Job Opportunities

The Centre for Women is searching for qualified candidates for a Program Director for the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre.  All interested candidates should send their resume to gburrage@thecentre.org.  Please put “Program Director WBC” in the subject line.

No phone calls, please!

POSITION: Program Director
PROGRAM: Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Executive Director

LOCATION: The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women,  305 S. Hyde Park, Tampa

The Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre is the only SBA-designated Women’s Business Centre on the west coast of Florida. It is one of six programs at The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women and part of a national network of WBCs dedicated to helping aspiring and nascent entrepreneurs.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Centre for Women seeks an outgoing, organized, communicative, visionary who is adept at fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth to lead operations for The Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre. The program director will drive engagement, inspire teams, and ensure seamless execution of initiatives. The candidate must have exemplary interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration, stakeholder satisfaction, and ultimately contribute to the program’s success and sustainability. Marketing expertise and grant writing ability required.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Critical functions that the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

1. Overseeing the day-to-day operations and administration of the Tampa Bay WBC through:

• Overseeing administrative aspects of WBC including staff, office and facility operations, and technology.

• Working with staff to deliver, monitor, and evaluate programs and services consistent with organizational capabilities and priorities.

• Mobilizing and delegating appropriate responsibilities to staff, advisory board, committees, individual volunteers, and contractors to implement the annual plan.

• Managing the SBA relationship including grant applications, relationship-building, reporting, and requirements monitoring

• Marketing the Women’s Business Center

• Developing a long-term strategic plan to position the Tampa Bay WBC as a national model.

• Leading the staff in developing annual plans with budget and measurable outcomes

• Working collaboratively with other Centre for Women staff on issues of contract deliverables, staffing, budget oversight, fund development, reporting, and Advisory Board development.

2. Recruiting, developing, and managing the staff through:

• Articulating staff roles and responsibilities

• Hiring, supervising, training, motivating, evaluating, developing, promoting, and managing staff

• Setting and managing staff expectations, goals, and outcomes

3. Managing the image of the Tampa Bay WBC and advocating for women business owners through:

• Marketing and performing effective community outreach.

• Directing WBC events and participating in other Centre for Women events.

• Representing the WBC and ensuring visibility of women business owners in the media, at public events, and otherwise to the public

• Advocating for the WBC and women’s business ownership with state and federal law makers, policy making groups

• Providing intellectual leadership in the community to ensure issues impacting women business owners are considered and addressed.

• Providing content to Centre for Women marketing staff for vehicles including the website, newsletter, website, brochure, and other publications

• Maintaining relationships with a broad range of constituency including funders, volunteers, program and community partners, clients, and the public

4. Managing the WBC’s finances through:

• Recommending an annual budget for review and approval

• Managing the budget and ensuring the WBC’s continued financial strength throughout the year taking into account changes to the financial picture

• Working with the COO to monitor the budget and ensure that adequate funds are raised to operate the organization and to maintain a solvent financial position

• Develop, prioritize and pursue funding opportunities and nurturing relationships with funders in coordination with the Executive Director and Development staff

• Maintain a sound fiscal management system including budgeting, accounting, reporting, and auditing activity in cooperation with Centre for Women Finance and Accounting staff

EDUCATION & EXPERINCE: 

The knowledge, skills, and behavioral attributes necessary for satisfactory job performance.

1. COMPETENCY: Commitment

• KEY ACTION: Demonstrated commitment to supporting the professional & business development interests of women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

2. COMPETENCY: Organization

• KEY ACTION: Excellent organizational, time-management and communication skills. Proven track record of completing projects in a fast-paced environment, with ability to multi-task, prioritize and track and meet aggressive deadlines. Strong attention to details.

3. COMPETENCY: Business Expertise

• KEY ACTION: Experience providing business management and financial consulting to small businesses. Ability to successfully assist clients in securing financing and bonding and developing strategies for procurement and contracting. Understanding of business development. Knowledge of cash flow analysis and financial statements.

4. COMPETENCY: Analytical Thinking

• KEY ACTION: Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to creatively develop solutions, as necessary.

5. COMPETENCY: Communication

• KEY ACTION: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills to include comfort with public speaking and presenting.

6. COMPETENCY: Grant Writing and Fund Development

• KEY ACTION: Ability and desire to create relationships with funders and to seek out sources of support for the program in concert with the Executive Director and

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of relevant experience with progressively increasing responsibilities or equitable work experience..

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability to practice autonomously and with minimum supervision. Must pass Level II background screening. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet browsing, and e-mail communication.  Able to understand and follow the network security policies and electronic protected information confidentiality and security policies.  Able to lift up to 10 lbs., push, pull, stoop, bend, talk, hear and see. Has the ability to travel to office locations and to work from home. Is willing to flex schedules to meet consumer needs.  Reliable transportation.  Available for some evening and weekend work.

The Centre for Women is searching for qualified candidates for a Light Construction – Crew Chief for our SHIP program.  All interested candidates should send their resume to gburrage@thecentre.org.  Please put “Light Construction – Crew Chief” in the subject line.

No phone calls, please!

POSITION: Light Construction – Crew Chief
PROGRAM: SHIP
FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Construction &/or Crew Chief

LOCATION: The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women,  305 S. Hyde Park, Tampa

POSITION SUMMARY:

To assist with home repairs and modification under the Supervision of Director of Construction &/or Crew Chief.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• To perform quality basic carpentry, drywall, door/window replacement, cabinet replacement, ceramic tile work, minor plumbing repairs, and painting in a timely manner under supervision or independently. To construct environmental modifications such as wheelchair ramps, door widening and grab bars.
• To provide job site supervision, training and coaching to crew members assigned to job to assure duties are completed to program standards.
• Communicate any changes, unforeseen repairs and daily completed work to the Director of Construction.
• To perform preparation duties necessary to make repairs, demonstrating initiative and sound judgement.
• To accurately complete all work in a neat and professional manner.
• To perform all administrative aspects of job assignments, including paperwork, planning, purchasing materials, scheduling, and developing supervisor skills.
• To accurately complete paperwork, verify and submit all documentation and receipts in a timely manner. To be responsible for before and after pictures of all home repairs and modifications.
• To properly use all construction materials and safe handling of all power and hand tools. To use all tools in a safe and professional manner and to properly maintain them.
• To be responsible for safety on the job and ensuring job sites are kept clean.
• Overseeing equipment, vehicles and personnel to ensure the crew is safely driving company vehicles, using tools properly and maintaining inventory.
• To report any incidents immediately to the Director of Construction.
• To work with the elderly in a kind and understanding way.
• To attend and participate in all training as assigned.
• To perform other duties as applicable to this position.
• To consistently treat others with respect and dignity. To maintain confidentiality and to abide by the organization’s Code of Ethical Behavior.
• To support the organization’s mission, vision and values. To represent the organization in a positive light.  To support public relations activities.
• To work effectively as a team player to support organizational goals.
• To consistently demonstrate effective communication skills necessary to perform job responsibilities including listening, written, verbal and information technology skills.
• To demonstrate reliability and to follow through on assignments and commitments.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma
• Two-Three years construction

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Have basic knowledge and ability of various aspects of general home repairs.  Must be a self-starter, team oriented and can learn new tasks. Demonstrate a positive attitude, adaptability, and dependability. Must have ability to work with a diverse group of staff, consumers, and their family members. Must pass Level II background screen and drug screen prior to employment.  Must pass a Florida Department of Motor Vehicles Department driving record check in order to drive company or personal vehicles to conduct company business.  Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and current automobile insurance (if personal automobile owned.)  Must be able to lift heavy objects, push, pull, bend, stoop, climb ladders, talk, hear, and see.  Able to work with exposure to outside elements, chemicals and a home environment that may have multiple pets.

The Centre for Women is searching for qualified candidates for a Light Construction – Crew I for our SHIP program.  All interested candidates should send their resume to gburrage@thecentre.org.  Please put “Light Construction – Crew I” in the subject line.

No phone calls, please!

POSITION: Light Construction – Crew I
PROGRAM: SHIP
FLSA: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Construction &/or Crew Chief

LOCATION: The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women,  305 S. Hyde Park, Tampa

POSITION SUMMARY:

To assist with home repairs and modification under the Supervision of The Director of Construction and/or Crew Chief.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• To assist with basic carpentry, drywall, cabinet work door/window replacement, ceramic tile work, minor plumbing repairs and painting under the Supervision of the Director of Construction and/or Crew Chief.
• To perform preparation duties necessary to make repairs.
• To accurately complete all work in a neat and professional manner.
• Maintain vehicle and work site clean and safe work environment for staff and consumers.
• To accurately complete required administrative paperwork and submit in a timely manner. Learn and assist supervisors with consumer related documentation.
• To complete daily vehicle inspections, cleaning, safe storage and inventory of parts and equipment onboard vehicles, reporting any damaged tools to the crew chief and/or Director of Construction Immediately.
• To properly use all construction materials and safe handling of all power and hand tools.
• To report any incidents immediately to the crew chief and/or Director of Construction.
• To work with the elderly in a kind and understanding way.
• To attend and participate in all training as assigned.
• To perform other duties as applicable to this position.
• To consistently treat others with respect and dignity. To maintain confidentiality and to abide by the organization’s Code of Ethical Behavior.
• To support the organization’s mission, vision and values. To represent the organization in a positive light.  To support public relations activities.
• To work effectively as a team player to support organizational goals.
• To consistently demonstrate effective communication skills necessary to perform job responsibilities including listening, written, verbal and information technology skills.
• To demonstrate reliability and to follow through on assignments and commitments.
• To comply with the organization’s safety policies and to promote a safe work environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma
• Two-Three years construction

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Have basic knowledge and ability of various aspects of general home repairs.  Must be a self-starter, team oriented and can learn new tasks. Demonstrate a positive attitude, adaptability, and dependability. Must have ability to work with a diverse group of staff, consumers, and their family members. Must pass Level II background screen and drug screen prior to employment.  Must pass a Florida Department of Motor Vehicles Department driving record check in order to drive company or personal vehicles to conduct company business.  Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and current automobile insurance (if personal automobile owned.)  Must be able to lift heavy objects, push, pull, bend, stoop, climb ladders, talk, hear, and see.  Able to work with exposure to outside elements, chemicals and a home environment that may have multiple pets.