SBDC Communications and Training Coordinator

The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) are a nationally accredited program that provides educational training business resources and experienced no-cost confidential consulting to small business owners and entrepreneurs. The Pennsylvania SBDC has a statewide network of 15 Centers and outreach locations to serve small businesses. This position is part of the Lead (i.e. statewide executive) Office and supports the networks external communications brand and statewide training coordination efforts.

This position helps carry out a unified communications approach across social media email newsletters press releases and web content to strengthen the PASBDC networks public presence and engage small businesses partners and stakeholders online under the direction of leadership. The incumbent supports the coordination of training delivered across the network helping ensure content and scheduling are consistent statewide and accessible to clients virtually as directed. This includes researching Learning Management System (LMS) options and upon approval and direction supporting the design and administration of a centralized LMS to host asynchronous training for small businesses.

The incumbent also provides logistics support for signature network-wide events assisting with event budgets vendor and venue coordination registration and promotion as assigned. This position carries out designated communications training and event tasks under the direction of the Director of Strategic Initiatives.

• Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing Public Relations Business or a related field and a minimum of two to three years of professional experience in communications marketing training coordination or event planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing social media platforms email marketing tools and content creation.
• Strong writing editing project management and organizational skills
• Ability to travel across Pennsylvania and work occasional evenings and weekends to support network events and trainings.
• Candidates must have the ability to work within and across complex organizations and manage multiple relationships.

• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Graphic design proficiency (Adobe Creative Suite Canva or similar).

• Small Business ownership/experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in higher education economic development or nonprofit communications.
• Experience with Learning Management System (LMS) platforms (e.g. Moodle TalentLMS Litmos Canvas.
• Experience supporting SBA-funded or other federally funded programs
• Experience with webinar/virtual event platforms and video editing
• Familiarity with economic development-related programs and organizations.

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled however; to ensure full consideration application materials should be received no later than the end of day on September 13 2026.

The starting salary range for this position is $67388.00 - $76177.00.

This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement permitting a combination of on-site and remote work subject to applicable organizational policies operational requirements and supervisory approval.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax mail or e-mail any documentation.

A successful interview reference checks background clearances (PA Criminal Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance) and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

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