We’re Hiring!

See below for available positions to join our team at Propeller:

• Executive Assistant
• South Broad Business Initiative Lead Mentor
• Health Program Manager
• Health Program Associate, AmeriCorps VISTA
• Education Program Associate, AmeriCorps VISTA
• Technology Associate, AmeriCorps VISTA
• Data and Evaluation Associate, AmeriCorps VISTA
• Communications Associate, AmeriCorps VISTA
• Propeller Incubator Host, Work Trade
• Incubator Marketing Intern
• Intern

Propeller is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority individuals are encouraged to submit applications.

Executive Assistant

Your Role
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant supports the Executive Director through a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant is the primary point of contact for all Propeller team members and external parties on all matters directly related to the Executive Director. The Executive Assistant also serves as liaison to Propeller’s Board of Directors; organizes and coordinates outreach and external relations for the Executive Director; oversees special projects related to the Executive Director’s strategic initiatives.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position prior to the deadline.
Salary: $35,000; benefits (health, dental, vision) package
Start Date: Immediately

Position Outcomes
Administrative Support

• Manages administrative tasks for the Executive Director, including managing an active calendar of appointments; handling ongoing requests and queries; receiving, routing, and composing correspondence; expense reports; and coordinating travel, event, and meeting arrangements and follow-up.
• Develop and implement efficient documentation and filing system for Executive Director activities.
• Supports the Executive Director and Talent & Culture Coordinator around all internal staff event logistics, including meetings, retreats, and staff events.
• Coordinates direct access to the Executive Director’s time with the goal of ensuring all internal team members and external follow and the respect the Executive Director’s schedule.

Executive Support

• Keeps the Executive Director informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.
• Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Executive Director, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Acts as a “barometer” for issues with culture or relationships and updates the Executive Director and Talent & Culture Coordinator as appropriate.

Executive Outreach

• Builds relationships crucial to the success of the organization by following up and cultivating relationships made by the Executive Director, including drafting thank you letters and personal correspondence.
• Manages a variety of special projects for the ED, such as sending invitations for race and equity workshops, organizing event logistics, and sending out reminders.
• Manages external requests regarding the Executive Director and Propeller, including ensuring the Executive Director’s bio is updated and drafting written responses to external information requests. Works with the Communications and Development teams as appropriate to coordinate outreach activities.

Board Support and Liason

• Serves as the Executive Director’s administrative liaison to Propeller Board of Directors and all board committees. Coordinates setup and follow-up for board meetings and board committees, including board correspondence and reminders, taking meeting minutes, and ensuring action items are completed on time.
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality in relationships with all board members and information discussed at board meetings.
• Complies with applicable rules and regulations set in bylaws regard board and committee matters, including advance distribution of materials before meetings in electronic/paper format.

Critical Competencies

• Strong organizational skills. Able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners and donors.
• Expert level writing and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Emotional maturity.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• (preferred) We strive to be highly effective in serving all aspects of the New Orleans community. To do so requires expertise and deep knowledge. Preference will be given to candidates with significant personal and/or professional experience working with low-income or underrepresented minority communities (African-American, Latino American, Native American or Vietnamese American).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience and interest in internal and external communications, partnership development, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) or Apple iWork (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote).
• Familiarity with Google Drive, Dropbox, or other digital organization software.
• (preferred) Strong work tenure: Experience supporting C-Level Executives, preferably in a non-profit organization.

To Apply
Application Deadline
August 31, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position prior to the deadline.
Application Directions
Apply by presenting your resume, cover letter, and responses to the questions below. In your cover letter, please explain how you heard about Propeller and your interest and qualifications in the position.

• Why are you passionate about administrative support and dismantling social and environmental inequities?
• What do you think will be your greatest strength in this role? In what way do you think you will need to grow the most to be successful in this role?
• What do you find gives you the most energy in your current work? What drains your energy the most in your current work?
• What are your salary requirements?

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South Broad Business Initiative Lead Mentor

Your Role
Propeller: A Force for Social Innovation is seeking three (3) experienced, focused, and energetic individuals to serve as Lead Mentors for the 6-month South Broad Business Initiative, an accelerator program for neighborhood retail and service-oriented businesses. The Lead Mentor would work one-on-one with a brick-and-mortar business, offering consulting and expertise to help businesses expand and grow revenues, customers, and profits.

Selected Lead Mentors will meet with their businesses 2-4 times per month for a total of 8-10 hours/month of consulting work for the business. The selected Lead Mentors will have input, if they prefer, on programmatic design and tools to reach desired outcomes.

Lead Mentor activities will include a project scoping session with the participating company during which an assessment of the needs of the company will occur and the expectations of the program are established. Priorities could include generating sales leads, product development, customer validation, strategic prioritization, market understanding, competitive assessment, hiring and retaining employees, organizational structures, legal corporate set up, go-to-market strategies, intellectual property protection, and financial planning. Ideally, applicants would be available 8-10 hours/month for in-person, one-on-one meetings with businesses and personalized follow-up.

General Qualifications:

• Successful experiences with businesses and established companies (founder, executive, advisory, investor, consultant).
• Successful consulting experience with small businesses.
• Passion for one-on-one coaching to achieve entrepreneurial focus and measurable business growth.
• Willingness to support networking strategies.
• Very strong listening and communication skills.
• (preferred) Industry expertise in construction or brick-and-mortar retail

Compensation: $50+/hour, dependent on skills and expertise; 10 hours/month (preferred).
Start and End Date: Aug 2017 – Jan 2018.

Application Deadline: August 11, 2017 or until positions have been filled; we recommend early applications and may fill positions before the deadline.

Application Directions:
The online application can be found here. Please answer the questions regarding your expertise and provide your résumé and three references. Email any questions to Trace Allen at tallen@gopropeller.org.

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Health Program Manager

Your Role
This position is responsible for managing Propeller’s health sector, including related Impact Accelerator programming, sector convenings, and policy initiatives that reduce or eliminate health disparities for all New Orleanians. The mission of this position is to drive measurable and significant social and economic impact within the field of public health by accelerating entrepreneurs who have solutions to key challenges. This position reports to the Director of Programs and works closely with fellow members of the programmatic team.

Application Deadline: August 10, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.
Salary: $50,000+; benefits (health, dental, vision) package
Start Date: immediately; full-time

Key Responsibilities

Impact Accelerator
Manages recruitment and acceleration of health ventures in the Impact Accelerator and alumni program. Works closely with Lead Mentors on tracking progress to goals and delivering business support to ensure health ventures receive high value-add and timely mentorship, technical assistance, and resources that lead to financial sustainability and increased social impact. Develops deep and current understanding of all current and alumni ventures’ impact, business models, and successes. Key outcomes include meeting recruitment targets in the Startup and Growth Accelerators and achieving 95% Accelerator venture satisfaction and 60%-90% of Accelerator ventures reaching goals in customer acquisition, pilot implementation, revenue and/or financing.

Sector Participation – Health
Actively represents Propeller’s strategies and goals in external meetings. Maintains and develops strong and trusting relationships with sector stakeholders. Identifies and engages with one policy issue in health. Undertakes research to identify, analyze and communicate viable entrepreneurial opportunities in the health sector.

Health Convenings and Public Workshops

• Executes quarterly health convenings per year around topics most relevant to health entrepreneurs and Propeller’s policy initiatives.
• Oversees monthly workshops on topics of interest to the broader entrepreneurship community.

Fund Development

• Positive stewardship of health funders through regular communications with development team on impact and program deliverables.
• (as needed) Data capture, analysis, and reporting on venture impact.

Critical Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of health sector – Understanding of health insurance, healthcare delivery, government funding sources, stakeholders, and market forces.
• Relationship management – Able to tune into others’ feelings, thoughts, and motivations and earn trust by consistently demonstrating integrity (honestly, consistency, and reliability) and professional competence.
• Business acumen – Able to quickly understand and synthesize driving forces of business sectors, startups, and established businesses.
• Organization and planning – Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets time in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities.
• Analytical skills – Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it.
• Follow-through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal cost.
• Intelligence – Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information from new business models, critical relationships, and new sectors.
• Attention to detail – Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Persistent & proactive with a strong work ethic.
• Open to feedback.
• Strong relationship builder.
• (preferred) We strive to be highly effective in serving all aspects of the New Orleans community. To do so requires expertise and deep knowledge. Preference will be given to candidates with significant personal and/or professional experience working with low-income or underrepresented minority communities (African-American, Latino American, Native American or Vietnamese American).

To Apply

Application Deadline
August 10, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.

Application Directions
Apply here by presenting your resume, cover letter, and responses to the questions below. In your cover letter, please explain how you heard about Propeller and your interest and qualifications in the position.

• Why are you passionate about entrepreneurship, reducing health inequities, and business consulting?
• What do you think will be your greatest strength in this role? In what way do you think you will need to grow the most to be successful in this role?
• What do you find gives you the most energy in your current work? What drains your energy the most in your current work?
• What are your salary requirements?

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Health Program Associate

Your Role
Your role is to support Propeller’s work tackling health disparities in New Orleans by designing and implementing systems and materials that will maximize the efficiency, quality control, and effective delivery of business technical assistance to health entrepreneurs. Your work will include assisting with health entrepreneur recruitment, coordinating business technical assistance for health entrepreneurs in Propeller’s accelerator programs, and support for Propeller’s health pitch, PitchNOLA: Living Well.

Key strategies we focus on to address health disparities include: access and affordability, outreach and support, infrastructure development, workforce development, and physical activity.

The Health Program Associate will report directly to the Health Program Manager and work closely with members of the Programs team. All VISTAs who join the Propeller team will be an integral part of improving Propeller’s systems for programming, interdepartmental effectiveness, and operations.

Application Deadline: August 10, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.

Start Date:  September 2017 (option to begin earlier as a consultant)
Term: 1 Year There may be an option to serve for an additional year
AmeriCorps Stipend: Living Allowance of $944.44/month

AmeriCorps Benefits:

• Up to $550 relocation assistance (if moving more than 50 miles from previous home location)
• Mileage reimbursement for move (if moving more than 50 miles from previous home location)
• $ 1, 500 end of service stipend (if $5,550 education award is not needed)
• $5,550 education award
• Major medical health insurance
• Student loan forbearance or deferment
• Child care assistance if child is under the age of 13
• Education award match at participating colleges and universities
• Non- competitive eligibility status for federal government employment

Propeller Benefits

• Personal and professional development training and networking

Vacation

• 10 AmeriCorps Annual Days
• 10 AmeriCorps Sick Days
• 11 Propeller Holidays

Position Outcomes
Recruitment and Outreach

• Develop tools, databases, and partnerships and support the implementation of effective and efficient recruitment of health ventures for PitchNOLA: Living Well, the Health Startup Accelerator, and Health Growth Accelerator.
  Health Programmatic Processes
• Develop tools, databases, codified processes, and partnerships to support the implementation of effective and efficient Health Accelerator processes, from client intake to tracking client impact and satisfaction.
  Event Coordination
• Develop tools, databases, codified processes, and partnerships to support the implementation of effective and efficient health convenings and general accelerator events.
  Health and Best Practices Research
• Conduct research and write memos on relevant health sector policies, proposed legislation, new research, and health accelerator best practices.
• Conduct research and develop a database on relevant health sector funding opportunities.

Critical Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail, organized, efficient, and desire to get things right. Does not let important details slip through the cracks.
• Exceptional creative and analytical writer who can express complex principles in clear, simple and compelling language to a variety of audiences.
• Highly developed proofreading skills to ensure all written materials are 100% accurate and grammatically correct.
• Strong project management and administrative skills with demonstrated ability to set concrete goals, organize, and prioritize.
• Attention to detail – Precision and quality focused, methodical, with great patience and attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Organization and planning – Able to meet deadlines and handle and prioritize multiple simultaneous requests. A documented history of successfully and efficiently driving projects to completion. Strong time management skills and ability to communicate production timelines on multiple projects. Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets time in an efficient, productive manner.
• Follow-through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements. Reliable.
• Proactive – Must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision.
• Work ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.
• Ego in Check/Openness to criticism and ideas – Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback. Admits to mistakes.
• (preferred) We strive to be highly effective in serving all aspects of the New Orleans community. To do so requires expertise and deep knowledge. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with low-income or underrepresented minority (African-American, Latino American, Native American or Vietnamese American) communities in New Orleans.

To Apply
Application Deadline
August 10, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.
Application Directions

• Please submit your resume, cover letter, and answers to the questions below here and complete the VISTA application on the VISTA website. Please follow all application instructions so you will be able to be considered for the position.
• Why are you passionate about public health, racial equity, and supporting small businesses?
• What do you think will be your greatest strength in this role? In what way do you think you will need to grow the most to be successful in this role?
• What do you find gives you the most energy in your current work?
• What drains your energy the most in your current work?

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Education Program Associate

Your Role
Your role is to support Propeller’s work tackling the achievement gap in New Orleans by designing and implementing systems and materials that will maximize the efficiency, quality control, and effective delivery of business technical assistance to health entrepreneurs. Your work will include assisting with education entrepreneur recruitment, coordinating business technical assistance for education entrepreneurs in Propeller’s accelerator programs, and support for Propeller’s education pitch, PitchNOLA: Education.

The Education Program Associate will report directly to the Education Program Manager and work closely with members of the Programs team. All VISTAs who join the Propeller team will be an integral part of improving Propeller’s systems for programming, interdepartmental effectiveness, and operations.

Application Deadline: August 10, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.

Start Date: September 2017 (option to begin earlier as a paid consultant)
Term: 1 Year, there may be an option to serve for an additional year
Salary: Living Allowance of $944.44/month
Benefits:

• Up to $550 relocation assistance (if moving more than 50 miles from previous home location)
• Mileage reimbursement for move (if moving more than 50 miles from previous home location)
• $ 1, 500 end of service stipend (if $5,550 Education Award is not needed)
• $5,550 Education Award
• Major Medical Health Insurance
• Student Loan Forbearance or Deferment
• Personal and Professional Development Training and Networking
• Child Care Assistance if child is under the age of 13
• Possible GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Fee Reduction
• Education Award Match at participating Colleges and Universities
• Non- competitive eligibility status for Federal Government Employment

Vacation

• 10 Annual Days
• 10 Sick Days
• 10 Propeller Holidays

Position Outcomes

• Support Education systems research and policy.
• Development of a comprehensive database of community Education organizations and their programming/best practice.
• Support the growth of Propeller’s Education network.
• Develop documents on Propeller Education activities including reports, case studies, and fact sheets.
• Support in the planning/implementation of education accelerator and convenings.
• Development of a database for resources and funding opportunities for the Education sector.

Critical Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail, organized, efficient, and desire to get things right. Does not let important details slip through the cracks.
• Exceptional creative and analytical writer who can express complex principles in clear, simple and compelling language to a variety of audiences.
• Highly developed proofreading skills to ensure all written materials are 100% accurate and grammatically correct.
• Strong project management and administrative skills with demonstrated ability to set concrete goals, organize, and prioritize.
• Attention to detail – Precision and quality focused, methodical, with great patience and attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Organization and planning – Able to meet deadlines and handle and prioritize multiple simultaneous requests. A documented history of successfully and efficiently driving projects to completion. Strong time management skills and ability to communicate production timelines on multiple projects. Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets time in an efficient, productive manner.
• Follow-through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal cost.
• Reliable. Motivated by meeting deadlines.
• Proactive – Must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision.
• Work ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.
• Ego in Check/Openness to criticism and ideas – Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback. Admits to mistakes.
• (preferred) We strive to be highly effective in serving all aspects of the New Orleans community. To do so requires expertise and deep knowledge. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with low-income or underrepresented minority (African-American, Latino American, Native American or Vietnamese American) communities in New Orleans.

To Apply
Application Deadline
August 10, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.

Application Directions

• Please answer the following questions in a separate document:
• Why are you passionate about Education, Programming, and Social Entrepreneurship?
• What do you think will be your greatest strength in this role? In what way do you think you will need to grow the most to be successful in this role?
• What do you find gives you the most energy in your current work?
• What drains your energy the most in your current work?
• Please submit your resume, cover letter, and answers to the questions here  and complete the VISTA application on the VISTA website.

Please follow all application instructions so you will be able to be considered for the position.

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Technology Associate, AmeriCorpsVISTA

Your Role

Your role is to support Propeller’s work tackling inequities in New Orleans by leading and managing all technology for our Programs team. You will work on developing and implementing excellent systems for data management, technical systems, and processes for how we manage technology in all events and programs.

The Technology Associate will report directly to the Manager of Programs and work closely with members of the Programs team. All VISTAs who join the Propeller team will be an integral part of improving Propeller’s systems for programming, interdepartmental effectiveness, and operations.

Application Deadline: September 16, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.

Start Date: November 1, 2017 (option to begin earlier as a paid consultant)
Term: 1 Year, There may be an option to serve for an additional year
Salary: Living Allowance of $944.44/month

Benefits:

• Up to $550 relocation assistance (if moving more than 50 miles from previous home location)
• Mileage reimbursement for move (if moving more than 50 miles from previous home location)
• $ 1, 500 end of service stipend (if $5,550 Education Award is not needed)
• $5,550 Education Award
• Major Medical Health Insurance
• Student Loan Forbearance or Deferment
• Personal and Professional Development Training and Networking
• Child Care Assistance if child is under the age of 13
• Possible GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Fee Reduction
• Education Award Match at participating Colleges and Universities
• Non- competitive eligibility status for Federal Government Employment

• 10 Annual Days
• 10 Sick Days
• 10 Propeller Holidays

Position Outcomes

• Develop and improve all technical systems used by Propeller team members and entrepreneurs in our accelerator programs.
• Create codified written procedures and manuals for new technical and data management systems.
• Lead the implementation of Salesforce into all Propeller team members’ workflow. This includes researching best practices, codifying processes, and training team members how to integrate Salesforce into their work.
• Troubleshoot and train staff on data management systems and protocols to ensure high quality, complete data across the organization.

Critical Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail, lets nothing slip through the cracks.
• Expert creative and analytical writer who can express complex principles in clear, compelling language to a variety of audiences.
• Highly developed proofreading skills. Ensures all written materials are 100% accurate and grammatically correct.
• Strong project management and administrative skills with demonstrated ability to set concrete goals, organize, and prioritize.
• Strong time management skills and ability to communicate production timelines on multiple projects.
• Reliable, follows through on commitments.
• Proactive, with an ability to anticipate project needs, discern priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision.
• Strong work ethic with a track record of getting things done.
• Emotional maturity and openness to feedback.
• (preferred) We strive to be highly effective in serving all aspects of the New Orleans community. To do so requires expertise and deep knowledge. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with low-income or underrepresented minority (African-American, Latino American, Native American or Vietnamese American) communities in New Orleans.

To Apply
Application Deadline
September 16, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.

Application Directions

• Please answer the following questions in a separate document:
• Why are you passionate about Technology, Programming, and Social Entrepreneurship?
• What do you think will be your greatest strength in this role? In what way do you think you will need to grow the most to be successful in this role?
• What do you find gives you the most energy in your current work?
• What drains your energy the most in your current work?
• Please submit your resume, cover letter, and answers to the questions above here and complete the VISTA application on the VISTA Website. Please follow all application instructions so you will be able to be considered for the position.
• Please follow all application instructions so you will be able to be considered for the position.

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Data and Evaluation Associate, AmeriCorps VISTA

Your Role
The Data and Evaluation Associate will be responsible for designing and implementing systems and materials that will expand the evaluation capacity of Propeller, growing the number of social enterprises effectively served impacting the social, environmental, and economic problems of New Orleans in the areas of educational equity, food security, health, and water.

Application Deadline: August 10, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.

Start Date: September 2017 (option to begin earlier as a consultant)
Term: 12 months There may be an option to serve for an additional year
Salary: Volunteer Stipend of $11,848 annually 

Benefits:

• Up to $550 relocation assistance (if moving more than 50 miles from previous home location)
• Mileage reimbursement for move (if moving more than 50 miles from previous home location)
• $ 1, 500 end of service stipend (if $5,550 Education Award is not needed)
• $5,550 Education Award
• Major Medical Health Insurance
• Student Loan Forbearance or Deferment
• Personal and Professional Development Training and Networking
• Child Care Assistance if child is under the age of 13
• Possible GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Fee Reduction
• Education Award Match at participating Colleges and Universities
• Non- competitive eligibility status for Federal Government Employment

Vacation:

• 10 Annual Days
• 10 Sick Days
• 10 Propeller Holidays

Position Outcomes
Build capacity in Propeller’s evaluation efforts by supporting the development of systems and processes to track and analyze the impact of the services provided to businesses serving disadvantaged populations and pressing social issues.

• Research of and suggestion in implementation of best practices in impact evaluation for business accelerators and mentoring programs.
• Develop and refine impact tracking systems
  - Identify metrics standardly reported and locate data source.
  - Design or refine a system for storing and regularly updating impact numbers with high-fidelity and consistency.
  - Review stories captured and system for their record.
• Development of systems to collect and store data evaluating Propeller’s programming.
• Work with staff to develop Salesforce tracking processes and reports for efficient data communication across departments.
• Research and compile statistics relevant to our program for the use in grant proposals and the development of sector focused logic models. Develop system for updating of statistics.

To expand and deepen the impact and evaluation we provide to funders and the wider community, critical to the success of both fundraising and the accelerators. Impact: donor retention and improved programming.

• Research and suggestion implementation of best practices in using impact and stories in reporting and donor stewardship and continuation of management of story bank.
• Development of system for tracking and drafting reports to institutional funders effectively translating ventures’ stories and impact to continue donor cultivation.
• Research of best practices in data visualization and development of visualization standards for Propeller’s evaluation.
• Research of best practices in ethical data management and development of organization-wide guidelines to manage data and private information of ventures.

Critical Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail, organized, efficient, and desire to get things right. Does not let important details slip through the cracks.
• Exceptional creative and analytical writer who can express complex principles in clear, simple and compelling language to a variety of audiences.
• Highly developed proofreading skills to ensure all written materials are 100% accurate and grammatically correct.
• Strong project management and administrative skills with demonstrated ability to set concrete goals, organize, and prioritize.
• Attention to detail – Precision and quality focused, methodical, with great patience and attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Follow-through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal cost. Reliable. Motivated by meeting deadlines.
• Proactive – Must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision.
• Work ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.
• Ego in Check/Openness to criticism and ideas – Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback. Admits to mistakes.
• (preferred) We strive to be highly effective in serving all aspects of the New Orleans community. To do so requires expertise and deep knowledge. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with low-income or underrepresented minority (African-American, Latino American, Native American or Vietnamese American) communities in New Orleans.

*Preferred: licensed driver

To Apply
Application Deadline
August 10, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.

Application Directions
Complete the Propeller application here and complete the VISTA application on the VISTA website . In your cover letter, please explain how you heard about Propeller and your interest in the position and qualifications.

Please follow all application instructions so you will be able to be considered for the position.

APPLY HERE

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Communications Associate, AmeriCorps VISTA

Your Role
The Communications Associate will be responsible for designing and implementing systems and materials that will expand the outreach and marketing of Propeller, which will grow our funding and the number of social enterprises effectively served to tackle social, environmental, and economic disparities in New Orleans.

Application Deadline: September 16, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.
Start Date: November 1, 2017
Term: 12 months. *There may be an option to serve for an additional year
Salary: Volunteer Stipend of $11,848 annually
Benefits:

• Up to $550 relocation assistance (if moving more than 50 miles from previous home location)
• Mileage reimbursement for move (if moving more than 50 miles from previous home location)
• $ 1, 500 end of service stipend (if $5,550 Education Award is not needed)
• $5,550 Education Award
• Major Medical Health Insurance
• Student Loan Forbearance or Deferment
• Personal and Professional Development Training and Networking
• Child Care Assistance if child is under the age of 13
• Possible GRE (Graduate Record Examination) Fee Reduction
• Education Award Match at participating Colleges and Universities
• Non- competitive eligibility status for Federal Government Employment

Vacation:

• 10 Annual Days
• 10 Sick Days
• 10 Propeller Holidays

Position Outcomes
Increase the reach and reputation of Propeller’s marketing efforts to develop the awareness and partnerships vital to the success of both fundraising and the accelerator. Impact: professional and up to date brand presence in both online and written materials. Goal: revise and maintain up to date, and brand consistent website content, social media accounts, and printed marketing materials, complete with a manual on best practices and processes.

• Research digital marketing best practices using courses through Facebook Blueprint and Twitter Flight Academy. Measure and edit Propeller’s accounts against industry best practices for performance.
• Research analytics best practices through Facebook Blueprint, Twitter Flight School, and Google Analytics Academy. Develop system for delivering monthly analytics reports for Propeller’s social media accounts, website, and newsletter.
• Work with Impact Coordinator to develop systems for consistently updating new entrepreneur impact across all communications platforms.
• Expand on existing communications strategy and handbooks to produce and implement a comprehensive manual on Propeller’s online marketing and communications activities.

Expand the reach of Propeller’s mission, impact, and the importance of the social and environmental disparities it seeks to solve through ongoing communications with national and local press, the creation of written content and opinion pieces, and assisting with the coordination of public events.

• Assist with the creation and strategic distribution of press releases and major announcements from Propeller and its entrepreneurs.
• Help develop systems to manage existing relationships national and local press and influencers and research best practices and high-quality leads for new contacts.
• Assist with writing and submitting opinion pieces and content to local and national publications.
• Work with Community Outreach Associate AmeriCorps VISTA to coordinate community-facing events around Propeller’s mission and the issues its seeks to tackle.

Leverage Propeller’s annual graduation event as an opportunity to share the work and mission of Propeller and its entrepreneurs, as well as develop a relationship and secure funding critical to ensuring the continuation and quality of its programs. *Preferred: licensed driver to assist with event logistics. Impact Goal: 400+ attendees, local press coverage and community- wide exposure for Propeller Pop event and its graduating entrepreneurs

• Correspondence with and outreach to Propeller Pop planning committee.
• Logistics support for all monthly planning meetings, including materials preparation, minutes, and action items and follow-ups resulting from the meeting.
• Outreach to event contacts including entertainment, food/beverage, lighting, silent auction donor etc.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of event marketing materials and invitations highlighting Propeller’s work and entrepreneurs.
• Day-of event logistics execution.
• Press, marketing, and logistical follow-up for event.

Critical Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail – Precision and quality focused, methodical, with great patience and attention to detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Exceptional creative and analytical writer who can express complex principles in clear, simple and compelling language to a variety of audiences.
• Highly developed proofreading skills to ensure all written materials are 100% accurate and grammatically correct.
• Strong project management and administrative skills with demonstrated ability to set concrete goals, organize, and prioritize.
• Follow-through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal cost. Reliable. Motivated by meeting deadlines.
• Proactive – Must be able to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision.
• Work ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard.
• Ego in Check/Openness to criticism and ideas – Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism or negative feedback. Admits to mistakes.
• (preferred) We strive to be highly effective in serving all aspects of the New Orleans community. To do so requires expertise and deep knowledge. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with low-income or underrepresented minority (African-American, Latino American, Native American or Vietnamese American) communities in New Orleans.
• (preferred) Licensed driver with access to vehicle for event logistics

To Apply:
Application Deadline
September 16, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position before the deadline.

Application Directions
Complete the Propeller application on Propeller’s website and complete the VISTA application on the VISTA website. In your cover letter, please explain how you heard about Propeller and your interest in the position and qualifications.

Please follow all application instructions so you will be able to be considered for the position.

APPLY HERE

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Propeller Incubator Host, Work Trade

Your Role

As a host, you will be the first point of contact for our members, guests, and curious community members who come into the space. Your job is to orient all stakeholders to make sure that everyone is getting the most out of Propeller Incubator, our community and resources.

Host Responsibilities

• Front Desk: We ask that host greet visitors, answer co-workers’ questions, collect and distribute mail, answer the telephone, provide tours of the incubator, and process payments for Day Passes, Punch Cards, and Events. Hosts will also be expected to assist with opening, closing, and daily operations tasks.

• Propeller Project: We ask that hosts develop and implement a community project during their time here. Examples of community projects include organizing yoga classes, working on an Incubator member spotlight blog, pop-up breakfasts, round table discussions, happy hours, etc.

• Event Hosting; Propeller Incubator hosts off-hour and weekend events. Hosts are able to serve as building hosts for these events to maintain the security of Propeller Incubator facilities, assist with janitorial needs, support event registration, building opening and closings. Event staffing needs will be communicated at least one week before the event.

• Greet everyone who comes through the door, including members and guests. Direct everyone to appropriate locations throughout the building. Give tours to potential new members and curious folks who wander in.

• Keeping Propeller clean and well stocked. Propeller has biweekly janitorial service, but we rely on our members and staff to clean up after themselves in between. This means you will be expected to occasionally take out the trash, empty the dishwasher, clean up spills, make coffee, restock the bathrooms and kitchen, clear off conference tables, etc. as needed.

• Administrative and tech support for members; including receiving and distributing mail, installing printer drivers and troubleshooting printing issues, assisting with projectors and event set-up, etc.

• Answering the Propeller Incubator office phone and getting calls and messages to the appropriate staff members.

• Answering questions from members and guests about the building, neighborhood, Propeller services, other organizations, etc.

• Building community through member introductions and your special project. Interacting with members in the common areas and facilitating connections between members.

• Understanding members’ businesses and needs and finding potential resources for them within the network.

• You are welcome to bring other projects to work on while you are at Propeller, however we ask you prioritize your propeller host duties while you are on shift.

• Commitment to Excellence: Propeller Incubator Host Program is a reflection of our commitment to excellence. We ask that hosts call within 24 hours of shift to cancel, reschedule monthly hours when needed, and be punctual for their shifts.

• Hosts who do not fulfill expected duties and hours, or act outside of Propeller Incubator’s standards of conduct will be asked to forfeit their 24 hour access card to the Incubator Manager.

Time Commitment

As a host we ask you to commit to working 15 hours per month for a 2 – 6 month time frame.

Compensation

During 2- 6 months of your hosting, you will receive a co-working membership with 24/7 access, introductions and mentoring from Propeller staff when requested, references from Propeller team members, and access to meeting and event spaces for your own activities if needed.

To Apply:

Please email our Incubator Manager at incubator@gopropeller.org.

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Propeller Incubator Marketing Intern

Your Role
The Marketing Intern will work with the Incubator Manager and Communications team to increase the visibility of the Propeller Incubator in the New Orleans entrepreneurial community through successful implementation of various marketing campaigns. Successful completion of this project will result in an increased number of co-working members joining the Incubator, increased amount of event rental requests, and improvement of reputation management. This is an unpaid internship.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position prior to the deadline.
Start Date: Immediately
Compensation: Unpaid

Position Outcomes
Digital Marketing

• Coordinate with the Incubator Manager and Communications team to revise and manage relevant, engaging posts on Propeller’s Instagram account.
• Improve SEO through management of customer service on Propeller’s Yelp, Google Plus, and Google Business accounts. This includes writing timely and appropriate replies to ongoing client reviews and encouraging members and event rental clients to review Propeller.

Print Marketing

• Work with Incubator Manager and Communications team to refresh the Incubator Member Manual.
• Support the Communications team with design conceptualization and distribution of printed Incubator marketing materials. Create distribution plan for placement of the marketing materials at neighborhood organizations, coffee shops, and other locations frequented by potential members.

Incubator Team Support

• Act as liaison between Incubator and Communications teams, communicating upcoming opportunities and relevant information affecting Propeller’s advertising campaigns, website content, and other marketing materials.
• Develop content and/or design for the community events chalkboard.
• Work with Incubator Manager to review member surveys for reputation management. Flag areas of customer dissatisfaction and areas of improvement to relay to the Incubator Manager and Communications team

Community Engagement

• Attend networking events to recruit new members, event sponsors, and increase word-of-mouth communications about the Incubator.
• Post Incubator events and opportunities in the Propeller Slack channel and relay any upcoming member opportunities to the Communications team.
• Support the Incubator Manager in pursuing and receiving in-kind donations to elevate the Incubator space. Coordinates with the Development team on donor acknowledgment through the branding of new Incubator space additions.

Critical Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills. Able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.
• Well-versed in the use of social media and digital advertising in professional environments. Experience with or knowledgeable about Facebook advertising, Google AdWords, and other digital marketing platforms preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to network and build relationships with potential partners and new members.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Emotional maturity.
• Resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• (preferred) Licensed driver with a vehicle to assist with marketing material distribution.
• (preferred) We strive to be highly effective in serving all aspects of the New Orleans community. To do so requires expertise and deep knowledge. Preference will be given to candidates with significant personal and/or professional experience working with low-income or underrepresented minority communities (African-American, Latino American, Native American or Vietnamese American).

To Apply
Application Deadline: August 31, 2017; we recommend early applications and may fill the position prior to the deadline.
Application Directions:
Apply here by presenting your resume, cover letter, and responses to the questions below. In your cover letter, please explain how you heard about Propeller and your interest and qualifications in the position.

• Why are you passionate about marketing and fostering entrepreneurial communities?
• What do you think will be your greatest strength in this role? In what way do you think you will need to grow the most to be successful in this role?
• What do you find gives you the most energy at work? What drains your energy the most in your current work?

APPLY HERE

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Intern

Your Role

Propeller hires and works with unpaid interns in order to provide growth and learning opportunities to students in high schools, universities, colleges, and trade schools and/or to provide volunteer experience to non-students.
We accept applications for internships year-round. Selection is based on the applicant’s interest and Propeller’s need. We accept applications for internships in all departments:​ ​programs, fundraising and development, marketing, business and operations, and incubator management.
We ask that our interns commit at least 5 hours per week for 5 weeks in order to gain the most meaningful experience.

APPLY HERE

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