Marisa Hochstetler, MSW

- Support the strategic development and ongoing execution of TechTown’s suite of business support services - Assist the development of workshop curricula and coordinate with subject matter experts and facilitators to deliver high-quality, accessible services responsive to diverse business owner needs - Track program participation and outcomes, maintaining detailed records and producing regular reports that demonstrate impact to stakeholders and funders - Build and maintain strategic partnerships with local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, financial institutions, and other small business-serving organizations to expand reach and enhance services - Manage assigned budgets, ensuring spending aligns with grant requirements and organizational policies while identifying opportunities for revenue generation or cost savings

Serving as a Part-Time Faculty member at the Wayne State School of Social Work, specializing in macro social work instruction.

- Leading, designing, and implementing entrepreneurial education and resources for diverse microbusiness owners in Detroit - Leading continuous evaluation of Build's programs to ensure efficient and effective delivery in line with our mission - Cultivating and maintaining relationships amongst the entrepreneurial ecosystem, partner organizations, and funders - Providing support in grant writing, reporting, and fundraising efforts to maintain financial sustainability and promote continued growth and scaling of Build's impact

- Lead planning and implementation of Build's programming while fostering strong community relationships in Detroit's entrepreneurial ecosystem amidst staffing transitions

- Managing and coordinating Build’s programming, including cohort-based courses, master classes, and partnered programs - Streamlining program implementation processes to increase both internal and external efficiency - Attending community and ecosystem events to promote Build’s resources to aspiring and established entrepreneurs

- Engaging and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholder organizations, including funders, partner organizations, and ambassadors - Managing the Let's Detroit Ambassador network through strengthening relationships, inquiring about content, and planning events - Collaborating with the marketing team on communication strategy, social media engagement, and content creation

- Coordinating, designing, and managing programs to increase student participation and success - Cleaning and analyzing data within a Customer Relationship Management system - Proposing process improvements to increase efficiency in organizational systems - Collaborating, reflecting, and thinking critically within diverse teams - Developing strategies for effective web-based communication - Researching and reporting on relevant local, state, and federal policies that impact organizational functions and student success