Small Business Growth Counselor

North Central Planning & Development District; Mississippi; In loco; USD 47.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

North Central Planning & Development District is seeking a Business Counselor to provide one-on-one counseling and technical assistance to entrepreneurs across our service area. The role supports business planning, financing, marketing, and growth initiatives.

The position requires independent judgment, travel throughout the service area with occasional overnight stays, and strong communication skills. Bachelor's degree and valid driver's license are required; MS Office proficiency is expected.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Related education and experience may be substituted if the combination demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with entrepreneurs, small business owners, lenders, and community partners.
• Ability to understand business and financial information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn required client management and reporting systems.
• Ability to maintain confidential client and business information.
• Ability to travel throughout the NCPDD service area, with occasional overnight travel.

Mansioni

• Provide one-on-one counseling and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and existing small businesses.
• Assess client needs and develop appropriate plans of action.
• Assist clients with business plans, financial projections, financing options, marketing strategies, and other business-development needs.
• Assist clients in preparing loan and financing application packages.
• Research programs, resources, and other opportunities that may benefit clients.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct workshops, seminars, and other small-business training activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records and prepare required program documentation and reports.
• Coordinate with banks, economic development organizations, government agencies, and other business-resource partners to assist clients.
• Conduct outreach to increase awareness and utilization of Small Business Development Center services.

Conoscenze

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client relations

Analytical thinking

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

North Central Planning & Development District is seeking a Business Counselor to provide one-on-one counseling and technical assistance to entrepreneurs across our service area. The role supports business planning, financing, marketing, and growth initiatives.

The position requires independent judgment, travel throughout the service area with occasional overnight stays, and strong communication skills. Bachelor's degree and valid driver's license are required; MS Office proficiency is expected.