Small Business Advisor
About The Position
If you love helping entrepreneurs turn dreams into thriving businesses — this is YOUR moment to make an impact! CPLC Prestamos is an award-winning Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity that has provided small business loans and high-quality technical support services to business owners in underserved communities since 1980. CPLC Prestamos now offers loan products, business consulting services and investment opportunities in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas. HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE? As a Growth Advisor, you'll serve as a dedicated partner to small business owners in our SBA Microloan Program - guiding them toward stability, sustainability, and success. You'll provide one-on-one consulting, conduct on-site visits, and offer hands-on strategic support tailored to each client's unique needs. You'll help business owners strengthen operations, improve financial management, and identify opportunities for expansion - ensuring that every entrepreneur you serve moves closer to their goals. WHO YOU ARE: You're passionate about small business growth and have a heart for helping others succeed. You thrive on connecting with people, solving challenges, and finding creative ways to empower entrepreneurs. You're flexible, approachable, and confident managing diverse business needs - from reviewing financials to building trust with clients in the field.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field or equivalent experience
- Experience in small business advising, entrepreneurship, banking, or lending required
- Knowledge of SBA microloan programs and small business financial management required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, to meet business owners' schedules
- Must have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation for site visits
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one consulting to small business owners
- Conduct on-site visits
- Offer hands-on strategic support tailored to each client's unique needs
- Help business owners strengthen operations
- Improve financial management
- Identify opportunities for expansion
Benefits
- Generous Paid Holiday
- Employee Recognition Program
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
- Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
- Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children up to age 26
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Life + Disability options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine & Concierge Services
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
- Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
