Small Business Services Director - Lead Startup Ecosystem

TechTown Detroit; Detroit (MI); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

TechTown-paid life insurance

STD & LTD coverage

Wellness program

5 weeks paid time off

23 paid holidays

10 paid mental health days

Professional development stipend

Employer matching up to 6%

Paid parental leave

Zusammenfassung

TechTown Detroit seeks a dynamic Small Business Services Director to lead a multi-disciplinary team and oversee signature programs that support Detroit-area entrepreneurs. You will partner with senior directors to streamline operations, manage multi-million-dollar grants, and expand services through strategic partnerships and fundraising.

You will champion inclusive economic development, engage with external partners and the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, and ensure impact storytelling through

Qualifikationen

• Entrepreneurial experience and leadership in Detroit ecosystem.
• Strong oral and written communication; marketing/communications background preferred.
• 5+ years managing teams.
• Ability to manage multi-million-dollar grants and budgets.
• Comfort with fundraising and external engagement.
• Commitment to inclusive economic development.

Aufgaben

• Lead a multi-faceted team to streamline operations for small business programs and coaching services.
• Serve as a thought leader for TechTown in the Southeast Michigan entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Identify opportunities (training, resources, partnerships) to better serve underrepresented entrepreneurs.
• Collaborate with program directors and other teams to improve processes and impact storytelling.
• Lead a team of six and coordinate with internal partners to expand programs.
• Manage program budgets, analyze monthly reports, and review grant expenses.
• Support fundraising efforts and cultivate funding relationships.
• Represent TechTown in external engagements and maintain ecosystem partnerships.

Kenntnisse

Entrepreneurial experience

Detroit ecosystem knowledge

Communication skills

Change management

Budget management

Team leadership

Jobbeschreibung

TechTown Detroit seeks a dynamic Small Business Services Director to lead a multi-disciplinary team and oversee signature programs that support Detroit-area entrepreneurs. You will partner with senior directors to streamline operations, manage multi-million-dollar grants, and expand services through strategic partnerships and fundraising.

You will champion inclusive economic development, engage with external partners and the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, and ensure impact storytelling through