Business Advisor (Spanish-Language)

Women's Business Development Council

Stamford (CT)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

A nonprofit organization empowering women entrepreneurs is seeking a passionate Spanish language Small Business Advisor to provide entrepreneurial support and training for childcare business clients across Connecticut. This full-time role requires fluency in Spanish and English, cultural competency, and experience in small business management. The position involves a mix of in-person and remote work, with a competitive salary between $70,000 and $75,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years professional experience in small business management or economic development.
Experience in community outreach and building trusted relationships.
Ability to create and analyze financial documents.

Responsibilities

Deliver WBDC entrepreneurial programming through training and advising.
Assist clients with launching and growing a small business.
Enhance programs to meet changing client needs.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Cultural competency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, accounting, or relevant field

Master’s in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is seeking a driven and passionate Spanish language Small Business Advisor to serve clients across Connecticut, focused on child care business clients.

The Business Advisor (Spanish-language) has a multi-faceted role within the Client Services Team. They are responsible for developing and delivering relevant, cutting-edge, quality entrepreneurial programs and services focused on all aspects of small business management to WBDC clients in the child care industry to achieve optimal economic impact outcomes. They will be responsible for educating clients on the elements of management for businesses of all sizes. Key knowledge areas include: business start-up, marketing, finance, HR, accounting, access to capital from traditional and non-traditional sources, and other topics.

In addition to proficiency in Spanish and English, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep cultural competency and understanding of the diverse backgrounds and challenges encountered by Spanish speaking entrepreneurs. By fostering an environment of cultural sensitivity and understanding, we aim to empower entrepreneurs from diverse communities to achieve their business goals and contribute to economic growth. The Business Advisor will deliver services in Spanish and English.

This person will also be responsible for engaging clients, volunteers, and the community. This position is a key contributor for enhancing and maintaining WBDC’s strategic competitiveness as the preferred provider of entrepreneurial training in Connecticut. The Business Advisor will report to the Child Care Program Manager.

This is a full-time role. At least two days/week will be worked from our offices in Stamford, Hartford or Waterbury, and the remaining days can be done remotely. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. Travel around the state and to our offices (Stamford, Hartford, Waterbury and New London) will be required on a regular basis. The salary range for the role is $70,000 to $75,000 plus benefits, commensurate with experience.

Compensation

Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Additional compensation: Annual Bonus

Duties and Responsibilities

Enhance and deliver WBDC entrepreneurial management programming through live training and one-on-one business advising in Spanish and English to child care business clients – topic areas may include accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, operations, strategy
Advise and assist clients on all aspects of launching and/or growing a small business and financial management
Enhance existing offerings and develop new programs to address changing client needs and economic conditions for new and established business owners
Develop/maintain working knowledge of online business planning tools and utilize them in classes and counseling sessions
Develop/maintain working knowledge of child care business and small business programs in Connecticut and nationally
Assist Program Team with WBDC’s grant programs, including providing pre- and post-funding technical assistance and reporting to support the grant programs
Follow-up with clients after classes, grant applications and advising, to boost client engagement and collect outcomes
Complete required data for compliance on a timely basis, within 48 hours after each class/ advising session; collect client evaluations and testimonials; contribute to client success stories
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all client interactions
Represent and assist at WBDC programs and events, and partner events and meetings
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Oral and written fluency in Spanish and English, as well as cultural competency
Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, accounting, or relevant field; Master’s in Business Administration or related field preferred
Minimum 8 years professional experience in the fields of small business management, economic development, or micro-enterprise
Proven skills in delivering in person and virtual training and coaching to adults; experience working with child care businesses a plus
Financial management experience, including ability to create and analyze financial documents
Experience in community outreach, and ability to build trusted relationships
Excellent communication, writing, organizational and decision-making skills
Excellent presentation/public speaking skills to small groups in person and virtually
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to build trusted relationships
A natural curiosity and a “big picture” mentality
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
Availability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed
Must have own transportation as this position requires travel between locations

About Us

Headquartered in Stamford with regional offices in Hartford, Waterbury and New London, the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is the statewide leader of entrepreneurial education for women. WBDC’s mission is to support economic prosperity for women and strengthen communities through entrepreneurial and financial education services that create and grow sustainable jobs and businesses across Connecticut. WBDC educates, motivates and empowers women to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. Since 1997, WBDC has educated and trained nearly 21,400 clients in all of Connecticut’s 169 towns—helping women to launch, sustain and scale over 16,000 businesses, create and maintain 40,000 jobs in Connecticut, and access more than $83 million in capital. Visit ctwbdc.org for more information. WBDC offers a competitive benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays, in a supportive working environment.

How We Operate

We are a team of 40 talented individuals who collectively deliver outstanding results through a high level of passion and commitment.

Please apply if you:

Possess an Entrepreneurial Mindset – creative, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic
Seek to inspire and empower those around you, whether they are clients or colleagues
Thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are comfortable with change
Take initiative, and are willing to go above and beyond to achieve results
Are highly detailed, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in setting and meeting deadlines
Can work independently, and see the big picture while working in the day-to-day
Prosper in a culture of teamwork and growth, and value collaboration
Are passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs and small business owners

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

WBDC, Inc. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

WBDC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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