Business Development Specialist - Rochester Women's Business Center

Description

Reports to:    RWBC Business Director

Schedule:       Part-Time (20 Hours per Week) 

Summary:  

The Urban League of Rochester’s ROC Women’s Business Center (RWBC) seeks a Part-Time Business Development Specialist who will play a critical role in helping women start and grow businesses. This individual will report to the RWBC Business Director and will be responsible for the day-to-day support and service delivery of our first ever ROC Women’s Business Center. The RWBC primarily serves women and minority entrepreneurs; woman-owned start-ups, and small businesses by providing training to create or expand businesses by learning the fundamentals and high-level skills of business.

This position provides an outstanding opportunity for a team member to make their mark in an innovative sector of the micro-enterprise development industry at a reputable, growing non-profit. Candidates must possess a passion for micro- enterprise and economic development, a mission-driven work ethic, and a proactive client centered attitude to help create an environment where our clients and partners achieve success.

Responsibilities:  

• Provide one-on-one technical assistance and business coaching to new and existing women-owned businesses.
• Plan and coordinate group and individual trainings for minority and women business owners interested in expanding their businesses and those interested in starting a business.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment efforts, including program orientations and community presentations.
• Maintain accurate documentation to supervisor in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met and to ensure effective program operation.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on time.
• Assist with administrative and operational tasks.
• Participate in assigned professional development and SBA training.
• Work with consultants to coordinate activities, appointments, and submission of consultant’s billings.
• Attend community functions to support and advertise services.
• Attend Small Business Administration meetings with partner organizations as needed.
• Attend/support Urban League of Rochester events and fund-raising functions.
• Comply with all SBA regulations and policies.
• Other duties supervisor may assign to support RWBC and Urban League initiatives and activities.

Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Business Development, Public Administration, Communications, or a related major (Bachelor’s degree in Business preferred).
• Coaching, advising, consulting, or training experience.
• Knowledge of available community resources and entrepreneurial support organizations.
• Knowledge of business start-up processes.
• Experience successfully managing projects.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• A valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Networking and community engagement.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism.
• Functionally skilled at using Microsoft Office/365 apps—including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED:

• At least two years of successful business or entrepreneurial experience (strongly preferred).
• Bilingual (proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred).
• Experience writing/editing business plans.
• Case management experience.
• Efficient at navigating databases and CRMs.
• Proficient at using MS Teams, Zoom, and/or other web-conferencing software.
• Experience conducting research.
• Social media marketing skills.
• Experience working for not-for-profit organizations.

The Urban League of Rochester is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, ability, age, or veteran status. 

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