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NewVue Communities · 4 days ago

Small Business Developer

Fitchburg, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

NewVue Communities is a community development corporation seeking a Small Business Developer to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs. The role involves delivering technical assistance, managing small business assistance programs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support economic development in the community.

Non ProfitService Industry

Hiring Manager

Sarah Tavitian

Responsibilities

Work within a team-oriented environment to advance NewVue’s mission and all its initiatives

Support the success of fellow staff, Board, and committees

Represent NewVue at boards, partner meetings, and events with funders and related companies

Collaborate across departments to maximize linkages between programs and advance NewVue’s goals and membership focus

Attend and contribute to committee meetings, organizational events, membership meetings, and special events as required

Perform other duties as appropriate and consistent with New Vue’s mission

Deliver one-on-one technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs, including business planning and financing guidance

Help small businesses apply for and secure loans to finance their ventures

Supervise consultant experts engaged to address entrepreneurs’ needs

Plan and implement outreach, intake, and assessment processes for all small business assistance programs

Collaborate with senior staff to expand services to underserved constituencies

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate small business workshops

Prepare and submit statistical and narrative reports to program funders, in coordination with leadership

Maintain and oversee computer tracking systems for business clients

Coordinate grant writing and fundraising efforts with the Executive Director and Director of Development and Communications for agency-sponsored small and micro-business programs

Coordinate activities with community organizing and homeownership staff

Maintain liaison with area businesses and business groups

Represent CDC at required regional meetings such as MACDC Small Business Group, and appropriate local ones determined by the Executive Director, such as City Council hearings and Chamber events

Qualification

Community development experienceSmall business assistanceTechnical assistanceFinancial report familiarityBilingual in SpanishEnglishExperience running a small businessCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

College degree required in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaborate with external partners, including volunteer boards, community groups, small businesses, and low-income individuals

Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written) required

Preferred

Experience in community development, the administration of small business or micro loan programs, and technical assistance to small businesses strongly preferred

Familiarity with standard financial reports, business statements and commercial lending a plus

Experience running a small business a plus