Small Business Development Counselor

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

San Diego, United States
Base: $25.46 - $27.34; bonus/equity: not specified...
Hybrid
Small business development counseling
Financial literacy training
Business plan preparation
The IRC's Center for Financial Opportunity helps refugees and low-income individuals achieve self-sufficiency through employment, financial management, asset building, and small business development

Job Summary

  • The IRC's Center for Financial Opportunity helps refugees and low-income individuals achieve self-sufficiency through employment, financial management, asset building, and small business development.
  • The Small Business Counselor will support the IRC SBDC and SBA Community Navigator Program by providing one-on-one business advising, leading training programs, and assisting entrepreneurs with financing.
  • IRC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans with matching, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

The IRC's Center for Financial Opportunity helps refugees and low-income individuals achieve self-sufficiency through employment, financial management, asset building, and small business development.

Salary

Base: $25.46 - $27.34; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403b matching, PTO, EAP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Small business development counseling
  • Financial literacy training
  • Business plan preparation
  • Data entry in Neoserra, Salesforce, ETO
  • Outreach and recruitment of participants
  • Conduct effective instructional sessions

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Passion for impacting lives
  • Experience with immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs
  • Experience in the non-profit sector

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in small business development
  • Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Proficiency in Spanish
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Work Rights

Not specified

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