YW Calgary (Business Mentor Volunteer)

• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over

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! Detailed Responsibilities 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. 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 Qualifications 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 This is a remote position, connecting with participants via Zoom or Teams on select Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoons from 1pm – 4pm to meet virtually one on one with PowerUp Ready Participants.