Director of Small Business Growth

City of Montgomery, AL; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Montgomery, AL seeks a senior program leader to direct its small business initiatives, including SBOSS and Access Montgomery, coordinating efforts to empower entrepreneurs to launch, grow, and thrive.

This role is central to equitable access to capital and expanding support services, mobilizing financial and technical resources through public-private partnerships with banks, philanthropy and government agencies; reports directly to the Director of Economic Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economic Development, or closely related field.
• Five years of experience in small business development, entrepreneurship support, or economic development in government or nonprofit settings.
• Note: qualifying education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead City of Montgomery small business programs including SBOSS and Access Montgomery.
• Coordinate initiatives that empower entrepreneurs to launch, grow, and thrive.
• Mobilize financial and technical resources through public-private partnerships with banks, philanthropy, and government agencies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economic Development, or closely related field

Job description

City of Montgomery, AL seeks a senior program leader to direct its small business initiatives, including SBOSS and Access Montgomery, coordinating efforts to empower entrepreneurs to launch, grow, and thrive.

This role is central to equitable access to capital and expanding support services, mobilizing financial and technical resources through public-private partnerships with banks, philanthropy and government agencies; reports directly to the Director of Economic Development.