Now Hiring - Business Development Coach in Bronx, NY

Title: Business Development Coach

Location: 1309 Louis Nine Blvd, Bronx NY 10459/ Hybrid

Reports to: Vice President, Home Based Childcare Services

About Us:

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve to live in healthy, vibrant communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities of which residents can be proud. WHEDco’s mission is to create and bridge access to resources in the South Bronx that support thriving neighborhoods – from high-quality early education and after-school programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. See [please apply online] for more information.

Job Summary:

WHEDco seeks a highly motivated and energetic team player with a commitment to WHEDco’s mission to provide leadership and support by implementing training, coaching and technical assistance for its Home-Based Childcare Program and to proactively support overall program goals of ensuring quality care for children.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver one-on-one business counseling and assistance to childcare providers on launching, managing, and growing their business, from accounting/bookkeeping, marketing, to accessing capital, technology integration and business planning at every stage.
• Help businesses and start-ups to create simple but thorough business plans and marketing plans to guide their growth and help them become loan- and grant-ready.
• Monitor and support clients’ progress in implementing strategies to improve their operations and overcome constraints; help them pivot, evaluate results, and connect to critical resources.
• Provide financial business counseling and analysis to help clients to enhance their financial stability and business and financial recordkeeping, to comply with applicable regulations.
• Creatively deliver small business trainings and workshops.
• Expand curricula.
• Integrate financial and money management programs.
• Perform other related duties as may be requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business administration, economics or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in business or financial management and analysis.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience designing and/or delivering training and coaching to adults.
• Committed to serving multi-ethnic communities that are majority immigrant or BIPOC.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Skilled in MS Office. Business/financial software a plus.
• Ability to solve problems, find common ground and achieve results with minimal support.
• Able to build relationships with and motivate stakeholders with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
• Able to proactively multi-task and adapt to changing and competing needs.
• Experience in creating presentations and marketing materials.
• Proven ability and/or demonstrated work experience where maintaining confidentiality is critical and expected.
• Must be willing and able to work a hybrid remote/in-office schedule to begin and attend in-person client sessions and provider site visits/meetings as needed, with the likelihood of a fuller in-office schedule in the future.

Excellent benefits and competitive salary ($70,000) based on experience.

All new hires must provide proof of having received at least one dose of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) authorized COVID-19 vaccine by their first day of employment, and proof of full vaccination within 30 calendar days.

WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10459: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• business or financial management and analysis: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bronx, NY 10459