Small Business Development Director

City of Montgomery, AL; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Montgomery is seeking a Director of Economic Development to lead its small business programs, including SBOSS and Access Montgomery, and to coordinate partnerships that help entrepreneurs launch and grow. This role reports to the Director of Economic Development and guides equitable access to capital and technical resources.

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economic Development, or closely related field and at least five years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economic Development, or closely related field.
• At least five years of experience in small business development, entrepreneurship support, or economic development in a government or nonprofit setting.
• Qualifying education, training and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the City’s small business programs including SBOSS and Access Montgomery.
• Develop partnerships with banks, philanthropic orgs and government agencies to expand capital and services.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to lead the City of Montgomery efforts in growing and sustaining its small business ecosystem. The position directs the City of Montgomery small business programs including SBOSS (Small Business One-Stop Shop), Access Montgomery, and coordinates initiatives that empower entrepreneurs to launch, grow, and thrive. This role is central to ensure equitable access to capital, expanding support services for small business, and building a resilient inclusive local economy. These efforts will mobilize financial and technical resources through public -private partnerships, including cultivating investments from banks, philanthropic organizations and government agencies. The position reports directly to the Director of Economic Development.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economic Development, or closely related field and (5) five years of experience in small business development, entrepreneurship support, or economic development in a government or nonprofit setting.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.