Microenterprise Specialist
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Job Location:
Augusta, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Statement of the Job:
Work with a team that creates an empowering environment for Maine people to define and achieve their career and finance goals.NVMEs mission is to help Maine people succeed in the changing economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their is a hybrid position based at the University of Maine at Augusta Augusta campus.
The Microenterprise Specialist is responsible for providing and coordinating microenterprise training advising/coaching and support to target populations which include adults in work/life transitions and individuals experiencing significant and systematic barriers to accessing resources and succeeding in Maines changing workforce and economy and for developing and maintaining resources and organizational partnerships that contribute to local and statewide microenterprise activities interacting with community resources including financial institutions economic development agencies businesses education training and employment programs and social service agencies. The position supports the overall mission of the organization to help adults succeed in the Maine economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families.
A complete job description is availablehere.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience and knowledge of group process training coaching and adult learning theory and practice.
Preferred:
- Masters degree in related field (business administration financial services) or equivalent experience as owner/manager of small business.
- One or more years experience in micro-enterprise development training and advising.
- Understanding of business and economic development that contributes to economic security and addresses gender racial and other equity issues.
- Experience in computer applications mobile technologies and distance learning.
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to Apply and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience interests and suitability for the position
2.) aresume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requestedto provide a list of names and contact information for references including at least one supervisor.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after January 20th 2026 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
Salary:The normal hiring salary range for this position is mid-40s and is commensurate with training education and experience.
The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law the System does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender gender identity or expression ethnicity national origin citizenship status familial status ancestry age disability (physical or mental) genetic information pregnancy or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education programs and activities and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 Orono ME 04469-5713 by calling 207.581.1226 or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at Act
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
About the University of Maine System The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, le ... View more
