Position Title: Entrepreneurship Training Program Assistant– Spark Thomasville

 

Reports to: Executive Director, Spark Thomasville

 

Spark Thomasville is a donor-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering underestimated entrepreneurs through business coaching, training, and access to capital. By providing the education, resources, and support needed to grow sustainable businesses, we help small business owners create jobs, build generational wealth, and strengthen Thomasville’s local economy. Through community partnerships and generous donor contributions, we foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives lasting economic impact.

 

Compensation:

• Part-time contract | 20 hours/week (4 hours/day, 5 days/week)

• Evening & weekend availability as needed

• $15 hour

 

Responsibilities:

 

Outreach and Communication

• Create and distribute promotional materials for programs and events

• Call and email stakeholders

• Assist with social media— engage with followers and respond to comments

• Assist with recruiting entrepreneurs for trainings and workshops

• Engage alumni and confirm attendance for training sessions and meetings

• Maintain and update Spark Thomasville’s calendar and send monthly event updates to stakeholders

• Help secure new partnerships and collaborations

 

Meetings and Records Management:

• Set up venue for entrepreneur trainings, board and committee meetings—including AV, agendas, and materials

• Organize, catalog and/or maintain digital and physical records of:

  • Spark meetings

  • Spark stories, press, photos

  • Alumni Directory

  • Alumni data, including business data tracking

• Maintain speaker, coaching and partner directory

 

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Experience in social media management, event coordination, research, or records management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and social media platforms.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to support Spark Thomasville’s mission

 

Send your resume to DeShay Williams at deshaywilliams@sparkthomasville.com. If you have any questions, please call (229) 843-4888.