SBCP Entrepreneurship Officer

Southern Bancorp•Little Rock, AR

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Southern Bancorp Community Partners is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that combines lending with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Their mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities they serve, with a focus on low-wealth, underserved and un(der)banked populations. This role will be responsible for community outreach and engagement to drive participation in the organization's technical assistance and business development programs, with a focus on communities that historically have had less access to capital and credit. The primary responsibility is to build and maintain a robust network of referral sources within assigned markets to generate awareness, recruit participants, and create a strong pipeline of entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking resources designed to facilitate access to capital and credit. Additionally, this role will assist in recruiting for all programs, facilitate economic skills classes, and support other training and educational initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred, plus three to five years of related experience.
Experience in business development, community engagement, relationship management, sales, recruiting, or program outreach preferred.
Experience developing referral networks, strategic partnerships, and community-based relationships preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel for meetings and client appointments.
Must possess and maintain a current and valid driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.
Willingness to travel for events and meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce a plus.
Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop new business by maintaining professional networks and establishing a favorable presence in local communities by participating in civic organizations and community activities to generate program participation and referrals for technical assistance, business development, and asset development services.
Cultivate and nurture relationships with community partners within assigned markets to generate referral opportunities that align with the organization's mission and target markets.
Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective program participants through community outreach, networking, referral partner engagement, and direct recruitment efforts.
Conduct presentations, informational sessions, and outreach activities to increase awareness of the organization's programs, technical assistance services, and opportunities available to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Provide all customers with prompt, efficient and friendly service, with an emphasis on problem-solving and solution-building.
Identify and evaluate technical assistance, financial education, and financial coaching needs of current and prospective clients and ensure proper and effective referral to the organization's financial counselors.
Track outreach activities, referral sources, participant engagement, and recruitment outcomes to support program goals and performance metrics.
Complete all required training.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned, including assisting with wealth building programs.

Benefits

401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
Employee stock ownership plan
Discounted rate on primary home mortgage
Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees
Two medical plans available – low-deductible PPO plan or HDHP with Health Savings Account
Dental and vision insurance
Employer paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage
Retirement plan with generous company match and employee stock purchase option
Voluntary life insurance options for employee, spouse, and children
Paid holidays and paid time off
Bonus plan
Opportunity for merit raises
Employee reward and recognition programs
Community service opportunities