Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Salary

$2,100 / Monthly Stipend

Location

Richland Library Main

Online

December 04, 2020

About

Richland Library Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Richland Library's Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) will offer diverse entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect and interact with successful entrepreneurs and business experts who truly understand the disparities of entrepreneurship due to their own life experiences.

The EIR will be available for one-on-one mentoring appointments to inspire and motivate individuals in their journey, and will design and present entrepreneur-focused programs with diverse subject matter experts to cultivate learning and networking.

Due to Covid-19, this will be a virtual residency with in-person services contingent on changes to current library safety protocols and operating procedures.

Residency Details:

Residency runs January - April 2021
40 hours per month including:
Office Hours (5 hrs per week)
Public Programs
$2,100 / Monthly Stipend

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Committed to developing Columbia’s small business community by mentoring and inspiring new entrepreneurs.
A proven record of starting and developing a successful small to medium-sized business in Richland County, South Carolina.
Three or more years of successful business experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Expert knowledge of evaluation business ideas and plans against essential criteria for success.

Closing date for proposals:

11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020

We are an equal opportunity employer; we consider all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, sex (to include pregnancy, childbirth, and all related medical conditions), religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. The Library also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please indicate if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.