Community Business Academy Instructor - Northside/Evanston

Organization Summary 

Sunshine Enterprises is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Chicago, IL. Sunshine Enterprises fosters economically viable communities through training, coaching and connecting high potential entrepreneurs. Sunshine Enterprises’ mission is to empower high-potential entrepreneurs living in under-resourced neighborhoods to grow their businesses and transform their communities.  Sunshine Enterprises’ vision is to establish 5 neighborhood-based business hubs catalyzing free enterprise in Chicago’s under-resourced neighborhoods.  Currently we serve hundreds of unique entrepreneurs throughout the Chicago area in three main business hubs servicing neighborhoods such as Woodlawn, Englewood, West Evanston, Rogers Park and North Lawndale.  Each of these hubs has been strategically placed in areas suffering from a lack of jobs, marketplace resources, and growth opportunities. These hubs provide an economic stimulus to the communities by supporting local entrepreneurs. SE also has developed specialty hubs focused on the arts & makers, property development and construction trades industries. 

Position Summary 

The Evanston/Northside CBA is a twelve-session, 36-hour interactive course in business basics. Sunshine Enterprises is seeking instructors to teach our Community Business Academy. The CBA Instructor position will provide facilitation and instruction for one session of the CBA and coaching for selected clients within the course. The CBA curriculum is designed for in-person but has also been facilitated online through the Digital Community Business Academy (DCBA). The Northside CBA is a hybrid cohort that requires attending 4 weeks in person. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties include but are not limited to the following: 

Attend CBA Instructor Training 

• Attend Rising Tide CBA Instructor Certification training sessions  
• Attend or shadow one digital CBA cohort (if already a CBA graduate, shadow)  

Provide CBA Co-Instruction and Co-Management for one digital or in-person CBA cohort 

• Serve as co-instructor for one CBA cohort 
• Co-host online or in-person cohorts
• Prep for class and review the curriculum
• Communicate with participants as needed.
• Communicate with other instructor(s) and site monitors as needed.
• Review and provide feedback on homework submitted by participants weekly
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to assigned participants

• Assist with monitoring and communicating graduation requirements to all participants relating to:
  • Attendance
  • Homework submission
  • Individual technical assistance session
  • Go Forward Forms

• Review or Submit the following information over the course of the CBA semester: 
  • Review Class Attendance Report; done weekly
  • Review Homework Report for accuracy; done weekly
  • Complete online CBA coaching form; due weekly
  • Complete the CBA Instructor Student Evaluation Form for each student and participate in the Go Forward Meeting with SE staff
  • Complete graduation form listing graduates and award winners

• Participate in pre-semester launch meetings and weekly calls with other CBA instructors  
• And all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Strong desire to help entrepreneurs that can be representative of marginalized, low to moderate-income, and at-risk populations become economically self-sufficient 
• Interest in making a lasting impact on the lives of entrepreneurs 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Strong emotional intelligence 
• Strong cross-cultural skills 
• Strong knowledge of the Northside 

Minimum Education and Experience 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education, licensure and/or experience:

• 5+ years experience running a small business or consulting for small businesses in relevant industry 
• Experience teaching and facilitating group classroom learning experiences 
• Experience providing individual and group coaching to entrepreneurs 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Graduate of Community Business Academy preferred 

Attendance 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must maintain the following attendance:

• Reliable and predictable attendance is required.   
• Availability to work selected nights and weekends.
• Be able to be on site in the Evanston/Northside offices 

Note: While we are open to candidates from various locations, we have a strong preference for applicants who reside in the Evanston region. This preference is due to proximity to the Northside/Evanston offices for collaboration and local cohort expertise. However, exceptional candidates who can demonstrate a capability to work effectively from their current location are also encouraged to apply.