Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI) is an inclusive business incubator and financing program focused on reimagining social and economic mobility. RMMFI relentlessly focuses on its North Star – People are unstoppable forces. Life circumstances are real and sometimes overwhelming, yet they should not determine what we can do in the present or be in the future. We believe everyone should be free to make choices to activate the possible. RMMFI creates the space for communities and people of all backgrounds to realize their unique potential through the power of entrepreneurship. More information about RMMFI can be found at www.rmmfi.org.
The Trainer will be primarily responsible for the delivery of RMMFI’s core education programming in the Idea & Launch program phases. In the Idea Phase, the Trainer will manage the Business Idea Lab program, which is a 4-week introductory program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs to explore business ownership. In the Launch phase, the Trainer will manage the Business Launch Boot Camp program, which is a 12-week intensive business program designed to support 10-12 entrepreneurs launching their businesses.
RMMFI is looking for someone with a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills. Qualified applicants will have quantifiable experience in facilitating learning experiences in both a 1-on-1 and group setting, as well as experience working with economically disadvantaged and under-resourced communities. This position is ideal for a business owner or entrepreneurial candidate who is looking for a part-time position as a complement to their current work.
The Trainer will oversee and deliver the RMMFI educational programs from end-to-end. Including, but not limited to, classroom facilitation, planning, communication, event preparation, and data & document collection.
NOTE: RMMFI programming classes are virtual and remote with some in-person events. Applicants must be comfortable facilitating and working in a remote & virtual environment.
All educational programming typically occurs from 4-8pm on Monday – Thursday during a program cycle. The Trainer will also maintain consistent office hours for make-up sessions and one-on-one support for entrepreneurs. Additionally, the Trainer will support the development and delivery of new educational offerings and special workshops.
The Trainer will support with the continual updating of the curriculum to ensure relevancy, as well as the development of innovative learning tools to improve the program experience.
The Trainer will be expected to complete various administrative tasks on a weekly basis, including recording attendance, collecting homework and presentation slides, reviewing business plan materials, consistent communication with entrepreneurs & volunteer mentors, as well as regular internal meetings with supervisor, programs team, & all-staff.
Coordinate the applications, screening, and selection of entrepreneurs and volunteers for all programming cohorts.
The Trainer will consistently and effectively respond to common entrepreneur inquiries or issues in a timely manner. Build trust and cultivate genuine relationships so entrepreneurs feel welcome and able to address personal/academic challenges they may face as their business develops.
RMMFI recognizes that in order to pursue our organizational mission and North Star we must approach our work by acknowledging the gaps and inequities that exist around us. We intentionally take part in conversations about structural racism as well as engage diverse voices in problem-solving and decision-making.
We seek candidates that have similar mindsets and actively work towards equitable ways of thinking and working. We are committed to supporting our entrepreneurs in an equitable way
To uphold our commitment to equity during the hiring process, RMMFI does not negotiate salaries. We decide candidates’ salaries based on their unique skills and experience and the capabilities they bring to the organization.
We acknowledge that some people are better at negotiations than others, and salary negotiation rewards those who are good negotiators. Not taking part in salary negotiations allows for a just and equitable hiring process for all RMMFI employees.
The application deadline is:
If interested, please click below to submit your culture letter and resume. The culture letter should speak to your connection to RMMFI’s North Star and Guiding Principles. Please keep your culture letter to a maximum of 1 page and share some examples of how you would demonstrate these values as a potential employee at RMMFI. The start date for this position is Monday, October 28th.
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