Job Description

Organization Overview

At Employ to Empower, we believe that every person is capable of achieving self confidence, financial well-being, and a sense of belonging, while contributing to their community.

We focus on providing personalized support. Our mission is to empower people who face work and social barriers to cultivate community connections through entrepreneurship and self-advocacy opportunities.

We are an organization that embodies non-traditional entrepreneurship. We learned from our community that entrepreneurial success for many people is not always measured by traditional profit models. For Employ to Empower (ETE), entrepreneurial success is about pursuing one's passion, developing a business, generating revenues, and as a result, reinforcing who they are, what their potential could be, and most importantly, how they feel about themselves. Self esteem, self worth, and confidence are the building blocks of change. At ETE, success is measured by the human experience, not by the growth of their business.

Position Description

Position Title:

Entrepreneur Engagement Coordinator

Reporting To:

Entrepreneur Engagement Lead

Location:

In person at the Employ to Empower office

Salary:

$25,740.00 per year (22.5 hours a week, 3 days a week)

Staff:

Part-Time

Benefits:

Extended health benefits

Vacation:

Two weeks vacation

Contract:

August 18, 2025-August 18, 2026 (with possibility of extension funding permitting)

Schedule

Mondays:

9am-5pm

Thursdays

: 9am-5pm (occasionally 1130am-730pm)

Fridays:

9am-5pm
*Please note that the final schedule will be confirmed during the interview

Desired Start Date:

August 18, 2025

The Entrepreneur Engagement program pillar centers on empowering entrepreneurs through meaningful engagement, targeted entrepreneurial training, and storytelling. Working collaboratively with ETE teams, we co-create and deliver specialized curriculum tailored for internal and external market opportunities. We amplify entrepreneur voices through ETE entrepreneur articles and entrepreneur website profiles, while monthly EntrePEERneur Gatherings and coffee drop-ins foster peer connection and community building. Through newsletters, one-on-one outreach, and ongoing evaluation, we ensure our programming remains responsive, impactful, and aligned with the evolving needs of our entrepreneur community.

Key Tasks Include

Co-collaborate with Entrepreneur Engagement Lead on the following tasks:

Develop and facilitate training curriculum specifically for internal and external market opportunities (YVR Market, Make Change Market, etc.) with entrepreneurs Develop, lead, and evaluate the quarterly ETE articles featuring an entrepreneur and their entrepreneurial skills Brainstorm and co-develop with Brand & Marketing Lead on uploading entrepreneur profiles on the ETE website Communicate with entrepreneurs who have completed ETE Programs to engage them in entrepreneur engagement activities via email, in-person meetings, and phone calls Plan, host, and evaluate monthly EntrePEERneur Gatherings (once a month on Thursdays from 530pm-730pm) Identify entrepreneur stories for marketing and event materials Writing monthly entrepreneur newsletters with 75-80% open rate on Keela Building training and processes for different entrepreneur led activities as per strategic plan discussion at least once per quarter Host at least 6-12 coffee drop-ins per year to support people in the community mindset group Develop new engagement initiatives based on entrepreneur needs Research and develop different evaluation tools (ie: survey) to improve programming Occasionally provide additional support at organization events

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Communications/Public Relations, Education, Social Services or related fields and/or a combination of experience will also be considered Experience working in the non-profit sector Strong affinity to entrepreneurship and social justice/causes Familiar with vulnerable populations/individuals facing barriers Experience facilitating workshops or training sessions Strong communication and organizational skills Friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude Empathetic and compassionate
Don't meet all of the qualifications? But feel that you have the skills to thrive in this position? We encourage you to still apply.

Why work with us?

Be a part of an organization working to make change in the lives of entrepreneurs facing barriers Have your opinions and ideas heard and seen by a supportive team Be given the autonomy to thrive in a role that you are passionate about Develop and create new skills while honing in on your existing talent

Application Deadline:

August 4, 2025

Please apply by email to:

Vivian Wong (vivian@employtoempower.com)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25,740.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off Work from home
Application question(s):

Are you able to work the occasional Thursday evening (7:30pm end time)?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-04
Expected start date: 2025-08-18