Business Advisor (Bilingual English/Spanish)

BUSINESS ADVISOR
Organization: Hacienda Community Development Corporation
Date Posted: March 14, 2024
Location: Portland, OR
Position Type: Full-Time
Primary Job Functions: Small Business Development, Business Advising
Educational Requirements: Other
Experience Requirements: 2 years
Salary Range: $50-$56,000 annually, paid hourly
Description & Details:
Hacienda CDC, a growing non-profit offering economic development, affordable housing, and holistic services, is searching for a creative Business Advisor to empower those with dreams and ideas to turn them into reality.
When you join the Empresarios team at Hacienda CDC, you join a team that is dedicated to helping small food business owners from underserved communities achieve financial stability. Your position will focus on providing one-to-one coaching by supporting clients with business and marketing plans, loan proposals, obtaining necessary licenses, and more.
The ideal candidate is bilingual in EnglishandSpanish. They will be a good listener, resourceful, and eager to find new ways to help ideas fly. They will show commitment to their clients while having an entrepreneurial spirit and know how to develop, implement, and execute plans.
Does this sound like you? If so, we offer:
 

• A mission focused on strengthening the underserved by providing affordable housing, homeownership support, and economic and educational opportunities.
• A team with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for food businesses and their clients, and see the potential in each of them.
• An opportunity for you to make a lasting impact on individual small-business owners.
• A starting salary of $50,000 - $56,000 per year (paid hourly) and a generous benefits package.

This position's primary responsibilities include:
 

• Providing direct coaching and support to those wanting to start or grow their food-related businesses.
• Meeting with clients to assess their needs and develop action plans.
• Offering support in business and marketing plan development, and other related business development requirements.
• Aid business owners in obtaining business registrations, licenses, and other required documentation.
• Helping clients assess business viability and guiding them on accessing capital.
• Advise clients on maintaining financial records and maintaining compliant recordkeeping systems.
• Develop and deliver curriculum at small-business-related educational workshops.

Our ideal candidate must have:
 

• A minimum of two years’ experience in small business ownership or management, entrepreneurship, marketing, finances, or a related field.
• Experience in the food industry is strongly preferred.
• A commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Comfort with public speaking.
• The ability to connect and work effectively across cultural and socio-economic differences.
• Be proactive in taking initiative, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and remaining accountable.
• A flexible schedule, with the ability to work the occasional evening or weekend to support during events.
• The ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish.

It would be great if you also have:
 

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or work experience in a food-industry-related field.
• Experience in leading and facilitating workshops and educational programming.
• Background in food, economic development, community development, and entrepreneurship.
• Familiarity with the resources available for small businesses in Portland, Oregon.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description.  Hacienda CDC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications as described or if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties.
 

BENEFITS:

• Medical/Vision (HMO, PPO, HDHP options)
• Dental (PPO, HMO/ortho)
• Hacienda covers 90% of employee-only health premiums, 70% of family health premiums, 100% dental
• 4-Day Workweek - usually Monday - Thursday
• Paid Time Off (0-2 yrs/3.6 weeks, 3-4 yrs/4.6 weeks, 5-9 yrs/5.6 weeks)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 40I(k) Plan, 2% company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Laptop
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

LOCATION:

Hacienda CDC headquarters are located in the Cully neighborhood, near the Portland Airport.

ABOUT HACIENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC)

Hacienda CDC is a Latino-led Community Development Corporation that strengthens families by providing affordable housing, homeownership support, economic advancement and educational opportunities.

Hacienda CDC was formed in 1986 to provide necessary housing and supportive services in Cully, a low-income, predominantly Latinx community. Today we have 11 affordable housing communities with over 730 affordable rental homes in North and Northeast Portland, Gresham, and Molalla, serving over 2,100 people each year, and new affordable homes in development in Oregon City. We embrace a holistic approach to development and serving Latinos throughout the region with programs in community economic development, homeownership, and youth and family services. Over the last 30 years, we have grown to become Oregon’s largest Latino-led, Latino-serving housing organization.

We are a group of dedicated professionals committed to quality outcomes. We also value work-life balance and self-care so that we remain strong and sustainable over the long term.

PAY:

The salary and wage range Hacienda advertises for the position means that the starting pay offered to the candidate will fall within the range posted. We recognize that each candidate brings with them a unique combination of experiences, education, skills, and abilities; therefore, the offer will be tailored to the individual.

A bilingual Spanish premium of up to 3% is available after 90 days upon successful completion of a language assessment. (According to policy, even if language is not required or preferred, a person can get a 1% increase).

TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position. If you require special assistance in completing your application, please call 504-961-6416.

HACIENDA CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Read more about our Affirmative Action Program for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities by visiting: haciendacdc.org/affirmative-action-policy

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