BEPLT Instructor (Education)
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: As a member of the Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center team, the Business Enterprise Program Licensee Training (BEPLT) Instructor, is responsible for instructing learners through the BEPLT curriculum. The instructor holds a ServSafe Procter and Instructor Certificate and demonstrates three-five years supervisory experience working in a state Business Enterprise Program or in the food service industry. The instructor supports, coaches, and provides outside resources to students of the BEPLT.
TRAVEL REQUIRED: None
SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
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Convey expert knowledge of the Randolph-Sheppard Act to blind entrepreneurs;
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Teach the SERV Safe Food Safety Program as an Instructor and Proctor;
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Mentor business course concepts using successful real-life business experience;
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Teach and explain inventory management, systems development, sales and marketing, recipe construction, budget forecasting and profit and loss success;
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Teach and explain employee hiring, training, and scheduling;
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Teach labor management and cost-of-goods management for profitability;
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Teach customer service concepts geared at building sales and client relationships;
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Teach entrepreneurs how to construct a BEP Business Plan;
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Update and revise course content to reflect the most current teaching methodologies;
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Present to BEP Entrepreneurs at national BEP Conventions;
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Stay current with business trends and industry updates;
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Regularly communicate with student and state BEPs on student progress and program qualification.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Actual first-hand knowledge of running a successful business, especially vending or food service locations under a state BEP;
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writing and presentation skills;
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Certified ServSafe Instructor and Proctor;
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Working knowledge of Canvas Learning Management System;
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Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office;
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Instruction and/or consulting skills with learners with visual impairments from diverse backgrounds is preferred.
Flexible Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:
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Instructors must work in a collaborative manner with all levels of personnel and implement best practices through a commitment to continuous improvement in their learning domains and function areas;
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Learning Experts (LE) are committed to professional development to maintain current knowledge, skills, and subject matter expertise in their content areas;
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Instructors must have superior written and oral communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to motivate and influence their learners.
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's Degree in related field, Multi-Unit Business operations experience, master's degree or equivalent preferred;
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Previous experience with business instruction to business owners in specific content areas;
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Demonstrated ability to write effective communications and verbal communication, and student advisory;
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Practical business experience with demonstrated success in content area preferred;
The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights & Affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
