Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator

Job Title: Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator

Classification: Full-Time @ 40 hrs/wk, Non-Exempt, Work authorization is required

Duration: This position is funded by a 2-year grant. Position continuing is contingent on grant funding

Salary Band: Band 1, Assistant/Coordinator

Compensation: $28.85 - $33/hr

Location: Remote, work must be performed in the California Central Valley, specifically Fresno or surrounding areas

Travel Requirements: up to 10% of time (includes local travel)

Reports To: Director of Programs (until we hire a Director of Entrepreneurship)

Direct Reports: None

ABOUT IMMIGRANTS RISING

Founded in 2006, Immigrants Rising transforms individuals and fuels broader changes. With resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their community. For more information, visit www.immigrantsrising.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Entrepreneurship Coordinator supports the implementation and coordination of Immigrants Rising’s entrepreneurship programs, including training initiatives, microgrant programs, pitch competitions, and technical assistance efforts.

This role focuses on program logistics, participant coordination, documentation, and administrative execution to ensure the smooth delivery of entrepreneurship programs. Working under the direction of the Entrepreneurship Director or Manager, the Coordinator helps execute defined program plans, track participant engagement, and support financial disbursement processes tied to entrepreneurship initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is detail-oriented, systems-minded, and deeply committed to advancing economic mobility for undocumented entrepreneurs. This position is funded by a 2-year grant. Position continuing is contingent on grant funding.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination & Implementation (Approximately 40% of the role)

• Support the execution of entrepreneurship programs, including trainings, workshops, pitch competitions, and microgrant initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics for virtual and in-person events (scheduling, registration, materials, reminders, follow-ups).
• Track participant enrollment, attendance, milestones, and completion requirements using organizational tools (Airtable, Asana, etc.).
• Maintain updated program resources, toolkits, templates, and contact lists.
• Conduct structured check-ins with entrepreneurs to monitor progress and program compliance.
• Document processes and procedures to ensure consistent program implementation.
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure programs stay on timeline and aligned with established goals.

Participant Support & Accountability (Approximately 25% of the role)

• Maintain consistent communication with program participants, responding to inquiries clearly and professionally.
• Provide structured support and accountability to entrepreneurship participants in alignment with program agreements.
• Monitor completion of required deliverables tied to grant disbursements or pitch competition eligibility.
• Respond to participant inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Escalate complex technical, legal, or financial questions to appropriate staff.
• Help ensure participants understand program expectations, timelines, and reporting requirements.

Communication & Cross-Team Coordination (Approximately 25% of the role)

• Draft meeting notes, participant communications, and internal updates.
• Maintains communication with cross-programmatic departments to identify opportunities for collaboration. 
• Coordinate with Communications, Development, and Research teams to provide participant stories, engagement metrics, photos, and updates.
• Support outreach efforts to promote entrepreneurship programming.
• Communicate with external vendors, speakers, contractors, and partners as assigned.
• Follow organizational communication norms and effectively utilize tech systems.

Financial & Administrative Support (Approximately 10% of the role)

• Support tracking of stipends, microgrant disbursement schedules, honorariums, and participant agreements according to established procedures.
• Maintain organized financial documentation related to entrepreneurship programs.
• Submit reimbursements and expense reports accurately and on time.
• Support grant reporting processes by tracking outputs and maintaining accurate data records.

Requirements

Role Specific Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant experience (including internships, volunteer work, or community-based roles).
• Experience supporting entrepreneurs, small business owners, or community-based economic initiatives preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under supervision.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort learning and using digital systems and project management tools.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Prior participation in an Immigrants Rising entrepreneurship program (e.g., BizHub, SEED).
• Familiarity with small business development, business formation, or capital access concepts.
• Experience using Asana, Airtable, Slack, Confluence, Google Workspace, and Zoom.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English preferred).
• Experience working in a fully remote environment.

Organization-Wide Requirements

• Thoroughly committed to Immigrants Rising’s mission and vision.
• Deep passion and commitment to immigrant rights with a personal connection to the undocumented experience.
• Expected to attend organizational fundraising events and relay key information from interactions with potential donors and funders to fundraising staff, represent the organization professionally, and in accordance with organizational values.
• Eager to learn and develop new skills. 
• Adaptive to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrates strong active listening skills, intending to understand the perspectives, needs, and concerns of others before responding.
• Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback on communication efforts and able to implement suggestions to improve future interactions.
• Demonstrates awareness and respect for cultural differences in communication, ensuring inclusivity and avoiding miscommunication.
• Participates in organization-wide efforts to bolster organizational health, address implicit bias, inequitable practices, and structural inequities in the workplace, and infuses equity & inclusion skills and principles to programs and external work. Pursues personal and professional learning and development opportunities.

DO YOU THINK THIS MIGHT BE YOU?

If you see yourself in this job description but don’t feel like you meet every single criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway! Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups, particularly women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC, tend to self-select out of opportunities at higher rates. We take a holistic approach to all of our hiring practices and want to hire those who best align with our mission and goals.

TO APPLY

Please submit a job application via the Workable platform. No phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until March 20th. We plan to hold interviews in March/April and our desired start date is in May.

For questions, email Alejandra Guillen, Deputy Director, [email protected].

Benefits

TIME COMMITMENT, COMPENSATION & LOCATION

This is a full-time, non-exempt position paid an hourly rate of $28.85 - $33 per hour. Immigrants Rising has a generous benefits package that includes ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays, 100% employer-coverage of health, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and a 3% employer contribution to employee retirement. This is a remote position based in California.