City of Aurora · 3 weeks ago
Small Business Consultant
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$66K/yr - $103K/yr
5+ years expThe City of Aurora is seeking a Small Business Consultant to provide professional support and assistance programs for small and emerging businesses. The role involves advising existing and start-up businesses, assisting in business plans, and developing training courses to promote business opportunities.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementPublic Safety
Hiring Manager
Kenny Price, M.A.
Responsibilities
Provides direct advising assistance to existing and start-up businesses
Assists in preparing business plans and developing financing arrangements; designs, develops, and promotes small business retention and attraction programs
Helps create, develop, and execute training courses throughout the year
Serves as the City’s and SBDC’s liaison to small businesses to establish ongoing communication
Network with community and regional economic development-related organizations on small business issues
Assists in developing and accomplishing operational priorities, goals, and objectives
Presents monthly updates and creates quarterly reports that address small business trends, training needs, utilization of available resources, and the current lending environment
Occasional travel (less than 10 times/year) using personal vehicle required for training sessions within Arapahoe and Douglas counties
Maintains detailed and accurate client notes, economic impact collection, and event participation in the SBDC Network customer database
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered
At least 5 years of experience as a small business owner or operator, management of economic development programs, and/or small business development programs
Proven ability to advise both startups and established small businesses on planning, growth strategies, operations, and financial sustainability
Valued experience includes experience in business acquisitions or exits (buying/selling a business), and/or integrating AI and emerging technologies into small business operations
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and operating requirements of running a small business
Economic development, business plan design, and development
Principles of commercial lending, small business loans and financing, and municipal government operations
Knowledge of small business financials, which includes profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, Balance sheets, basics of bookkeeping, licensing, and basic tax guidelines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials
Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and fulfill goals and objectives
Ability to assess small business training needs and develop programs to meet needs
Deliver effective training workshops for small businesses
Skilled at analyzing business financials to recommend guidance with process improvement, sales growth, funding opportunities, and future financial projections
Strong interpersonal, organizational, training, and advising skills
Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Vision for data analysis and reading written reports and documents
Works in a clean, comfortable environment
This position may require working 1–2 days per month at a remote office location, such as Castle Rock or Englewood
Some evening and weekend hours will be required to facilitate training sessions and/or attend networking events
Uses standard office equipment, including a personal computer
Uses many unique software programs to complete required duties
Preferred
Spanish language skills are highly preferred
Experience with training and facilitation
Spanish language skills are highly preferred
Company
City of Aurora
City of Aurora is the governing body for ensuring well being of the citizens in the region.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety Commission
2024-07-02Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Tim McCain, CISM, CIPM
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