About Rock County Jumpstart

Rock County Jumpstart is dedicated to enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Rock County, with a special focus on supporting Black and minority business owners. Our main objective is to empower Black and Latino entrepreneurs by equipping them with vital tools, resources, and knowledge for success. We strive to foster robust networks of human and social capital, strengthening connections that benefit both individual businesses and the broader community, ultimately cultivating a thriving and inclusive business landscape. 

We’re searching for an energetic, social justice minded individual to join our team as a Programs & Operations Intern.

Programs & Operations Intern Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Programs & Operations Intern will assist with the programmatic and operations of Rock County Jumpstart, ensuring seamless program delivery, quality control, and evaluation.  The Programs & Operations Intern works with the Executive Director and Operations Director to coordinate Rock County Jumpstart programs and organizational budget, monitoring program goals and the organization’s budget while maintaining a high level of detail.

The Programs & Operations Intern assists in the management of programs and initiatives related to carrying out the vision and strategic direction of Rock County Jumpstart, particularly those initiatives designed to increase the likelihood of success of businesses owned by Black and Latino business owners in the Rock County area.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be an excellent leader and will have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistant with tracking timelines, metrics and goals that have been established for the organization.
• Assists with community outreach initiatives and research projects.
• Assists Jumpstart team with establishing and managing a comprehensive process for timely and accurate grant reporting, quality compliance, project, and program fulfillment.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of events.
• Assists with developing and maintaining an internal monthly budget report.
• Assists Executive Director in achieving financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Reserves equipment, classrooms, and event space for classes, workshops, and major events
• Assists with developing and maintaining company databases.

Desired Qualifications

• A compassionate and empathetic person who values and honors others’ experiences and perspectives.
• Demonstrated evidence of leadership skills that combine leading with inquiry, willing to ask questions, and accepting that you don’t know everything.
• Sophisticated interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders through multiple communication channels.
• Highly developed listening skills.
• Nimble, able to remain focused and composed in the face of shifting and competing demands and maintain a solutions-oriented perspective.
• Understands and embraces the spirit and work ethic of a nonprofit organization, willing to flex responsibilities as needed to get the work done.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google products (Google Docs, Drive, Sheets, etc.)

If you are enthusiastic about supporting entrepreneurship and making a positive impact in the community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.  To apply, send your resume and cover letter to gstevens@rockcountyjumpstart.org