Small Business Growth Advisor & Workshop Leader

Mt. Hood Community College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Sick leave

Job summary

Mt. Hood Community College seeks a Small Business Development Center advisor to provide one-on-one counseling and group training for entrepreneurs, aligning services with SBA/OSBDCN goals.

The role includes designing workshops on startup, finance, marketing, and operations, plus maintaining detailed progress reports and client outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, 2–5 years of relevant experience, and a commitment to equity and outreach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Experience designing and leading small business training programs and counseling sessions.
• Ability to assess client needs and provide referral to appropriate services.

Responsibilities

• Designs, facilitates, and leads group trainings and one-on-one advising for small business clients.
• Delivers workshops on topics such as business startup, financing, marketing, and operations.
• Maintains detailed notes and reports on counseling sessions and economic impact.

Skills

Counseling

Training facilitation

Client assessment

Diversity awareness

Spanish bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

CRM system

Projectors

Virtual training software

Job description

Mt. Hood Community College seeks a Small Business Development Center advisor to provide one-on-one counseling and group training for entrepreneurs, aligning services with SBA/OSBDCN goals.

The role includes designing workshops on startup, finance, marketing, and operations, plus maintaining detailed progress reports and client outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, 2–5 years of relevant experience, and a commitment to equity and outreach to