Business Advisor

Community Concepts • Paris, ME

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping people and our communities move forward, do you want to help make a difference? 

We are seeking a full time Business Advisor to support our mission. Community Concepts Finance Corp., is a Maine non-profit whose mission is to provide leadership, education and financial resources to Maine residents to help them meet immediate basic needs while providing families with assistance to help them move out of poverty and become self-sufficient members of the community. This position works with the Client Services Manager to provide business technical assistance to businesses either applying for or who are a current client, is 40 hours per week, and based out of our South Paris or Lewiston Office, with the possibility of a hybrid option.

Requirements

• Pre-employment SBI, DMV, DHHS, sex offender registries, federal debarment and fraud background checks and approval of the Small Business Administration.
• Must have and maintain a valid Maine driver’s license and a vehicle covered by liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance, or 3-5 years’ work experience in lending, finance, economic community development and/or running a small business is preferred.
• Capability to manage multiple responsibilities, client accounts and a rapidly growing client base, a thorough understanding of basic principles of accounting, finance and financial analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills; ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from a diverse population of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word applications; social media platforms; database management; ability to write reports and professional business correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, one-on-one business counseling to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs through business plan templates, guidance, support, and helping them identify appropriate funding options and requirements.
• Ensure full contract compliance by preparing accurate and timely technical assistance documentation.
• Conduct training and technical assistance on topics such as marketing, accounting, cash flow, financing, and other subjects that assist businesses to grow and become more profitable.
• Establish and maintain relationship with community affiliates, banking partners, economic development organizations, SCORE/SBDC members, small business owners, and other member or organizations in the small business sector.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness & hospital indemnity
• Paid Time Off- new full-time employees earn 18 PTO days
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 403(b) pension plan with agency contribution and match after one year of employment
• Community Concepts is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level