YW Calgary is dedicated to supporting women and their families to thrive in a safe and equitable community by providing programs and services from shelter and housing to counselling, childcare, language instruction and supports to be economically prosperous. Our mission is prevention, intervention, empowerment and leadership for the benefit of women and their families. Our team brings together expertise from diverse backgrounds to support and advocate for all women and their families. Position SummaryAre 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 ResponsibilitiesThe 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.WHY VOLUNTEER?

• Truly rewarding work; contribute to lasting, positive change for individuals and our community
• Flexible schedules and a hybrid work arrangement to help our employees/ volunteers to manage work and life
• A supportive team environment and opportunities for personal and professional development
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

REQUIREMENTS TO VOLUNTEER

• The minimum age to volunteer with us is 14 years old due to safety protocols.
• A Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check are required due to the nature of our work. (Note: one-time, special event volunteers are exempt from this requirement).
• The desire to contribute to our cause and support women and their families thrive in a safe and equitable community.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team.
• Dedication to continuous learning and growth.
• Motivation to contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive work culture and environment.

YW Calgary welcomes and promotes diversity and appreciates a broad range of skills, abilities, perspectives, and backgrounds.. We are committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued and respected, whatever their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, or place of origin.