Small Business Consultant

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides direct technical assistance to small business clients in the research and development of business plans, marketing plans, loan proposals and related business development requirements. Provides specialized small business advising in one or more SBDC functional areas.
• Advises clients in micro and small business management practices, methods, and techniques in compliance with all relevant business, accounting, and taxation laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
• Participates in the development, promotion, coordination, and delivery of small business management training programs and workshops both online and in-person.
• Coordinates and/or participates in efforts to build relationships with area businesses to establish and develop contract training opportunities.
• Participates, as assigned, as a member of community groups and organizations to promote local business and economic development within the service area.
• Monitors operational activities and effectiveness of results, and prepares reports as appropriate.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• May assist with disaster recovery by working as staff at Business Recovery and/or Disaster Recovery Centers.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Two years of professional full-time teaching experience in general business or small business development.
• Experience operating personal computers with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) software.
• Valid driver's license.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Experience in consulting and/or finance and accounting.
• Proficiency in Spanish, French, or Creole.
• Previously owned or operated a small business.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of economic development, business ownership, management, and budgetary principles and practices.
• Knowledge of business and marketing plan development.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and competing demands are involved.
• Ability to gather data, maintain records, and prepare reports and other written materials.
• Ability to work independently to complete assignments.
• Ability to conduct market research and analysis.
• Ability to develop training presentations and programs.
• Ability to utilize data and information to make decisions and projections.
• Ability to after hours and/or weekends to attend small business events.
• Ability to travel throughout the 5-county area for client meetings and stakeholder events.

Pay Grade 17

This is a grant funded position with anticipated refunding. Although renewal of grant is expected, position is contingent upon renewal of grant.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship