Small Business Financial Coach & Growth Mentor

Operation HOPE; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Operation HOPE is seeking a Financial Wellbeing Coach for Small Business to mentor entrepreneurs and help them build sustainable growth plans. The role focuses on tailored one-on-one guidance, sharing practical tools and resources, and fostering a culture of growth.

The coach will guide clients through business planning, financial management, and marketing strategies. The position involves delivering 8-week programs, leading workshops on credit and money management, and connecting clients with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or 2+ years of work experience in the financial industry.
• Willingness to deliver evening workshops to meet clients needs.
• Comfortable with meeting monthly and annual production goals.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain effective time management.
• Proven experience in small business coaching, consulting, or entrepreneurship.
• Strong knowledge of business planning, financial management and marketing strategies.
• Ability to empathize with and understand the unique challenges faced by small business owners.
• Strong Presentation Skills, both in-person and virtually: The ability to facilitate group workshops, maintain engagement, and navigate participant inquiries
• Possess cultural competency and the ability to support diverse backgrounds.
• Multitask oriented – the right candidate must have the ability to begin, manage and complete several projects and program relationships simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will be required in this position.
• Access to personal transportation that will allow them to travel within the designated market.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching and grow a client base.
• Analyze financial information to determine strategies for meeting client’s financial objectives.
• Guide business plan creation, business operations, marketing strategies and growth opportunities.
• Deliver small business workshops and training sessions on credit and money management and entrepreneurship.
• Answer client questions about financial plans and strategies.
• Deliver content on business planning, financial management and marketing.
• Deliver 8‑Week Business Development Programs as assigned throughout the year.
• Connect clients with relevant resources, networks, and support services.
• Stay informed about government programs, grants, and other opportunities available to clients.
• Collaborate with community partners to enhance the support system for entrepreneurs.
• Track progress and evaluate outcomes of coaching programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, chambers of commerce, and community organizations.
• Represent Operation HOPE at networking events and engage with stakeholders to enhance program visibility.

Skills

Small business coaching

Financial management

Marketing strategies

Presentation skills

Empathy and cultural competency

Time management

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

2+ years in financial industry

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Operation HOPE is seeking a Financial Wellbeing Coach for Small Business to mentor entrepreneurs and help them build sustainable growth plans. The role focuses on tailored one-on-one guidance, sharing practical tools and resources, and fostering a culture of growth.

The coach will guide clients through business planning, financial management, and marketing strategies. The position involves delivering 8-week programs, leading workshops on credit and money management, and connecting clients with