at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Summary:
StartUp Hutch is seeking a magnetic, high-energy team member to work alongside the Executive Director to continue the development of a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, mentors, and small business advocates that champion activity to start, operate, scale, and transition businesses in Reno County.
Serving as the chief connector/trusted guide for entrepreneurs, the ideal candidate will generate entrepreneurial activity through:
- Creating collisions that spark innovative ideas.
- Guiding entrepreneurs through the start-up process
- Sharing inspirational success stories
- Engaging the Reno County business community to mentor and support entrepreneurs
RESPONSIBILITIES: (Essential Functions)
- Spark and champion entrepreneurial activity through extensive public outreach, events, and communication
- Develop and facilitate a vibrant start-up community—both online and off-line—that connects entrepreneurs of all stages, seasoned business owners, professional services providers, students, local government, and non-profits.
- Counsel, educate, and assist entrepreneurs through the start-up process and break down barriers that stand in their way.
- Build Reno County’s reputation as a hotbed for entrepreneurial activity.
- Write and execute newsletters, social media posts, press releases and other regular communications; work with marketing agency to execute marketing initiatives.
- Document engagement with local entrepreneurs in StartUp Hutch client management software.
- Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices, and as guided by the StartUp Hutch Executive Board
- Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
Secondary:
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the StartUp Hutch Executive Director and/or the Vice President of Workforce Development and Outreach.
