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Join Our Team

Why Join the SBTDC Team?

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you want to make a real difference to small businesses and your local community? 

Our statewide team is made up of mission-driven, compassionate individuals who are committed to supporting North Carolina small- and mid-sized businesses and the NC business ecosystem. Many of our staff are business owners themselves.

As part of the SBTDC and the UNC System, you will benefit from the autonomy of an independent business advisor role with the resources and support of a larger team and university behind you. As an SBTDC employee, you will have access to:

At the SBTDC, we invest in our people, our greatest asset.

Ready to apply? Review our job openings.

Regional Center Director

Charlotte, NC

This position provides senior management oversight and leadership for the SBTDC’s Regional Service Center at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The SBTDC Director will be responsible for Client Counseling and Technical Assistance, Center Management and Administration, Marketing and Outreach, Training, and Performance Evaluations and Professional Development for a Regional Service Center with full-time employees reporting to the Director.

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Business Counselor

Winston-Salem, NC

This position provides general business advice and counsel to all size businesses in the SBTDC portfolio with an emphasis on nascent entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. Acts as the Lead Counselor (i.e., case manager) and maintains a client portfolio consistent with the Regional Service Center’s annual work plan and SBTDC strategic plan.

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Government Contracting Counselor

Fayetteville, NC (Flexible)

The Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP) Counselor provides specialized and professional technical assistance to individuals and businesses that are seeking to pursue and successfully perform under contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Department of Defense (DoD), federal agencies, state of North Carolina, and local governments / municipalities.

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How We Operate

The SBTDC has a unique structure and relationship to the UNC System. Each of our 16 offices is affiliated with one of the system’s universities, which serves as the host, allowing us to tap the vast resources of the UNC system, including faculty and student teams, to assist our clients.

The Business Counselor Role

At the SBTDC, our professional staff are business counselors. Unlike business consultants, who provide advice and may produce work for a client, SBTDC counselors strive for greater engagement and partnership with clients. Our counselors help owners analyze all aspects of their business to identify areas for management improvement and business growth.

Successful candidates will enjoy helping a wide variety of small- and mid-sized businesses to increase their opportunities for success.