The North Central Regional Director is a full-time leadership position responsible for the overall coordination and expansion of WWBIC’s business training and financial wellness programs in an assigned region of the state to meet and exceed program deliverables and ensure exemplary customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•Direct training and outreach programs to achieve effective and efficient results and manage outcomes of the regional office including regional staff and programs to meet and exceed statewide, regional, and local deliverables.

•Deliver business training, financial wellness, and outreach programs to meet orexceed the funder requirements, including workshop facilitation, neighborhood-business outreach, one-on-one client counseling, planning logistics, networkingevents, volunteer activities, program creation/management/evaluation, andreporting. Working collaboratively with regional partners to advance regionaland statewide programmatic components

•Assist in implementing the WWBIC strategic plan, providing recommendationson strategy relating to regional needs and unique challenges. Guide regionalprogrammatic staff on organizational strategy direction, including regionalcomponents to assist them in implementing WWBIC’s mission.

•Work closely with the Vice President of Development and Communications onregional fund development, assisting in identifying resource needs, and fundingsources, and establishing strategies to develop relationships with individual andcorporate donors. Work through the self-managed teams’ model to work directlywith the Grant Manager to provide regional uniqueness for current andprospective grant proposals.

•Build collaborative relationships with WWBIC community partners and otherorganizations, agencies, and economic development organizations for positiveoutcomes and increased efficiencies.

•Recruit and maintain a Regional Ambassadorial Advisory Council of key membersto improve WWBIC's presence and cultivate partnerships.

•Supervise and coach staff (paid, consultant, volunteer) to achieve results in thebest interest of the organization, including the hiring process, employeefeedback/reviews, team coordination, educational opportunities, access toemployee questions/concerns, and HR documentation.

•Coordinate internal operations with other regional staff, including administrativeoversight, facility management, and communication with other WWBIC staff.

•Foster process improvement, regional volunteer recruitment, and WisconsinSaves initiative. Work collaboratively with the marketing team on WWBIC’ssocial media strategies and maintenance.

•Work closely with the Education and Volunteer Manager tocreate/coordinate/lead the scheduling and production of the regional programcatalog annually.

•Track and submit counseling hours in WWBIC’s data collection system andfacilitate the collection of

•standard WWBIC forms to document regional work efforts. (Client, Business,Employee Information Forms)

•Support KIVA operations through vetting and providing endorsements for KIVAcrowd-funded loan clients.

•Support Veteran outreach initiatives by working collaboratively with VBOC Directors withinthe region.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assist in related funding in fee-for-service classes/workshops/programs.

•Conduct business workshops, teach classes, and provide counseling services as appropriate.

•Miscellaneous duties as assigned: For example, lead the loans on hold process – working directly with the regional office coordinators to triage clients for review of business plans and facilitate registrations of classes for clients, as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (May vary by region):

•Regional Office Coordinator or Administrative Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Minimum five years’ experience in economic development or private sector business.

2.Bachelor’s degree required.

3.Must have direct program management and supervisory experience and possess strongorganizational verbal and written communication skills.

4.The capacity to function in a fast-paced, growing organization is vital. Must communicateeffectively and work collaboratively with diverse audiences, both in groups and one-on-one.

5.Valid driver’s license and proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is

required as position requires local travel. Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

6.Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people and build strong relationships withstakeholders.

7.Working knowledge of micro-enterprise development and small business preferred.

8.The ideal person is flexible, positive, and has a sense of humor. Must present a positive,professional appearance at all times.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

•Work is generally more sedentary with movement required.

•Work is primarily performed within an office environment with standard office equipmentalthough some travel is required.

•Must read, write, and communicate fluently in English. Must have clarity of vision.

WWBIC is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,123.00 - $73,903.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hayward, WI 54843: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person