Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of the Small Business Department, the Small Business Advisor performs a variety of financial/business management, advising, technical assistance, and related training services to new and existing small businesses; evaluates technical assistance needs of Community Development Centers, business associations, and other community groups; supports entrepreneurs in accessing a wide variety of resources available in Philadelphia and beyond; manages communication, outreach and client recruitment; and coordinates partnerships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
Provides direct technical assistance to small business clients in the research and development of business plans, marketing plans, loan proposals, and related business development tasks.
Participates in the development, promotion, coordination, and delivery of small business management training programs and workshops.
Coordinates and participates in efforts to build relationships with local businesses and organizations to establish and develop fee-for-service consulting opportunities.
Facilitates effective relationships with program participants, community leaders, neighborhood residents, and members of the business community.
Builds client base and recruits program participants through outreach using social media.
Prepares program performance reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
Willing to work on evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications
MBA preferred but at least a Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, accounting, sales, or any other related subject; business ownership experience a plus.
Familiarity with small business start-up process for the state of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia, including a knowledge of licensing & regulations for different sectors.
Experience developing business strategies (marketing, financial, import/export, others)
Familiarity with different models of small business financing.
Knowledge of Philadelphia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including nonprofit and city programs.

Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated experience working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Able to gather data, compile information, and prepare and present reports.
Possesses effective logical thinking and analytical skills.
Able to adapt to the changing relationships between the Welcoming Center and stakeholders.
Compensation and Application Submission

Salary plus benefits. To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to jobs@welcomingcenter.org with the subject “Small Business Advisor.”