Trainer - Entrepreneurship and
Financial Empowerment
Location:
SF Bay Area, CA; New York City, NY; and Miami, FL.
Mode:
In-person/Virtual
Type:
Project-Based Consultant
Reports:
Senior Trainer
Language:
English or Spanish/English
About Us:
Centro Community Partner (Centro) is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering low-income entrepreneurs and marginalized communities. Our mission is to provide comprehensive training programs, personalized business guidance, and access to financial resources to foster the development and expansion of small businesses. Centro actively promotes economic opportunity, development, and financial empowerment within underserved areas.
Vision and Values
We envision a world where every entrepreneur, regardless of background, has equitable access to resources and support to thrive. Guided by collaboration, innovation, and social justice, we build a diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. We invest in leadership development, promote resilience among low-income entrepreneurs, and approach our work with love and compassion, fostering meaningful relationships and a supportive community.
Job Description
We seek a highly empathic, skilled, and culturally competent facilitator. This position involves delivering programs such as Start Your Business, Fund My Business, and Coaching. The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years of experience in community empowerment program delivery, a strong connection to BIPOC and low-income communities, fluency in English or more languages, and the ability to conduct engaging and impactful training sessions in person (where possible or virtually). This role requires the capability to guide prospective new entrepreneurs from the initial ideation stage through the basics of starting a business.
Key Responsibilities
Entrepreneur Training
Conduct dynamic and interactive training sessions covering essential areas of business creation, including marketing, strategy, operations, finance, product/service development, etc.
Adapt training methods to address diverse learning needs within target communities.
Provide 1-on-1 coaching sessions to entrepreneurs as needed.
Work confidently with groups of up to 10 to 12 entrepreneurs.
Community Success
Establish positive relationships within target communities, understanding their unique challenges and aspirations.
Foster engagement and create a supportive learning environment.
Be willing to attend public community events representing Centro.
Evaluation and Feedback
Implement assessments via surveys to measure the effectiveness of training programs.
Collect participant feedback to improve and continuously adapt future sessions.
Training
Participate in ongoing training in anti-racism education and train-the-trainer sessions.
Learn to provide Centro’s content through the various workshops.
Skills & Abilities
Comfortable using technology systems and tools.
Ease of public speaking abilities.
Empathy to connect with individuals in different contexts.
Self-motivation, Leadership, Integrity, Humility.
Enjoy serving the community and empowering others.
Collaborative spirit.
Ability to simplify complex terms.
Content Development (a Plus but not required)
Create engaging and accessible training materials, including presentations, guides, and multimedia content.
Develop short courses tailored to the specific needs of underserved low-income communities.
Qualifications
Community College or University degree in, Psychology, Finance, Social Work, Economics, Social Sciences, Business, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as an entrepreneurship instructor.
Proven track record of creating impactful training content.
Experience working with underserved communities and identifying their unique challenges through lived experience.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
A certified coach is a plus.
Proven experience or willingness to learn Google Workspace, Salesforce, Slack, Trello, Microsoft Office Suite learning management systems (LMS), and other software tools.
Compensation
The pay rate for this project-based Trainer position depends on experience and qualifications. We are starting at $35/hr.
About 30 to 40 hours of training is required to get started.
Benefits
Flexibility to work remotely or on-site, as needed, based on project requirements and agreement terms.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A collaborative and supportive work environment.
Additional Details
Project Scope: Compensation is based on delivering individual course programs. The flat fee covers the entire session, including preparation and delivery.
Consultant Status: This position is available on a consultant basis and does not come with employee benefits.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are passionate about joining Centro Community Partners using the Centro Job Application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Centro Community Partners is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.