Regional Director

WWBIC

1533 N RiverCenter Drive

Milwaukee, WI 53212

(414) 263-5450
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March 5, 2025

Job Title: Regional Director- Milwaukee

Reports To: Statewide Director of Training

FLSA: Exempt

Salary $59,123 -$73,903

Regional Director is a full-time leadership position responsible for overall coordination and expansion of WWBIC’s
business training and financial wellness programs in an assigned region of the state to meet and exceed program
deliverables and ensure exemplary customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: *

• Direct training and outreach programs to achieve effective and efficient results and manage outcomes of

the regional office including regional staff and programs to meet and exceed statewide, regional, and local
deliverables.

• Deliver business training, financial wellness, and outreach programs to meet or exceed the funder

requirements, including workshop facilitation, neighborhood-business outreach, one-on-one client
counseling, planning logistics, networking events, volunteer activities, program creation/management/
evaluation, and reporting. Collaborating with regional partners to advance regional and statewide
programmatic components

• Assist in the implementation of the WWBIC strategic plan, providing recommendations on strategy relating

to regional needs and unique challenges. Provide guidance to regional programmatic staff on
organizational strategy direction, including regional components to assist them in implementation of
WWBIC’s mission.

• Work closely with the Vice President of Development and Communications on regional fund development,

assisting in identifying resource needs, funding sources, and establishing strategies to develop
relationships with individual and corporate donors. Work through the self-managed teams’ model to
collaborate directly with the Grant Manager to provide regional uniqueness for current and prospective
grant proposals.

• Build collaborative relationships with WWBIC community partners and other organizations, agencies, and

economic development organizations for positive outcomes and increased efficiencies.

• Recruit and maintain a Regional Ambassadorial Advisory Council of key members to improve WWBIC's

presence and cultivate partnerships.

• Supervise and coach staff (paid, consultant, volunteer) to achieve results in the best interest of the

organization, including hiring process, employee feedback/reviews, team coordination, educational
opportunities, access for employee questions/concerns, and HR documentation.

• Coordinate internal operations with other regional staff, including administrative oversight, facility

management, and communication with other WWBIC staff.

• Foster process improvement and regional volunteer recruitment. Work collaboratively with the marketing

team on WWBIC’s social media strategies and maintenance.

• Work closely with the Education and Volunteer Manager to create/coordinate/lead the scheduling and

production of regional program catalog annually.

WWBIC

1533 N RiverCenter Drive

Milwaukee, WI 53212

(414) 263-5450
(

March 5, 2025

• Track and submit counseling hours in WWBIC’s data collection system and facilitate the collection of

standard WWBIC forms to document regional work efforts. (Client, Business, Employee Information Forms)

• Support KIVA operations through vetting and providing endorsements for KIVA crowd-funded loan clients.
• Support Veteran outreach initiatives by working collaboratively with VBOC Directors within the region.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Assist in related funding in fee-for-service classes/workshops/programs.
• Conduct business workshops, teach classes, and provide counseling services as appropriate.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned: For example, lead the loans on hold process – working directly with the

regional office coordinators to triage clients for review of business plans and facilitate registrations of
classes for clients, as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (May vary by regional market):

• Regional Outreach Specialist
• Regional Office Coordinator or Administrative Assistant
• Program Assistant
• Small Business Consultant

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum five years’ experience in economic development or private sector business.
2. Bachelor’s degree required.
3. Must have direct program management and supervisory experience and possess strong organizational

and verbal and written communication skills.
4. The capacity to function in a fast-paced, growing organization is vital. Must communicate effectively and

collaborate with all audiences, both in groups and one-on-one.
5. Valid driver’s license and proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required as

position requires local travel. Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
6. Ability to work effectively with all groups of people and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
7. Working knowledge of micro-enterprise development and small business preferred.
8. The ideal person is flexible, positive, and has a sense of humor. Must present a positive, professional

appearance always.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is generally more sedentary in nature with movement required.
• Work is primarily performed within an office environment with standard office equipment although some travel

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people
assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties require.

• As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.