SBCP Entrepreneurship Officer

Banksouthern; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Roth plan with employer match

Employee stock ownership plan

Mortgage discount programs

Credit and housing counseling tools

Job summary

Southern Bancorp Community Partners is seeking a Community Outreach professional to expand programs targeting underserved communities in the Little Rock area. You will build referral networks, recruit entrepreneurs, and facilitate economic education services.

The role requires strong communication, travel to markets, and collaboration with local partners to expand access to capital and credit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred in business, finance, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce experience a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred; ability to travel to assigned markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business by networking with local communities and generating referrals for programs.
• Cultivate relationships with community partners to align with mission and markets.
• Build a pipeline of program participants through outreach, referrals, and direct recruitment.
• Conduct presentations and outreach to raise awareness of programs for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
• Provide prompt, friendly service with problem-solving focus; refer clients to financial counselors.
• Track outreach activities and recruitment outcomes to support goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, marketing, communications, or a related field

Job description

LR HQ, 400 Hardin Rd, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Southern Bancorp Community Partners is a different kind of lender. As a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certification designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp Community Partners combines lending with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth, underserved and un(der)banked populations.

This role will be responsible for community outreach and engagement that drives participation in the organization's technical assistance and business development programs, with a focus on communities that historically have had less access to capital and credit. The primary responsibility is to build and maintain a robust network of referral sources within assigned markets to generate awareness, recruit participants, and create a strong pipeline of entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking resources designed to facilitate access to capital and credit. Additionally, this role will assist in recruiting for all programs, facilitate economic skills classes, and support other training and educational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business by maintaining professional networks and establishing a favorable presence in local communities by participating in civic organizations and community activities togenerate program participation and referrals for technical assistance, business development, and asset development services.)
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with community partners within assigned markets to generate referral opportunities that align with the organization's mission and target markets
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective program participants through community outreach, networking, referral partner engagement, and direct recruitment efforts.)
• (Conduct presentations, informational sessions, and outreach activities to increase awareness of the organization's programs, technical assistance services, and opportunities available to entrepreneurs and small business owners.)
• Provide all customers with prompt, efficient and friendly service, with an emphasis on problem-solving and solution-building
• Identify and evaluate technical assistance, financial education, and financial coaching needs of current and prospective clients and ensure proper and effective referral to the organization's financial counselors
• (Track outreach activities, referral sources, participant engagement, and recruitment outcomes to support program goals and performance metrics.)
• Complete all required training
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned, including assisting with wealth building programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred, plus three to five years of related experience.
• Experience in business development, community engagement, relationship management, sales, recruiting, or program outreach preferred.Experience developing referral networks, strategic partnerships, and community-based relationships preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel for meetings and client appointments.
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.
• Willingness to travel for events and meetings.

What we offer our employees:

A positive impact on Your Future:

• 401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Discounted rate on primary home mortgage
• Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees

Benefits to improve your health:

• Two medical plans available – low-deductible PPO plan or HDHP with Health Savings Account
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement plan with generous company match and employee stock purchase option
• Voluntary life insurance options for employee, spouse, and children

The opportunity to nurture your well-being:

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Opportunity for merit raises
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Community service opportunities

Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions.

LR HQ, 400 Hardin Rd, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States of America