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The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region's largest grantmaker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidates for the positions listed below.
The Community Foundation’s mission is to inspire, support, inform, listen to and collaborate with the people and organizations in Greater New Haven to build an ever more connected, inclusive, equitable and philanthropic community.
As an organization committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, The Community Foundation is seeking applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.
We currently offer in-office and hybrid work arrangements but recognize that conditions and needs related to the workplace are continually evolving.
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is an equal opportunity employer.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Project Director, Connecticut Consortium for BIPOC Technologists (CCBT)
Department: The Community Foundation Mission Investments Company (TCF-MIC)
Reports to: Director of NHE3 Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: $90,000 + benefits
POSITION:
The Project Director for the Connecticut Consortium for BIPOC Technologists, is funded-through a three-year, $2 Million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Foundation and its TCF-MIC subsidiary. The position is responsible for managing the daily operations of an EDA-funded Venture Challenge Build-to-Scale (B2S) grant, with the goal of creating an industry-specific Ecosystem for BIPOC Technology Entrepreneurs.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Functions as a liaison between The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the project’s primary funding source, i.e., the Economic Development Administration (EDA)
- Ensures fidelity and full programmatic/fiscal compliance with the grant’s stated services and outcomes through an ongoing quality assurance (QA) and continuous program improvement (CPI) paradigm as specified by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
- Supervises, trains and provides technical assistance to the Business Development Specialist staff member as required. Evaluates that staff member on an annual basis
- Provides oversight and technical assistance to the project’s vendors. Evaluates those groups’ performance on an annual basis
- Coordinates the services provided by the project’s unpaid community partners
- Takes a lead role in developing a Project-specific data and client management system
- Prepares project-related performance and fiscal reports and submits those documents to the EDA in a complete, accurate and timely fashion
- Attends meetings on behalf of the project. Prepares press releases and promotional materials in consultation with the Director of NHE3 Operations. Conducts other public relations activities as directed by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
- In tandem with the Business Development Specialist, represents the organization at mandated EDA Grantee Conferences
- Convenes project-related conferences and retreats for all key project stakeholders
- Facilitates capacity-building workshops, webinars and trainings benefiting project participants and/or vendors
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) plus four years of related experience in entrepreneurship training or economic development programs preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree combined with six years of related experience minimum requirement
- Extensive knowledge of the Greater New Haven commercial sector essential
- Bilingual ability a plus
- A commitment to an inclusive environment
- Commitment to The Foundation’s mission and core values of integrity, diversity, vitality, collaboration, long-term vision, service, accountability and excellence
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a resume/C.V. and cover letter to Human Resources with the subject line “Project Director, CCBT.” Please also indicate how you found this job posting.
The deadline for submission of materials is December 15, 2023. No phone calls please.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Business Development Specialist, Connecticut Consortium for BIPOC Technologists (CCBT)
Department: The Community Foundation Mission Investments Company (TCF-MIC)
Reports to: Project Director, CCBT
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: $80,000 + benefits
POSITION:
The Business Development Specialist is a full-time position funded-through a three-year, $2 Million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Foundation and its TCF-MIC subsidiary. The position provides a broad range of services to stakeholders participating in an EDA-funded Venture Challenge Build-to-Scale (B2S) grant, with the goal of creating an industry-specific Ecosystem for BIPOC Technology Entrepreneurs.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Functions as a liaison between the project and ESO members. Routes project participants to the appropriate ESO partner for services
- Supports the implementation and ongoing operation of project-sponsored accelerators and incubators
- Organizes and executes ongoing, project-sponsored special events, e.g., Pitch Events, Demo Days, Investor Speed Dating, and Hack-a-Thons
- Facilitates capacity-building workshops, webinars and trainings benefiting project participants and/or vendors
- Provides coverage for the NHE3 Technical Assistance Center, conducting individual and/or group sessions either in-person or virtually
- Monitors and documents the progress of BIPOC Technology Entrepreneurs. Provides post-program follow-up and technical assistance to program graduates
- Establishes and maintains a current database of evidence-based entrepreneurship-related best practices for project participants
- Routinely canvasses Grants.gov and/or other sources to stay informed about upcoming and current IES, SBIR and STTR grant opportunities
- Delivers group and/or one-to-one consultations to BIPOC and other technology businesses applying for IES, SBIR and STTR grant monies
- Identifies other non-debt related forms of business financing, e.g., contests and competitions with cash awards, for participating BIPOC Technology Entrepreneurs
- In tandem with the Project Director, represents The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven at mandated EDA Grantee Conferences
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) plus four years of related experience in entrepreneurship training or economic development programs preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree combined with six years of related experience minimum requirement
- Extensive knowledge of the Greater New Haven commercial sector essential
- Bilingual ability a plus
- A commitment to an inclusive environment
- Commitment to The Foundation’s mission and core values of integrity, diversity, vitality, collaboration, long-term vision, service, accountability and excellence
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a resume/C.V. and letter to Human Resources with the subject line “Business Development Specialist, CCBT.” Please also indicate how you found this job posting.
The deadline for submission of materials is December 15, 2023. No phone calls please.
