Construction Small Business Manager

JPNDC Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation • Boston, MA

3d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) is a community development corporation anchored in 48 years of community organizing and resident leadership. We seek to transform the lives and amplify the voices of MA residents who have been excluded from prosperity by racial and economic inequities. We build affordable housing that allows people to thrive, provide economic prosperity services that help people build on their strengths, and organize people to pursue the changes they desire. Based in Jamaica Plain, we dare to envision an equitable and inclusive MA in which all people have access to secure affordable homes, economic prosperity for their families, strong small businesses, high-quality childcare, healthy and environmentally responsible neighborhoods, political power, and opportunities to fulfill their potential. JPNDC's Micro to Small Business (MSB) program is critical to fulfilling this mission. The MSB Manager provides on-the-ground training and coaching to existing business owners such that they can reimagine and position their businesses as mainstays that both support and benefit from a strong MA economy. The MSB Manager also leads our organization in local, state and national dialogs toward identifying funding opportunities to grow JPNDC's MSB services. JPNDC has for many years promoted synergy between its real estate development efforts and small business technical assistance. The organization is now poised to become a leader in overcoming barriers to MWBE success in the construction industry and achieving the equitable representation of MWBEs statewide. This role reports to the MSB Director and is part of the Resource Development & Impact department. The Green Construction Small Business Manager (GCSBM) is responsible for delivering sound TA and education for business growth to MWBEs in construction-related fields. Within the MSB team, the GCSBM will lead JPNDC's initiative to achieve the equitable inclusion of MWBEs in the construction sector in Massachusetts. The GCSBM will work to maximize synergy cross-departmentally, especially leveraging JPNDC's real estate networks and expertise. The GCSBM will meet each client where they are, with compassion, and a growth mindset approach to success. With the MSB Director, build JPNDC's focus on small MWBE contractors into a model program for growing construction-related businesses into successful, sustainable firms that create good jobs and build generational assets for the owners' families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field such as Corporate Entity Filings, Urban Planning, Accounting, or Marketing.
• Demonstrated experience in real estate particularly in construction and/or demonstrated experience in construction contracting particularly construction contract bidding.
• Demonstrated experience in business development, particularly working with small businesses, and providing intensive technical assistance and loan packaging services.
• Demonstrated success in business and financial planning, including feasibility analysis for new and existing enterprises.
• Thorough understanding of business accounting, including analysis of financial statements, ratios, and forecasting.
• Experience in economic development and community development; knowledgeable about local business resources.
• Experience in program management and staff supervision.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Computer Proficiency required (Zoom, Microsoft 365, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Effective negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work with diverse constituents.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/Haitian Creole/English) PREFERRED
• Master's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Business Development, Organizational Leadership, Economics, or a related field.
• Must be an exemplary professional and team player.
• Have excellent financial acumen and an ability to meet people where they are to inspire change.
• Be highly organized, efficient, with a strong attention to detail and reporting.
• Ability to undertake a demanding and flexible work schedule, including attending night and weekend activities
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, Databases, and Virtual work tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary remote and/or in-person TA support to small businesses, including helping owners with business plan development, MWBE certification, estimating, bidding, customer service, marketing, problem-solving, and contract completion.
• Coordinate effective training programs that complement TA in building business owners' capacity to access and successfully complete large contracts.
• In coordination with JPNDC's Real Estate Department, build partnerships in the growing climate-friendly construction field, especially Passive House.
• As part of the Resource Development & Impact team, support efforts to build and maintain relationships with elected officials, public agencies, and stakeholder networks.
• As part of the Resource Development & Impact team, help to heighten visibility, spotlight success stories, and broaden access to JPNDC MSB services.
• Support annual initiatives and coalition events such as Legislative Breakfasts, MACDC Lobby Day, and the Annual Meeting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• JPNDC offers an extensive benefits package!
• Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums are paid for health, vision, and dental insurance.
• We offer 2 weeks of vacation plus one paid week at the end of the year to start.
• There are 14 paid holidays recognized per year, employer-paid life & disability insurance, a vested 403b retirement plan, and much more!
• Employees have options to explore professional development and seek college credits or comparable training certifications using our robust tuition assistance benefit.

What This Job Offers

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