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Title: Business Development Specialist
Grade: 5 Exempt: ______ Non-Exempt: X
Immediate Supervisor: Economic Development Coordinator
Basic Function or Position Summary:
Responsible for working with existing and prospective small businesses for start-up and/or expansion, lending and general technical assistance. Promoting & processing applications for the Home Appliance Loan Program (HALP) to low- to moderate income individuals within the community. Assisting with loan underwriting, development, and maintenance. Hours per week 35 Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Salary $17.14 - $18.14/hourly
Security Clearance:CAPTAIN Security Access Level 3, V, R
Requirements
Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
Lead workshops and seminars associated with small BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT and/or expansion, such as the Small Business Essentials Class
Facilitates progression of Customer Economic self-sufficiency
Assists in developing and implementing Small Business Development and entrepreneurialism
Offer technical assistance to small business and microenterprises in service area.
Recruit loan applicants for the micro-enterprise loan fund and prepare documentation of loan requests for committee
Recruit and assist applicants in the administration of grant programs offered through CODI
Assists in the collection and/or repossession of delinquent accounts
Reporting and data analysis as needed
Maintain positive working relationship with other economic development entities, service agencies
Assist supervisor in resource development and community building
Promotes agency mission
Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
Participates in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development and volunteerism
Act as Notary for CODI/ COI programs
Pull credit reports for business loan applicants, HALP applicants, Seneca Nation of Indians, and Jamestown Department of Economic Development
Develop & Implement CODI Marketing program including brochures, handouts, and print media
Design and publish social media posts
Manage existing portfolio. utilize specialized loan software to post payments, late fees, etc. as well as print and send monthly billing statements, interest letters, etc.
Assist with yearly audits
Write monthly success stories for CODI Board
Attend monthly loan committee meetings and provide additional information as needed
Order property searches as needed
Prepare loan closing documents. facilitate official loan closings and dispersal of loan proceeds.
Other duties as designated by supervisor
Key Working Relationships:
A. Internal: Economic Development Coordinator, Chief Financial Officer, Service Area Managers,
B. External: Economic Development organizations, other service agencies, banks, funders, partners
Supervisory Scope: None
Organizational Responsibilities:
Attends appropriate in-services/trainings.
Attend all required meetings.
Participation in COI strategic planning & community needs assessment process, (CQI).
Knowledge, Skills Required:
Associate degree required.
Minimum of one-year experience in banking, finance, business management, sales, marketing, accounting or small business ownership required.
Independent, self-directed.
Knowledge of general business practices.
Ability to relate to diverse population.
Exceptional verbal and written skills.
Team Builder
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Google Docs.
Special Requirements, if any:
Current valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Must be able to provide consistent, even-tempered customer service at all times.
Works compassionately with a diverse population.
Experience navigating community programs
