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Global Medical Brigades is in search for any licensed medical professional: Pharmacist, Physician, Surgeon, Nurse, etc... Interested volunteers can go to www.medicalbrigades.com and view the "brigade calendar" for upcoming volunteer opportunities. You will be matched with a local university to conduct your brigade or you can start your own "brigade" with your institution.

Global Business Brigades: Business Advisor Role Description
In an effort to ensure high-quality, sustainable business solutions for micro-enterprises, Global Business Brigades (GBB) require each campus club to solicit and engage at least one (1) "Business Advisor." This individual will play a critical role in the club's development and in providing on-going business counsel and support for the adopted micro-enterprise.

The Business Advisor should possess:

• A deep understanding of small business challenges and opportunities
• Proven experience with launching/developing products and services
• Ability to serve dual clients: low-income communities and students
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to attend all of supported club's GBB Implementation Trips
• A flexible schedule to attend student on-campus workshops and address student concerns
• Ability to provide immediate feedback, and attend, if possible, supported club's GBB Assessment Trips
• (Preferred) Prior experience working on international development projects
• (Preferred) Prior experience working with students and/or club organizations
• (Preferred) Spanish proficiency

Role/Responsibilities:

• Provide students on-going and reliable support to students as a mentor and business coach
• Provide micro-enterprises high-level counsel and direction regarding business solution development and execution
• Host quarterly conference call with GBB campus president and GBB advisory board to ensure project success and development
• Provide GBB advisory board a completed Project Work Plan prior to each Implementation trip
• Halt all implementation activities unless given consent by GBB advisory group on said Project Work Plan
• Report all club or micro-enterprise issues that may result in legal action and/or club attrition to GBB advisory board
• Assist GBB directors in distributing and collecting trip surveys
• Assist GBB directors with on-site logistics and management of students, as appropriate
• Complete annual assessment form to report on club progress, leadership and community impact

Ideal Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years working in an entrepreneurial environment OR
• At least 5+ years working in a general business environment (major corporation or other)
• Proven understanding of small business concepts, challenges and solutions
• Track record of developing and/or launching at least one product, service or business
• MBA or professional experience equivalent

To be considered, please contact Catherine Markman at catherine@globalbrigades.org.