Iowa's West Coast Initiative Entrepreneurial Community Navigator
Join Our Team
Job Duties:
- Identify and connect early-stage entrepreneurs in Plymouth, Monona, and Woodbury counties with resources, providing ongoing support and follow-up.
- Monitor and track entrepreneur progress through the business formation lifecycle and ensure access to necessary services and resources.
- Organize networking, educational, and technical assistance events based on the needs of local entrepreneurs.
- Promote the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem through digital, social, and traditional media channels, and market available resources.
- Partner with local, regional, and statewide organizations to enhance opportunities for entrepreneurs and expand the region’s business support network.
- Develop a sustainable funding model through various revenue streams and sponsorships continue the Entrepreneurial Community Navigator position and Iowa’s West Coast Initiative’s mission.
- Expand outreach to K-12 and college students/educators to foster entrepreneurship education and increase involvement in the local business ecosystem.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to share information, submit grant reports, and track success metrics to ensure ongoing program effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent entrepreneurial experience) with knowledge of creativity, innovation, and the local startup ecosystem.
- Proven ability to manage programs and events on budget, with strong project management, organizational, and time management skills.
- High proficiency in digital marketing, including social media, web platforms, SEO/SEM, and analytics, with experience creating and implementing marketing strategies.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, solve problems, and present ideas effectively.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, track daily activities, and travel within a three-county region as needed, with a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
Role Details
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Travel: The role requires some travel within Plymouth, Monona, and Woodbury counties (will be reimbursed for mileage).
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Work hours: This role is mostly during normal work hours but may have evening and weekend requirements as well.
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Location: This role will be located at SIMPCO (6401 Gordon Drive, Sioux City).
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Employer: This position will be an employee of Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) and will report directly to the Executive Director.
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Reporting: This role will additionally report to the members of Iowa’s West Coast Initiative (which includes representatives from the following organizations: Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO), City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Monona County, Le Mars Business Initiative Corp, Siouxland Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), and The Siouxland Initiative).
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Compensation and Benefits: This role will receive a competitive pay package; benefits include company contributions to health/vision/dental insurance plans and a retirement plan with company match.
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Background check: This role will be required to pass a background check as part of the on-boarding process.
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Initially, this role is a temporary, grant funded position, but there is potential to convert the role to a permanent, full-time position based on identifying and implementing additional revenue sources.