Business Development Specialist

YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO•El Paso, TX

8d•$21 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates business development services to clients utilizing a client-centered case management approach providing curriculum-based educational sessions, coaching, and guidance in the various aspects of creating and operating a small business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, statistics, business, community development or related discipline
Four years of experience in small business development, economic research or economic or community development preferred
Must be able to successfully pass a post-offer drug screen and a criminal background investigation
A valid Texas driver’s license is required and must be insurable
Proficient with software applications such as: MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
Extensive mathematical skills necessary to research and interpret economic, accounting, financial and statistical data
Knowledge of small business development
Planning and project/program development
Business development best and promising practices
Ability to write in a professional manner, to communicate and correspond with clients, colleagues, supervisory staff, tribal council, tribal agencies & department, partnering organizations and others
Ability to understand risk management concepts in order to provide clients with realistic and fact-based information regarding business creation and operation needs, such as capital needs, credit, and skills
Must possess effective communications and teaching skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a management team dedicated to collaboration of economic development initiatives
Consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem solving
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and solve problems creatively
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Knowledge of and adherence to using proper and required citation of materials and sources used in program materials, such as PowerPoint presentations, educational sessions, technical narratives for proposals, and other disseminated or published literature
Ability to understand and exercise the EDD’s “Do No Harm” philosophy in all program offerings
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Ability to establish and maintain good community relations and deliver effective public presentations

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Research best and promising practices in small business services models used to serve tribal communities throughout the U.S.
Deliver small business development curricula through train-the-trainer and other capacity building methods to clients and community members at-large
Deliver presentations, workshops, and other educational sessions
Develops and maintains collateral materials about business development services, including a program brochure, fliers, and other outreach materials
Conduct outreach and recruitment through various community forums to identify prospective clients
Conduct assessment and discovery activities to develop and execute an Individualized Service Plan for each client
Provide technical assistance to clients in formulating business development goals
Meet with clients periodically to review progress toward goals, identify other needs, and provide coaching and case management services as needed
Coordinate a Speakers Bureau in order to bring regional and national trainers & speakers to YDSP providing clients and community members with subject-matter experts in various business-related and capacity-building topics
Create, grow and maintain a robust network of partners who can provide ancillary services in key areas, such as workforce development services, child care, health care, and other services
Assist client in obtaining credit building and credit repair services through a referral system and through information sharing
Provide technical assistance to the Tigua Community Development Corporation (TCDC) including participation in board meetings
Refers clients in need of small business loans to TCDC
Educate clients and community members about universal services at the Tigua Business Center (TBC) and Tigua Technology & Enterprise Center (TTEC)
Participate in formative evaluation efforts to ensure that progress can be quantifiably measured over time in order to identify program strengths and challenges
Work closely with city and county Chambers of Commerce, and any community entities in order to enhance existing business relationships
Provides oversight of the Target Tigua AmeriCorps members assigned to the Business Development Services
Other duties as assigned