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Business Counsellor
As part of the delivery team for Community Development programming at ACSBE, the Business Counsellor provides direction and assistance to clients in Lunenburg, Hants and Kings Counties regarding all aspects of micro and small business start-up and growth in order to assist clients to reach their entrepreneurial potential. He/she facilitates needs assessments and supports clients through the development of their business plan, assisting them to determine the supports or services they require to make an informed work/life decision and achieve their goals.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide business counselling services in Lunenburg, Kings and Hants Counties to assist clients to make informed business decisions using ACSBE’s Entrepreneurial Decision-Making Process
- Co-ordinate and deliver the Lunenburg County Self-Employment Benefits Program, funded by Employment Nova Scotia
- Plan and facilitate business-related networking events
- Develop and facilitate business development workshops and training programs
- Provide advice and guidance related to business start-up procedures, regulations, permits, etc.
- Liaise with external stakeholders, service providers, and community partners
- Periodically assist clients through business consulting services
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or other related field
- A minimum of 3 years experience working with small businesses in a helping capacity
- Exceptional business planning abilities
- Knowledge of government funding programs
- Knowledge of local business communities and environment
- Highly developed organizational skills
- Fluent in Microsoft applications and general use of technology, specifically database and spreadsheet applications
- Ability to work in a self-directed environment and a willingness to learn and adapt to a continuously changing, fast-paced, team-oriented work setting
- Flexibility to travel to various locations in Lunenburg, Kings and Hants Counties
- Demonstrated initiative and an entrepreneurial approach to work
- Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and ACSBE core values
- APEC Small Business Counsellor Training & Certification would be an asset
Anticipated start date: April 1, 2010
Compensation: Competitive compensation based on skills and experience; benefits package also available
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:30 pm
Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship
Attn: Amie Haughn
Fax: (902) 543-7042
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mail or drop off: The Gateway Plaza, Suite 108, 215 Dominion Street, Bridgewater, NS B4V 2K7
While we thank all applicants for their submission, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Marketing & Data Management Assistant will undertake an organization-wide project related to the enhancement of collection, storage, and use of client information for the purposes of undertaking enhanced marketing activities and client follow-up.
This will entail enhancing and implementing a data management process for all areas of ACSBE programming and services, including: local business development, not-for-profit development, career development, national and international professional development, and entrepreneurial education offerings at Acadia University. It will include the activities of data management and collection for offerings such as counselling, consulting, facilitation, training, professional certification, and various other offerings of ACSBE.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Retroactive population of client database
- Carry out client follow-up to measure client progress and programming impact
- Develop mechanisms to capture client feedback on an on-going basis
- Population of client databases
- Assist the various delivery teams at ACSBE to distribute message and materials to target audiences
- Assist with market research to help the Centre understand client and potential client needs
Qualifications:
This project and position is made possible through the Job Creation Partnership Program of Employment Nova Scotia, which means applicants must be unemployed, insured participants. Please visit www.gov.ns.ca for more information about eligibility for the program and please refer to your eligibility in your cover letter to ACSBE.
- Post-secondary education in the discipline of Business Administration/Marketing Management
- Understanding of marketing principals and concepts
- Ability and interest in designing surveys and promotional materials
- High degree of organizational skills and meticulous attention to details
- Knowledge of community groups and the local business (Central Southwest NS) environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to interact with stakeholders and the general public – clients, partners, & community members
- Fluent in Microsoft applications and general use of technology, specifically database and spreadsheet applications
- Ability to work in a self-directed environment and a willingness to learn and adapt to a continuously changing, fast-paced, team-oriented work setting
- Flexibility to travel to various locations in Lunenburg, Kings and Hants Counties
- Demonstrated initiative and an entrepreneurial approach to work
- Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and ACSBE core values
Term: Anticipated start date April 12, 2010 – term of 41 weeks
Deadline to apply: Friday, March 12, 2010 4:30 pm
Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship
Attn: Amie Haughn
Fax: (902) 543-7042
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mail or drop off: The Gateway Plaza, Suite 108, 215 Dominion Street
Bridgewater, NS B4V 2K7
While we thank all applicants for their submission, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Client Services/Office Coordinator
As part of the ACSBE Team, the Client Services/Office Coordinator provides
assistance and exceptional customer service by being the first point of contact as well as an on-going contact to both the general public and ACSBE clients. He/she also supports various project teams as well as the day-to-day operations of ACSBE by providing administrative and resource management duties and taking a lead role to coordinate the facility use and maintenance of the ACSBE Resource Centre in Bridgewater.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Client service/reception – determine client needs and respond to inquiries about the Centre and community resources
• Administrative & staff support – includes document handling; managing filing systems; tracking and recording relevant statistics; completing database entries and preparing reports; scheduling client appointments and workshops; basic accounting tasks
• Resource management - enhance the resource library; conduct research and update information
• Coordination of ACSBE Resource Centre facility use, maintenance, and security – responsible for all aspects of facility rentals, maintenance and IT needs
Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education in Office or Business Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of three years experience providing quality service to the public
• A client-centered approach and an ability to handle sensitive situations
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality and ACSBE core values
• Excellent organizational, administrative and multi-tasking abilities
• Demonstrated initiative and an entrepreneurial approach to work
• Knowledge of the community and resources available
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment and a willingness to learn and adapt to a continuously changing, fast-paced, team-oriented work setting
• Fluent in Microsoft applications and general use of technology, specifically database and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to troubleshoot basic IT issues and functions
• Flexibility to occasionally travel to and work in various office and project locations in Lunenburg, Kings and Hants Counties
Anticipated start date: April 1, 2010
Compensation: Competitive compensation based on skills and experience; benefits package also available
Deadline to apply: Friday, March 12, 2010 4:30 pm
Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship
Attn: Amie Haughn
Fax: (902) 543-7042
E-mail:
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mail or drop off: The Gateway Plaza, Suite 108, 215 Dominion Street
Bridgewater, NS B4V 2K7
While we thank all applicants for their submission, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
