Business Advisor
Company: Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Title: Business Advisor
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law.
About the Organization: The primary mission of PCR Business Finance
is the promotion of community economic development, through the
delivery of financial, educational and advisory services to
underserved small business persons and communities.
Category: Business Interruption Fund (BIF)
Description:
Become part of a growing organization that offers a wide array of
financial, educational and consulting programs designed to promote
economic development in the small business community. Pacific Coast
Regional Small Business Development Corporation (PCR) is a private,
non-profit 501 (C) 3 corporation formed in 1977 to help
entrepreneurs take their place as vital contributors to the
Southern California economy. Both the US Treasury and the
California Organized Investment Network (COIN) certify PCR as a
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). PCR is also a
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with the US
Small Business Administration (SBA).A PCR Business Interruption
Fund (BIF) Business Advisor is one who:
Metro has established a Business Interruption Fund (BIF) program to
assist small 'mom and pop' businesses adversely affected during
Metro's construction of the Crenshaw/LAX, the Purple Line Extension
Sections 1, 2 and 3, the Little Tokyo and 2nd & Broadway areas of
the Regional Connector and East San Fernando Valley.
Businesses eligible for the assistance are those located
immediately adjacent to the rail corridors, have been located on
the corridor for at least 2 years, have less than 25 full-time
employees and suffer a decline in business revenues as compared to
the same time in the previous year, as set out in the Metro
Business Interruption Fund (BIF) Administrative Guidelines.
Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development Corporation (PCR)
is the Fund Administrator for the Metro BIF program and will
process business eligibility and program administration including
providing the financial analysis, grant approval and disbursement
of grant payments up to $50,000 to businesses that can demonstrate
loss of business revenue directly due to light rail construction on
the three eligible corridors. PCR will also be responsible for
program outreach and work with a variety of program partners
including PCR's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and
Metro's Business Solution Center (BSC) to provide technical
assistance to small business owners that need business support
services.
Specific Duties and Tasks:
--- Reviews intake form and determines eligibility of Metro BIF
applicant.
--- Notifies Metro BIF applicant (by email/phone) of eligibility
status.
--- Provides and assists Metro BIF applicant with checklist
outlining required documents for grant consideration (face to face
or by phone).
--- Follows up with Metro BIF applicant for collection of requested
documentation.
--- Reviews application and makes grant recommendation (per Metro
BIF Administrative Guidelines) to PCR Grant Approval Committee
(consisting of three senior PCR staff).
--- If eligibility is inconclusive or denied, provides advising and
or referral to SBDC or Business Solution Center (BSC).
--- Ability to provide prompt turnaround time (24 - 48 hours) to
register and verify business eligibility.
--- Liaisons with the PCR Vice President/Program Manager weekly to
ensure the smooth operation of identifying small business
applicants, intake process, collection of financial documentation,
Grant Approval Committee Meeting recommendations, referral to
technical assistance and business support services, general
troubleshooting and/or issues with the process or in the
public.
--- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with program
partners and business support services.
--- Participates in all program meetings/conference calls and
trainings as requested.
--- Participates in program events and outreach meetings as
requested.
--- Gathers written feedback from grantees or success stories as
applicable for program effectiveness/evaluation/promotional
purposes.Core Competencies/Qualifications:
--- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, entrepreneurship,
sales or related field, is required.
--- Knowledge of how to develop and engage relationships with key
stakeholders and a wide range of business, industry, and community
small business owners.
--- Experience in community outreach and development of business
partnerships.
--- Experience using program / project management principles,
practices, and processes.
--- A minimum of three years of successful business consulting
and/or entrepreneurship experience.
--- A high level of interpersonal communication skills to
accurately convey information and increase positive awareness of
the Metro BIF program.
--- Proven ability to work in a team environment and manage
multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
--- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
--- High personal and professional ethical standards.
--- Loan underwriting and/or financing experience a plus.
--- Experience as a business owner a plus.Pay Rate
$42-$45.43 per hour, depending upon experiencePhysical Demands and
Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations
may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
functions. While performing the duties of this position, the
employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel
objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required
to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this position include close vision, distance
vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the
work environment is usually low to moderate.
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Location: Headquarters
Position: Business Advisor
Position Requirements:
--- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, entrepreneurship,
sales or related field, is required.
--- Knowledge of how to develop and engage relationships with key
stakeholders and a wide range of business, industry, and community
small business owners.
--- Experience in community outreach and development of business
partnerships.
--- Experience using program / project management principles,
practices, and processes.
--- A minimum of three years of successful business consulting
and/or entrepreneurship experience.
--- A high level of interpersonal communication skills to
accurately convey information and increase positive awareness of
the Metro BIF program.
--- Proven ability to work in a team environment and manage
multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
--- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
--- High personal and professional ethical standards.
--- Loan underwriting and/or financing experience a plus.
--- Experience as a business owner a plus.
Post Internal Days: 0
Hiring Manager(s): Artesia Wright, Bryan Miyamoto
Open Date: 6/17/2024
Number of Openings: 1
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Keywords: Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development, Azusa , Business Advisor, Other , Los Angeles, California
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