STEPS Business Coach (Morehead, KY)

Job Title
STEPS Business Coach (Morehead, KY)


Requisition Number
TE09055


Department Name
81045:Small Business Development Center (SBDC)


Work Location
Morehead, KY


Salary Range
$25-$30/hour


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time.



Shift

40 hours per week, 8-5 (M-F), some evenings/weekends will be required.



Job Summary

Join the Kentucky Small Business Development center as a STEPS Business Coach! This position is located in Morehead, KY.

The position will begin in January 2026.

Candidate will be responsible for:

• Helping entrepreneurs with overall business plan development and strategy.
• Helping entrepreneurs develop business strategies and mitigate risks around new products, services, and/or processes.
• Perform training workshops on a consistent basis.
• Coaching entrepreneurs through launching new businesses and growing their mature businesses.
• Consulting on topics such as exporting, product development, raising capital, and federal contracting.
• Connecting clients to key resources for technical and financial support.
• Facilitating sessions to help entrepreneurs develop appropriate business models, business plans, financial projections, cash flow models, marketing plans, loan packaging, core processes, and customer relationships.
• Conducting market research and competitive analysis.
• Identifying and contacting small and medium-sized businesses, assessing their needs, and proposing and delivering solutions to enhance and expand their businesses.
• Keeping up to date with current entrepreneurial trends, market opportunities and skills training. Possess an understanding of the entrepreneurial mind-set and the role entrepreneurial skills play in economic development.
• Delivering various services as required associated with federal programs and awards.
• Collaborating with other units of the host organization, the Kentucky SBDC and other Kentucky SBDC locations, partners, chambers of commerce, local economic development agencies and lenders.
• Building and maintaining close professional relationships with small businesses throughout Kentucky. Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with partner organizations, including hosts, state and federal resource partners.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience as entrepreneurs, in small start-up settings, or with experience advising new businesses through the startup process.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contact small business to primarily promote the services of the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
• Identify market opportunities and assist in the development of business strategies.
• Develop new services based on demonstrated client need.• Maintain current records of client firms, proposals, project status, and timesheets using a PC-based customer relationship management system.
• Participate in meetings and events of small businesses in the areas served.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of how entrepreneurship and related activities serve to strengthen and grow Kentucky’s economy
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who works well in an independent setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to manage projects effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products with emphasis on Excel.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/01/2025


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