McKenna Summer Student Fellow | SBEAP Collaboration Hub

About Us:
The South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program (SBEAP) is part of the award-winning Urban Poverty and Business Initiative. The SBEAP Collaboration Hub, launched through the McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, is dedicated to empowering local entrepreneurs who have completed the SBEAP program, providing them with tailored business assistance and programming. 

The Collaboration Hub serves as a model for similar programs in 60 other cities and provides free training, mentoring, and consulting services to help low-income and disadvantaged entrepreneurs succeed in overcoming adversity through business ownership.

Position Summary:
We are seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals to join our team as Collaboration Hub Summer Fellows. As a Summer Fellow, you will play a key role in supporting entrepreneurs who have completed the SBEAP program. You will provide consulting services, conduct training sessions, and collaborate directly with entrepreneurs to address their business needs.

This is a full-time, in-person position at the Collaboration Hub in downtown South Bend.

Responsibilities:

• Provide consulting services to entrepreneurs, including assistance with:
  • Marketing strategies and social media presence
  • Accounting, finances, and pricing
  • Operations and distribution
  • Website creation
  • Business registration
  • Business plan development
  • Photography (headshots and product photoshoots)
  • Excel and Canva skills
  • Sales and other tailored business needs
• Reach out to entrepreneurs to schedule and provide individualized assistance at the Hub.
• Design and deliver hands-on training sessions for entrepreneurs on skillsets such as:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for business
  • Social media marketing
  • Canva for design
  • Financial services, including QuickBooks and Wave
• Maintain a welcoming and collaborative environment at the Hub, fostering a supportive community for entrepreneurs.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local entrepreneurs and the South Bend community.
• Hands-on experience in consulting, mentoring, and training in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaboration with Notre Dame faculty and a network of like-minded professionals.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter detailing their interest in the position and relevant skills. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For more information, please contact: Susan McDonald smcdona5@nd.edu

Join us at the Collaboration Hub and be part of a transformative initiative that empowers entrepreneurs and strengthens the South Bend community!

Qualifications

• Current college student with experience or strong interest in entrepreneurship, business, consulting, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge or skills in one or more of the following areas: marketing, accounting, finances, social media, operations, website creation, Canva, or Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse entrepreneurs effectively.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to empowering disadvantaged entrepreneurs and fostering community development.

Additional Information

Compensation: $15/hour

The position will be posted until May 1, 2026.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.