

Our most successful Program Managers are people who love to interact and lead other people. They are also full of energy, fun-loving, hardworking, self-motivated, tech-savvy, organized, detail-oriented, caring, empathetic, and full of passion for their community and inclusive entrepreneurship.

Your Experience/Background Details:

Our ideal person will possess some experience in event planning, community work, administrative work, public speaking, networking, and program facilitation. Strong computer skills are essential.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the management of EforAll Maine’s semi-annual Business Accelerator program quarterly.

Business Pitch Contests and other local online and/or in-person events to drive entrepreneur awareness and engagement. Looking for a motivated, energetic, self-starter who enjoys working within a diverse and collaborative environment.

Essential Functions:

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in planning, organizing, managing, running programs, and community work.
• Ability to work flexibly in a growing organization and teamwork environment and take initiative as a self-starter.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with people from diverse personal and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, documentation, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of video conferencing, social media, and Google Suites, and comfortable learning new software.
• Holds a valid driver’s license and has access to reliable transportation if needed (work-related travel is reimbursed)
• Knowledge of Maine’s business landscape is preferred.

Benefits: 

Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Account • Health Reimbursement • Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Parental Leave • Retirement Plan • Additional Voluntary Benefit

Send your resume and cover letter to hiring@eforall.org or apply here.

EforAll provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.