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Chicago, United States | Posted on 04/07/2026 Le Village Co is a child-centric co-working space for parents and curiosity lead Pre‑K in Irving Park, Chicago. We offer great pay, a supportive work environment, and a carefully designed curriculum, as well as a leadership team that values communication and is invested in your career. Le Village offers co‑working space with onsite childcare from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. We offer a variety of flexible packages to accommodate families’ needs from three half days to five full days a week. Children spend their time in one of our three classrooms, Open Play space, and outdoor patio area while parents step away to an adjacent quiet space to work. They can pop in to check on their little ones as time allows, and we ask that they spend at least 45 minutes of one-on-one time with their child every three hours. We are not a traditional daycare; parents must remain on‑site the entire time that their children are in Village Care. Le Village Learners is a Pre‑K Extension from Le Village Cowork created for parents with children in need of a traditional childcare space and kindergarten preparation for their early learner ages 3 to 6. Le Village Learners is a drop off childcare that is an expansion of the original childcare and curriculum at Le Village Cowork. Job Description Le Village Cowork is a new model for working parents—blending coworking, early childhood programming, and community into one integrated experience. We are not a daycare. We are not traditional coworking. We are building a new category designed for modern families navigating work, identity, and parenthood. As we expand our franchise network, we are looking for a Franchise Experience Lead to guide prospective franchisees through one of the most important decisions of their lives. The Role This is not a traditional sales role. This is a relationship-driven, part-time position responsible for guiding prospective franchisees from initial interest through key stages of the decision-making process. You will serve as the primary point of contact early in the journey, ensuring each candidate feels supported, informed and confident. You are not “closing deals.” You are helping people determine if this is the right next step for their life. Schedule Some flexibility depending on candidate availability. What You’ll Do Lead Discovery & Early Conversations Conduct initial discovery calls with prospective franchisees. Understand their background, family, and motivation. Introduce the Le Village model and opportunity at a high level. Guide Candidates Through the Process Clearly explain each step of the franchise journey. Maintain momentum without creating pressure. Manage the Pipeline Track candidates through each stage of the process. Coordinate scheduling across team members. Ensure timely follow-up and communication. Identify strong-fit candidates and guide them forward. Create a Seamless Experience Prepare candidates for each interaction (operator calls, financial conversations, etc.). Act as the consistent thread across multiple touchpoints. Ensure the experience feels cohesive, thoughtful, and well-paced. Who You Are You are highly relational You build trust quickly and listen more than you talk. You understand what people are really asking—even when they don’t say it directly. You are structured and clear You communicate ideas simply and confidently and keep conversations focused. You are organized and detail-oriented. You are sales-oriented—but not salesy You are comfortable guiding people toward next steps and do not rely on pressure or urgency. You can hold both emotional and practical conversations and are comfortable discussing both lifestyle and financial considerations. You believe in what we’re building You care about working parents and you understand the tension between career and family and are energized by helping people design a different kind of life. Requirements Ideal Backgrounds - 4+ Years in: Membership-based sales (coworking, fitness, wellness, hospitality) School admissions or education-related roles Community management with a sales component Understands the unique position of parents and mothers Compensation $28–$32/hour, depending on experience and alignment. ~16 hours per week. Incentives $1,000 per signed franchise agreement $250 milestone bonuses tied to key stage progression Access to space / community benefit during working hours Growth Opportunity: This role is designed to grow into a full-time position as our franchise pipeline expands. If you are someone who can balance empathy, structure, and forward momentum, we would love to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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