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Employment

Contractors

• Subject Matter Expert
• Lead Mentor

Work Exchange

• Coworking Host

Subject Matter Expert

Your Role

Propeller is seeking local professionals with expertise relevant to entrepreneurial success in areas such as graphic design, marketing, public relations, technology, finance, human resources, talent and culture, and legal services to support participants of our Impact Accelerator.

Subject Matter Experts (SME) offer project-based support to entrepreneurs participating in Propeller’s Impact Accelerator. Projects generally range from 5 – 10 hours with clear timelines and deadlines agreed upon by the Subject Expert, entrepreneurs, and Propeller Staff. Subject Matter Experts have flexibility in which projects they accept, as dictated by skill set, interest, and availability. Entrepreneurs in the Impact Accelerator select SMEs based on their technical assistance needs, so it is possible that an SME may not be contacted for a project during the program.

Compensation: $70/hour

Program Dates: August 2nd – November 15th

Requested Subject Areas

• Business Development
• Marketing/Public Relations
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology/Web Development
• Human Resources
• Talent and Culture
• Graphic Design – Logo Creation, Brand Guide Development
• Legal Services – Operating Agreements, Incorporation, and/or Intellectual Property
• Sector-based expertise in one of Propeller’s five areas of focus: community economic development, education, food, health, and water

Your Commitment

• Work with Propeller Impact Accelerator entrepreneurs on project basis, completing key deliverables based on agreed upon timelines.
• Facilitate initial intake sessions along with Propeller Staff.
• Communicate project progress to Propeller Staff through progress reports.
• Attend all requested meetings on time and provide at least 3 days notice for all cancellations or schedule changes.
• Complete agreed-upon deliverables with ventures in agreed-upon timeline.
• Clearly communicate any and all issues, conflicts, or concerns in a timely, respectful manner so that Propeller Staff can help facilitate a resolution.
• Deliver a quality product in alignment with collaboratively developed goals agreed upon between Propeller Staff, the Impact Accelerator entrepreneur, and Subject Expert.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply by June 10, 2022 to be considered for the 2022 Impact Accelerator. Click here to apply, or reach out to us at programs@gopropeller.org.

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Lead Mentor

Program Overview

Propeller’s Impact Accelerator is an interactive four-month accelerator program that provides entrepreneurs with coaching, community building, curriculum, and technical assistance. Our program enables entrepreneurs to build ventures that are grounded in financial viability, social impact, racial equity, and a demonstrated commitment to the prosperity of our city and region.

Position Overview

Propeller is seeking experienced, focused, and energetic individuals to serve as Lead Mentors for the 2022 Impact Accelerator. Selected Lead Mentors will provide tailored mentoring and coaching to ventures with innovative solutions in Propeller’s focus areas of community economic development, education, food, health, and water. The Lead Mentor acts as a guide, consultant, and thought partner for their venture(s) as they work on setting and achieving goals in the areas of finances, social impact, and racial equity. Lead Mentors may be assigned to work with for-profit or nonprofit ventures. This contract-based opportunity requires a commitment from August – November 2022.

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitate initial and concluding scoping sessions to identify and prioritize the needs of your ventures(s).
• Coach the venture(s) in developing a 1-year strategic vision, quarterly goals, and at least 3 SMARTIE (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timebound, Inclusive, Equitable) goals to work on over the course of the program.
• Develop a workplan with bi-weekly goals and milestones in alignment with SMARTIE goals set collaboratively between venture and mentor.
• Develop meeting agendas for bi-weekly meetings, in accordance with work plan goals.
• Hold bi-weekly office hours with your venture(s). Maximum: two hours each office hour week per venture; 90 minutes strategy meeting and up to 30 minutes of estimated follow-up time, with a total of 7 office hour meetings.
• Work with ventures to broaden personal and professional networks, including introductions to key stakeholders.
• Coaching with a holistic understanding of entrepreneurship, with strong mindfulness and solution-oriented approaches towards personal and professional challenges faced by entrepreneurs, especially issues that disproportionately impact BIPOC entrepreneurs.
• Attend all meetings on time and provide at least 3 days notice for all cancellations or schedule changes.
• Complete agreed-upon deliverables with ventures in agreed-upon timeline.
• Clearly communicate any and all issues, conflicts, or concerns in a timely, respectful manner so that Propeller Staff can help facilitate a resolution.

General Qualifications

• Very strong listening and communication skills.
• Passion for one-on-one coaching and group facilitation to develop leadership skills and achieve measurable business growth through a racial equity lens.
• Successful consulting experience with small businesses and nonprofits.
• Successful experiences with startups and early-stage companies (management, advisory, investor); or experience successfully serving on early stage corporate and/or nonprofit boards; or experiences with a business or division within an entrepreneurial fast-paced company.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in investor readiness & willingness to support networking strategies.
• Expertise in Propeller’s focus areas, including community economic development, education, food, health, and water.
• Experience working in or with an organization with a values-driven culture that prioritizes racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience working alongside prominent New Orleans communities of color (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Vietnamese-American, and others).

Compensation: $135 per hour.

Program Dates: June 2022 – November 2022

To Apply:

Apply here by June 10 to be considered for a position with the 2022 Impact Accelerator.

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Coworking Host

Your Role

The Coworking Host will work with the Coworking Operations Manager, Sean Kline, to play a key role in enhancing the experience of Propeller’s members and guests. The Coworking Host serves as the first point of contact for those entering Propeller’s Coworking Facility and helps everyone navigate the space based on their needs. The ideal person for this role enjoys making others feel welcomed into a community and space.

Host Responsibilities

• Greet everyone who comes through the door, including members and guests. Direct everyone to appropriate locations throughout the building and answer questions about the building, Propeller’s programming, and Coworking Members.
• Answer the Coworking Facility phone and share messages with appropriate members and Propeller Staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of Propeller’s common spaces. This may include occasionally taking out the trash, emptying the dishwasher, cleaning up spills, restocking the bathrooms and kitchen, clearing off conference tables, etc. as needed.
• Troubleshoot printing issues and assist with AV set-up as requested.

Time Commitment

As a host we ask you to commit to working a minimum of 16 hours per month, which equates to one 4-hour shift per week, for a minimum of 6 months.

Benefits

Coworking Hosts receive a coworking membership at Propeller which includes 24/7 access to the building, a printing allowance, access to conference rooms, and discounts on event space rentals.

To Apply:

Apply here by responding to the questions below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Why are you interested in the Coworking Host role at Propeller? How did you hear about this opportunity?
• Please share any relevant experience in customer service and/or building management?

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