Empower Entrepreneurs and Strengthen Your Community
Become a Facilitator of our CO.STARTERS Programs and make a life-changing impact on both entrepreneurs and your community.
What is the role of a Facilitator?
The Facilitator's role is to effectively and efficiently guide participants through CO.STARTERS programs by asking the right questions, drawing on the knowledge in the room, and using available community resources.
The Facilitator collaborates with FINSYNC to ensure a high-quality program that meets the needs of local entrepreneurs.
Who can be a Facilitator?
- Business banker
- Accountant with their own practice
- Leader of a community organization
- Professional business coach or consultant
- Successful small business owner
- Insurance agent with their own agency
What is the time commitment?
Time commitment of a facilitator is approximately 4 hours per week for 10-12 weeks.
What is the compensation?
The fee starts at $1,000 and can be higher for courses with more participants and other factors.
Facilitator Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
- Helps recruit course participants.
- Spends a minimum of an hour per week outside of course meeting time reviewing the content and preparing for the session.
- Guides the group through the content for three hours each session (typically for 10-12 sessions).
- Shares community connections and resources with participants to include FINSYNC software, and other community resources.
- Meets with participants one-on-one as needed.
Qualifications
- Passion for helping other entrepreneurs
- Experience in running and/or starting a business.
- Great communication skills
- Ability to lead and galvanize group conversations
- Skilled at inspiring group members to share
- Comfortable with using questions to encourage thinking and exploration
- Demonstrated leadership qualities
- Energetic
- Flexible and adaptable
- Exceptional time management skills
DISCOVER THE IMPACT OF BECOMING A FACILITATOR
“When I see companies who came to me with just an idea... and I see that idea come to fruition, it has made my job into a passion—a calling.
Daniel Mitchell
SMARTstart Pasco - Pasco EDC
Make a Lasting Impact Today
As a CO.STARTERS Facilitator, you have the unique opportunity to empower entrepreneurs, foster innovation, and strengthen your community. Your guidance can be the catalyst that transforms dreams into thriving businesses
Join us in building a brighter future—apply now to become a Facilitator and make a difference where it matters most.
Become a Facilitator