Community Business Growth Program Manager

Esndc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Neighborhood Development Company (ESNDC) is seeking a Business Development Program Manager to support small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Saint Paul, MN. The role focuses on fostering economic inclusion by connecting clients with resources, financing, and technical assistance across several programs including ETAP, ECF Loan, and CCOAP.

The candidate will coordinate training, workshops, and capacity-building activities to strengthen the local economy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting small businesses.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred, with Spanish, Karen, Burmese, or Hmong strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide business technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses, including business planning, feasibility analysis, financing support, marketing, real estate guidance, and growth planning.
• Support business start-up and expansion activities by assisting with registrations, licensing, permitting, compliance requirements, and coordination with regulatory partners.
• Manage loan origination and servicing activities, including application review, loan documentation, repayment monitoring, borrower communication, and collection efforts as needed while maintaining confidentiality.
• Connect clients with partner organizations and professional service providers for specialized services, including legal, accounting, tax, insurance, and commercial real estate support.
• Conduct outreach, presentations, workshops, and community engagement activities to promote ESNDC programs and build relationships with entrepreneurs and small businesses.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of clients through outreach, referrals, partnerships, and events while assessing business needs and tracking progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

East Side Neighborhood Development Company (ESNDC) is seeking a Business Development Program Manager to support small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Saint Paul, MN. The role focuses on fostering economic inclusion by connecting clients with resources, financing, and technical assistance across several programs including ETAP, ECF Loan, and CCOAP.

The candidate will coordinate training, workshops, and capacity-building activities to strengthen the local economy.