Program Coach Facilitator – WEPOWER Business Accelerator

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RFP Title: Program Coach Facilitator – WEPOWER Business Accelerator Issue Date: June 12, 2025 Submission Deadline: June 19, 2025 Location: St. Louis, Missouri (Virtual and In-Person Participation Required) Engagement Type: Contract Position Reports to: Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) About WEPOWER WEPOWER is a community-driven organization committed to building community wealth and racial equity in St. Louis. We activate and elevate entrepreneurs, community leaders, and changemakers of color, working together to reimagine and reshape systems that have historically excluded and underserved our communities. Opportunity Summary WEPOWER seeks an experienced and equity-focused Program Coach Facilitator to lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive pitch preparation and competition experience for entrepreneurs in the 2025 WEPOWER Business Accelerator. This includes oversight of workshops, individualized coaching sessions, and the development and execution of a live pitch competition awarding $20,000 in total prizes. This is a time-bound engagement from July–October 2025 with both virtual and in-person components, including collaboration with the WEPOWER team and cohort members in the All Industries and Construction tracks. Scope of Work The Facilitator will oversee the full development and execution of WEPOWER’s 2025 Accelerator Pitch Competition and related preparation components, including: 1. Initial Pitch Workshop Design and lead a 2-hour introductory workshop covering pitch fundamentals. Collaborate with subject-matter expert(s) as needed. Guide participants in drafting early versions of their pitch decks for further refinement. 2. 1:1 Pitch Coaching Sessions Conduct 90-minute individualized sessions with each of the 30 participating entrepreneurs. Prioritize founders with existing decks to begin sessions early in the accelerator timeline. Coach participants on aligning their pitch with judging criteria and preparing for real-world applications such as investor pitches, grant applications, or customer acquisition. 3. End-of-Program Pitch Workshops Facilitate two separate 2–3 hour live pitch practice sessions—one for each cohort (All Industries and Construction). Provide real-time feedback in a group setting, enabling peer-to-peer learning and final pitch refinement. 4. Pitch Competition Development Co-create the full structure of the pitch competition with the WEPOWER team, including: Participant guidelines Judging criteria Run of show for the event Award presentation structure Select and secure an appropriate judging panel. Communicate competition logistics with WEPOWER’s staff, coaches, and participants. Qualifications Proven experience facilitating business pitch training and competitions Strong understanding of effective pitch content for fundraising, investment, and sales contexts Ability to coach both early-stage and growth-stage entrepreneurs Strong project management and communication skills Commitment to racial equity and inclusive entrepreneurship Familiarity with the St. Louis/Missouri startup ecosystem is a plus Proposal Requirements Interested applicants must submit: Cover Letter outlining your facilitation experience and interest in the opportunity Resume or Consultancy Overview Pitch Coaching & Facilitation Philosophy, including any relevant tools, frameworks, or past outcomes Fee Structure, listed as a flat fee or broken down by key activities This information may be submitted as a one-page overview document Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated based on: Relevant experience with pitch coaching and program facilitation Alignment with WEPOWER’s mission and racial equity lens Clarity and impact of the proposed approach Fee structure and timeline alignment Ability to manage logistics and event coordination

Keyword: Project Coordinator

Price: $85.0

Business Coaching