Overview

Help wanted – The Business Outreach Coordinator, or eCoach, is a part-time position reporting to local entrepreneurship committees in Ord, Broken Bow and Valentine.  It has been developed from a federal Economic Development Administration grant to proactively respond to pandemic impacts in conjunction with UNL’s Entrepreneurial Community team (eCommunities) working alongside the Economic Development and Chamber staff in Valley, Custer and Cherry counties.

The coordinator will identify businesses impacted by COVID-19, conduct an interview/assessment to research their respective challenges/issues, and then assist the businesses by connecting them to the resources they need to resolve their challenges as they relate to business retention, expansion, or transition.

This is a part-time, grant-funded and two-year position (ending mid-late 2023) with the purpose of assisting businesses financially impacted by the pandemic and in need of resource support to maintain continuity of business practices, system upgrades, employee training and/or financial stability.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• A Bachelor’s degree with at least five years general business experience, including startup/small business.

• Demonstrated experience business coaching, including facilitating of strategic and action plans

• Knowledge/understanding of with e-commerce strategies and software

• Knowledge of email marketing software and associated analytics

• Knowledge of video and social media platforms for marketing purposes  Hourly wage rate dependent on qualifications. Interested applicants should email shawn.kaskie@unl.edu with a cover page and resume.  Nebraska Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture. Nebraska Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.