Program Coordinator - HNB

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Community & Entrepreneur Engagement Coordinator serves as the primary external-facing representative of Saint Louis University's Habitat for Neighborhood Business (SLU-HNB). This role is responsible for building trust within under-resourced neighborhoods, engaging aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, developing partnerships, and ensuring that entrepreneurs feel supported, heard, and well-served throughout their participation in SLU-HNB programs.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advances SLU-HNB's mission by actively engaging in under-resourced neighborhoods and strengthening community relationships

• Conducts outreach to identify aspiring and existing entrepreneurs for participation in SLU-HNB programs

• Serves as the primary point of contact for SLU-HNB entrepreneurs, ensuring consistent communication and engagement

• Regularly verifies and documents entrepreneur satisfaction, expectations, and program impact

• Supports entrepreneur onboarding and assessment in collaboration with the Operations & Program Coordination Manager

• Maintains a visible presence in the community and at events to strengthen trust and awareness of SLU-HNB

• Recruits, engages, and retains volunteer

• Attends evening and weekend community meetings and events as required

• Represents HNB in meetings, presentations, and speaking engagements

• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILTIES

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Strong project management skills

• Strong relationship building skills

• Strong professional and organizational skills

• Proven ability to build trust and relationships in diverse and under-resourced communities

• Experience in community engagement, outreach, or small business support

• Networking and partnership-building skills, particularly with entrepreneurs and non-profits

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with internal team members

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree

• Marketing, fundraising, or public relations experience

• Experience working with Universities

Function

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.