YW Calgary

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Activities involved
Consultant or Advisor
Skills required
Advising
Requirements:
Also required for this position: This position is open to anyone with entrepreneurial expertise in the areas of: Customer Discovery Market Strategy/Marketing Taxes Financial Planning/Forecasting Risk Management Pitching Human Resources Business Operations Market Research and Analysis Business Set Up Scaling – Business Growth Bookkeeping
  • Work remotely
  • Flexible in schedule

Business Mentor Volunteer

Ongoing 
Are you a dynamic business leader, a professional within an industry sector, and/or a successful entrepreneur with a passion for empowering women entrepreneurs? YW Calgary’s 10-week PowerUp Ready entrepreneurship training program is seeking Business Mentors to make a lasting impact on aspiring female business owners. As a mentor, you will provide invaluable guidance, support, and expertise to women navigating the exciting journey of starting or growing their businesses. Your key responsibilities will include offering personalized advice, facilitating skill development, and providing strategic feedback. Reporting to the Program Business Advisor, you will work closely with participants to ignite their entrepreneurial spirit and boost their confidence. Join us in shaping the future of women-led businesses!
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Additional Details & Skills Required
The Business Mentor will provide customized support and/or coaching for women in the PowerUp Ready program as they navigate starting and growing their own businesses. The Business Mentor will provide coaching, support and mentorship during weekly meetings and send a summary of each meeting back to the organization.
Certification or Education Required
7-10 years experience as a Business Owner, Business Consultant, Financial Consultant, Marketing Expert, Executive Coach, HR Consultant, Senior Strategist, or other related professional Industry experience.
Access to a booking system such as Calendly
Access to Teams or Zoom
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
YW Calgary is dedicated to supporting women and their families to thrive in a safe and equitable community by providing programs and services from shelter and housing to counselling, childcare, language instruction and supports to be economically prosperous. Our mission is prevention, intervention, empowerment and leadership for the benefit of women and their families. Our team brings together expertise from diverse backgrounds to support and advocate for all women and their families.
Activities involved
Consultant or Advisor
Skills required
Advising
Requirements:
Also required for this position: This position is open to anyone with entrepreneurial expertise in the areas of: Customer Discovery Market Strategy/Marketing Taxes Financial Planning/Forecasting Risk Management Pitching Human Resources Business Operations Market Research and Analysis Business Set Up Scaling – Business Growth Bookkeeping
  • Remote or online
  • Flexible in schedule