Program Manager – Regional Entrepreneurship Initiative (REI)

Description

CIC and Venture Central have been selected to lead the development of a Regional Entrepreneurial Investment (REI) Strategy for GO Virginia Region 9. We now seek a program manager who will be responsible for managing the REI Strategy development and delivery.

Note: The REI Strategy grant will fund the program manager position for approximately 18 months (through December 2024). Continuation of the program manager position thereafter will be subject to the identification of an ongoing business need and secured funding.

Job Duties

A. JOB SUMMARY

The program manager will be responsible for organizing the planning and execution of the development of the REI Strategy for GO Virginia Region 9, under the supervision of the President of CIC and in close consultation with the Executive Director of Venture Central. The program manager is responsible for ensuring that the REI Strategy is developed according to the proposed and approved budget and timeline, and that the REI Strategy achieves the promised deliverables.

B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the limits of the CIC’s programs, policies, procedures, and budget, the program manager is responsible for and has authority to perform the duties listed below:

• Support partners, consultants and staff in the the development of the REI Strategy for GO Virginia Region 9
• Organize and arrange documentation of project components to ensure timely achievement of milestones and deliverables
• Coordinate the administration of a survey and convene regional stakeholders to gather the input required to fully inform the REI Strategy
• Manage project budget, deliverables and grant reporting
• Convene entrepreneurs and partners that work within Region 9’s target sectors
• Support the development of follow-up local ecosystem integration plans
• Engage with and update the GO Virginia Region 9 Council, economic development partners, and other entrepreneur support organizations as needed
• Arrange meetings and events as needed to support the outreach, engagement, and input needed for development of the REI Strategy

Skills Required

C. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in project management and/or formal education or certification in project management
• Self starter with ability to manage goals, time and deadlines effectively
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to plan several aspects of a project by supervising team members and maintaining the planning schedule
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite

D. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with grant administration and reporting
• Ability to facilitate meetings
• Knowledge of entrepreneurial ecosystem building

Work Schedule

This position may require occasional evenings or weekends, but is primarily Monday through Friday, 9 – 5 PM.

Additional Info

Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) is a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) with a mission of strengthening our community and contributing to economic development by fueling the success of under-resourced entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, financing and networking.

Venture Central is a nonprofit entrepreneurial support organization (ESO) that is dedicated to enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Central Virginia. Venture Central was founded in 2021 as a joint initiative of the economic development offices of the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County and the University of Virginia and is dedicated to helping founders with connections, programs, funding, and spaces.