If you are reading this and want to grow, contribute, and work in an empowering and startup-style environment, then read on.

Ignite Bermuda is Bermuda’s leading privately funded business accelerator for entrepreneurs and community leaders. Ignite requires an energetic, inspiring, and commercial Communications & Administration Officer to work with our management team, entrepreneurs, and volunteer committee members providing administrative support within the collaborative workspace at our hub in Hamilton. This integral position will help to support and expand Ignite’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Reporting to the Accelerator Executive Director and liaising with the Board, local stakeholders and in partnership with our international partners; Entrepreneurial Spark, you will:

• Provide support for the day to day running of the accelerator hub, which would include 
  • Coordinating schedules, arranging meetings, distributing memos and reports, and ensuring that everyone is kept current of necessary company news and information
  • Organising company governance records, ensuring the confidentiality and security of files, and filing systems
  • Overseeing department budgets and ensuring the inventory of office supplies is well maintained
  • Supporting and assisting with the delivery of our core program 
• Liaison and communication with Ignite’s mentor, outcome measurement and angel investor networks. Planning events and seminars for mentors and angels to interact with our entrepreneurs
• Management of Ignite’s outreach and communications channels to all stakeholder groups (including various social media platforms and website 
• Management of the relationship with our commercial marketing services provider
• Assist in the creation of a trusted, inclusive, and supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Bermuda
• Act as an ambassador and support staff at key events.
• Grow, develop, and build skills to ensure future career opportunities

You will have the experience and professionalism to be an effective communicator who can adapt your style and approach to different people and situations. You will be adept in technology, with resourcefulness to plan and execute detail-orientated projects. 

A passion for entrepreneurship is a must, as is a can-do attitude, which you will demonstrate through your drive, enthusiasm, and passion for getting the best out of your colleagues and cohort of entrepreneurs. 

Ignite Bermuda offers an ever-challenging and rewarding working experience. The opportunity to work alongside passionate and inspiring entrepreneurs and community leaders. An employer who fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages and rewards collaboration at all levels of the business. We are supporting and encouraging continued training and professional development.

Essential skills

• Highly organised person, excellent time management
• Confident, assertive, and authentic
• Positive, enthusiastic with a can-do attitude
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Be discreet and articulate, with high levels of emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Have strong leadership skills
• Be an excellent judge of character
• Be able to act quickly and decisively
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Adaptable and flexible in mindset and behaviour
• High level of personal energy
• A self-starter, able to work using their initiative
• Business and entrepreneurial acumen

Bermudians, Spouses of Bermudians and holders of permanent residency should submit a cover letter and resume to hello@ignitebermuda.com and quote ‘Communications and Administration Officer’ in the subject line. Deadline to apply is Monday, August 2, 2021, before 5 pm.