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Chautauqua Opportunities BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST in Jamestown, New York
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=402+Chandler+Street+Jamestown+NY+14701)
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Data:
Title:Business Development Specialist
Grade:5Exempt:__Non-Exempt:X
Immediate Supervisor:Economic Development Coordinator
Basic Function or Position Summary:
Responsible for working with existing and prospective small businesses for start-up and/or expansion, lending and general technical assistance. Promoting & processing applications for the Home Appliance Loan Program (HALP) to low- to moderate income individuals within the community. Assisting with the underwriting, development, and maintenance of loans.Hours per week 35 Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Salary $17.65 - $18.65/hourly
Security Clearance:CAPTAIN Security Access Level 3, V, R
Requirements
Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
• Lead workshops and seminars associated with small business development and/or expansion, such as the Small Business Essentials Class
• Facilitates progression of Customer Economic self-sufficiency
• Process loan applications and facilitate the approval process through the underwriting, closing and maintenance of loans on the Down Home Solutions platform.
• Assists in developing and implementing Small Business Development and entrepreneurialism
• Offer technical assistance to small business and microenterprises in service area.
• Recruit loan applicants for the micro-enterprise loan fund and prepare documentation of loan requests for committee
• Recruit and assist applicants in the administration of grant programs offered through CODI
• Assists in the collection and/or repossession of delinquent accounts
• Reporting and data analysis as needed
• Maintain positive working relationship with other economic development entities, service agencies
• Assist supervisor in resource development and community building
• Promotes agency mission
• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
• Participates in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development and volunteerism
• Act as Notary for CODI/ COI programs
• Pull credit reports for business loan applicants, HALP applicants, Seneca Nation of Indians, and Jamestown Department of Economic Development
• Develop & Implement CODI Marketing program including brochures, handouts, and print media
• Design and publish social media posts
• Manage existing portfolio. utilize specialized loan software to post payments, late fees, etc. as well as print and send monthly billing statements, interest letters, etc.
• Assist with yearly audits
• Write monthly success stories for CODI Board
• Attend monthly loan committee meetings and provide additional information as needed
• Order property searches as needed
• Prepare loan closing documents. facilitate official loan closings and dispersal of loan proceeds.
• Other duties as designated by supervisor
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
• Maintains consistent professional customer service.
Key Working Relationships:
A. Internal:Economic Development Coordinator, Sr. Accounting Manager, Service Area Managers,
B. External:CODI loan committe,economic Development organizations, other service agencies, banks, funders, partners
Supervisory Scope:
A. Number of staff supervised: None
B. Titles supervised: None
Organizational Responsibilities:
• Attends appropriate in-services/trainings.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Participation in COI strategic planning & community needs assessment process, (CQI).
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes.
• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate.
• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems.
Knowledge, Skills Required:
• Associates Degree in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting/Marketing preferred; or
HS Diploma with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Business ownership, Marketing, Banking or Accounting required.
• Minimum of one-year experience in banking, finance, business management, sales, marketing, accounting or small business ownership required.
• Independent, self-directed.
• Knowledge of general business practices.
• Ability to relate to diverse population.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills.
• Team builder
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Google Docs.
Physical
• Ability to lift up to and including 10-25 pounds of physical effort.
Special Requirements:
• Must be able to provide consistent, even-tempered customer service at all times.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel throughout the county.
• Works compassionately with a diverse population
• Experience navigating community programs.