+ Part time contract - This contract position requires a minimum of 16 hours/week and a maximum of 26 hours/week.   + 2 days/week required in the Columbia, MD office, the rest will be remote. Qualifications & Requirements + Minimum 5 years of experience working with technology-based startups. + Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible business experience. + Strong mentoring and advisory skills with a deep understanding of startup challenges and growth strategies. + Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Proficiency in:  + Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). + Virtual meeting tools (Teams, Zoom, Google Meet). + Salesforce CRM (highly desired). Seeking a RUBII Mentor to support counties in Northern Maryland and Northern Delaware. This contractual position requires a minimum of 16 hours per week and a maximum of 26 hours per week on average. The RUBII Mentor will work closely with regional economic development offices, ecosystem partners, and startup founders to identify, mentor, and support technology-based companies outside client’s portfolio. The role focuses on expanding client’s reach, strengthening the innovation ecosystem, and guiding early-stage companies toward available funding and resources. Essential Responsibilities + Identify and mentor technology-based startups headquartered in Maryland’s Kent, Cecil and Hartford Counties and New Castle and Kent counties in Delaware. + Meet with companies to assess their progress, identify developmental gaps, provide mentorship, and refer them to appropriate client or local resources. + Engage with local ecosystem stakeholders, including economic development offices and innovation hubs, to strengthen regional partnerships and expand client’s presence. + Represent client at industry events, workshops, and meetings, as directed, to promote RUBII and client initiatives. + Plan and organize outreach efforts, including regional conferences, workshops, and open forums to showcase client’s funding programs and recruit new companies. + Support entrepreneurs and vendors by assisting companies through client grant-funded projects. + Ensure timely and accurate tracking of all mentoring and outreach activities in Salesforce CRM. + Work closely with the Ecosystem Director, VP of Venture Development, and client staff on special projects as needed. + Travel as required within the designated region, with occasional travel to client headquarters in Columbia, MD, for quarterly or annual meetings (travel expenses reimbursed). Powered by JazzHR