We are seeking a facilitator who is:

• A great relationship builder
• First-class communicator
• Willing and able to interact with business investors and partners
• Comfortable working in a technology rich environment
• Resourceful and adaptable
• An excited learner and naturally curious
• Able to get out of their own way. Facilitators are not instructors of this experience. A facilitator must be willing to lean on community members who are experts in their fields.

Specific functions of a facilitator:

Communication

• Promote a positive image of CEO.
• Serve as a shared point of contact for all CEO matters.
• Schedule CEO visits and speakers.
• Receive feedback from presenters.
• Assist with marketing of the program: write and post class updates through Facebook.
• Prepare and present a monthly board report.
• Collaborate with the CEO board on shared responsibilities.
  • Class Orientation
  • Mentoring o Class Business
  • Individual Businesses
  • Trade Show
  • Alumni Activities
• Look for and develop community networking opportunities that benefit students.

Support Student Development

• Read and respond to students’ weekly journals.
• Connect students to resources.
• Continually assess and evaluate student performance.
• Develop Strong Team/Produce the WOW.
• Facilitate development and execution of class business.
• Facilitate development and execution of individual student businesses.
• Identify and address student needs and issues.
• Track student grades and report quarterly to schools.

Operations

• Develop program materials and content.
• Develop class and team building activities.
• Seek & secure host sites.
• Organize business visits and guest speakers.
• Track / attain key concepts and foundational skills recommended by MIE through provided evaluation system.

Participate in The Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship Training and Events

• Required: Attend New Facilitator Training in Effingham, Illinois.
• Participate in Monthly Webinars (August - April).
  • New Facilitator Huddle (Monthly)
  • Kitchen of Learning (Quarterly)
• Complete & administer Midland Institute surveys.

Start Date: July 1, 2023

Must be willing Obtain Educator licensure through the Regional Office of Education (ROE)/ Iowa State Board of Education (ISBE).

CEO offers real-life experiences through regular contact with local entrepreneurs, businesspeople, and community partners. Students in the program will come from area high schools and will meet from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM Monday thru Friday during the school year.

If you are passionate about cultivating lifelong learners, please send a cover letter and resume to Emily Benjamin at ebenjamin@LeeCountyEdg.com.

Lee County CEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.