WACIF seeks Small Business Advisor - $50k to $70k

POSITION OVERVIEW
Wacif invites applications to fill two positions for Small Business Advisor. The Small Business Advisor will provide high quality coaching and capacity building technical assistance (TA) to entrepreneurs and small business owners, which includes developing business, marketing and financial plans, preparing loan applications, and providing resources and information on how to start or grow businesses and access procurement opportunities.

The Small Business Advisor will assess customer needs and respond in a variety of ways to create effective solutions for the client to create economic impact. The Small Business Advisor will make direct visits to client companies and resource network partners and assists in conducting training programs, outreach, and public relations activities for the organization. The position will operate from two locations in Washington, DC.

REPORTS TO: Director, Programs & Small Business Services

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direct supervision of the Director for Programs & Small Business Services, the Small Business Advisor provides one-on-one confidential client consultations in the areas of small business development (business formation, business planning, marketing, sales, financing, procurement), preparing loan applications, and providing resources and information on how to start, sustain, and grow businesses. The Small Business Advisor will provide high quality coaching to entrepreneurs and business owners and educating clients regarding market feasibility, cash management, and access to capital. The Small Business Advisor provides group training sessions (workshops and seminars) on business topics for clients and the public and may represent Wacif at business expositions and panel.