Ibero WNY Coordinator-Rochester & Niagara Falls

Ibero-American Action League, Inc.•City of Rochester, NY

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the IBC Director, the Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in the implementation and administration of the Ibero Business Center (IBC) program objectives and goals. The coordinator is responsible for empowering clients with the knowledge they require to start and maintain profitable businesses so that they will gain economic security and independence for themselves and their families.

Requirements

Bilingual, Spanish and English
Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a task
Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate professionalism conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
Independent learning strategies – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and meet deadlines. Evidence of self-motivation
Leadership- Ability to motivate, influence, and support others to accomplish team and organizational goals
Training & Presentation Skills
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
Four-year degree in Human Services, Business Administration, or comparable area of study, OR 5 years' experience in an equivalent position.
Intermediate or advanced computer knowledge with Microsoft Office
A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may be accepted by the President and CEO

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurship background, preferred
Bilingual, Spanish and English Capable, preferred

Responsibilities

Report directly to the IBC Director.
Assist in preparation of program content, delivery methods, and budgetary requirements within each specific program.
Assist with Ibero Regional Roundtables, will attend conferences, festivals, and other events to table and market Ibero & IBC.
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English and assist entrepreneurs and small business clients (in either language) with business plan preparation, technical assistance, consulting, loan processes and other business support services as needed.
Facilitate and assist the Ibero Business Center (IBC) with agendas, schedules, and expectations for periodic training classes and additional workshops, including course dates, pitch competition dates, curriculum topics and other pertinent information.
Assist with client contact and database entries to report goals and outcomes for IBC clients.
Be present for evening classes; interact with grantors, communities, and clients; supervise any applicable staff to manage programs and establish strong partnerships.
Monitor, evaluate and revise program operating policies and procedures in collaboration with the director and business, and CHW staff.
Assist in the development of funding sources for the current program; seek additional funding for new or expanded programs, through grant application processes, fundraising events and/or fees for service-based training programs.
Assist with outreach to entrepreneurs by helping the IBC team develop strategic marketing campaigns to ensure targeted demographics are reached.
Assist IBC Team with planning the Pitch Competition – participants who complete the program are invited to “pitch” their business idea and compete for startup funding in the course culminating Pitch Competition.
Help identify mentors for IBC clientele.
Supervise the IBC Specialist of Ibero WNY.
Be compliant with IBC requirements base on grantor requirements.
Supporting other Ibero programs in the WNY region when needed.
Ability to work outside of a normal working schedule as needed in both Rochester & Niagara Falls offices.