What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Business Coach (Bilingual) position at BAKERRIPLEY?
As a member of the coaching team, you will join an incredibly talented and hardworking Entrepreneur Connection team dedicated to providing resources, education, and connection to capital to entrepreneurs looking to build a successful business and improve their financial well-being to advance BakerRipley’s impact in the Houston region.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare entrepreneurs for the process of seeking appropriate capital to build and grow their business
- Keep up-to-date with current entrepreneurial trends, market opportunities and skills training
- Collaborate with East Aldine partners, chambers of commerce, local economic development agencies and capital providers
- Build and maintain close professional relationships with small businesses throughout our targeted neighborhoods.
- Work in partnership with team to plan and implement special events, including our annual pitch competition
- Work with media outlets as assigned to promote program and services; may include print or television interviews
- Work with Senior Coach to develop new services based on demonstrated client need
- Track program metrics and improve the program’s data-collecting practices
- Manage day-to-day relationships with capital provider
- Assist with recruitment, intake, and ongoing communication with clients who currently own or are interested in starting a business
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Provide technical assistance, including guidance in the creation of feasibility studies and business plans and advice on key opportunities and challenges, to program participants.
- Lead workshops and occasionally sub for classes on various business topics as well as any team events including our annual business pitch competition.
- Partner and build relationships with Pasadena stakeholders.
Education
Preferred- Bachelors or better in Marketing or related field
- Bachelors or better in Finance or related field
- Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field
Skills
Preferred- Results Oriented
- Supportive
- Team Oriented
- Interpersonal Skills
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Entrepreneurial
- Advising
- Coaching
- Relationship Management
- Communication
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
