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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State Berks Continuing Education Department is searching for part-time help to support the development of entrepreneurship programming through the Berks LaunchBox. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

We are looking for an experienced entrepreneur to give back to the community: 

• Help mentor new startups and guide them with steps to move their idea forward.  
• Teach workshops for entrepreneurs on skills they need to succeed.
• Create social media posts.
• Represent the LaunchBox in leading various community partnerships.
• Work 8-10 day and evening hours in person at the Berks LaunchBox (days and times to be decided based on the successful applicant’s schedule). The remaining 8-10 hours can be completed remotely.
• Additional jobs based on the successful applicant’s strengths and abilities.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in starting a business and with program coordination.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to be innovative, creative, and adaptable.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on tasks.
• Bilingual English/Spanish

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form 
• FBI Criminal Background Check

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing 
diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual 
uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity 
initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and 
nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion