Business coaching

Open Positions

Interested in becoming a business coach for Mountain BizWorks? 

Complete the coach interest form and we’ll invite you to one of our upcoming coaching program orientations!

We believe successful small business and economic development requires a village approach. A large part of the growth we continue to experience in sustained job creation and economic prosperity stems from the sharing of experience and knowledge of entrepreneurs who have overcome hurdles and seized opportunities. 

We are excited to grow our coaching network at Mountain BizWorks, which has supported small business startups and expansions through our business learning and lending services for over 30 years in 26 counties in Western North Carolina. We fulfill our mission by engaging active and visible business owners equipped with the technical and adaptive knowledge required to navigate the everyday terrain of starting and growing a successful business in our region. 

If you are interested in supporting our entrepreneurial community by becoming a business coach at Mountain BizWorks, please sign up for our e-newsletter to be alerted of our next interview/ recruitment cycle.

What Makes A Great Coach

  • Small business experience and knowledgeable in your area of focus
  • Ability to take complex subjects and translate them into simple, digestible advice 
  • Great listener
  • Compassionate about supporting underserved communities and being a connector to other entrepreneurial resources
  • Good communicator

Greatest Areas of Need

We are primarily looking for coaches with the below expertise, but we welcome other talented individuals to apply!

  • Food Truck Business Expertise
  • Spanish-Speaking Coach with Small Business Financials Expertise
  • QuickBooks Expertise
  • Financial Modeling Expertise
  • Succession Planning Expertise
  • Marketing with a focus on the areas of Website Development, Digital Marketing, Social Media, and SEO
  • Manufacturing Expertise
  • Sales Mavens