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 $17.14 - $18.14/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.