Now Hiring - Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities - Management And Consulting Business Development Coordinator in Minneapolis, MN

Full description of the position

WAGES & BENEFITS: $19.23 - $21.63 hourly; generous paid time off policy, plus 10 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays, and an additional week of paid time off for the week between Christmas and New Year’s; medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; $2,000 annual employer contribution to Health Savings Account; short- and long-term disability insurance; agency-paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance; retirement plan with employer matching on first 4% with immediate vesting. Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month after date of hire.

JOB SUMMARY: NEON's mission is to build wealth for low-to-moderate-income entrepreneurs in North Minneapolis and the surrounding communities. Our vision is to transform North Minneapolis and the surrounding area into a prosperous, visible, sustainable, and highly diverse multicultural community of entrepreneurs. We work with individuals at various stages of entrepreneurship - from "information seekers" to existing business entities, providing a roadmap to start, grow and thrive as scalable businesses. We offer spaces to work, expert guidance from NEON Business Advisors, mentorship, business incubation, development, training, and workshops.

The Business Development Coordinator acts as an administrative assistant for the Business Development team at NEON. The Business Development team serves NEON clients as they begin their entrepreneurial journey, all the way through strategies to grow and expand their business. The Coordinator acts as an integral part of the team, improving efficiency, developing and improving administrative systems, assisting with scheduling meetings and events, completing various administrative tasks in support of the team, and directly interfacing with NEON clients.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Support

• Communicate with NEON clients for intake, onboarding, and program communication.
• Connect with NEON clients prior to and following classes, training, and programs.
• Assist clients to complete application and setup presence in the client portal.
• Print and organize paper documents for use by the department and clients.
• Answer phone calls, field questions and connect clients with the correct member of the Business Development team.
• Complete data entry as needed.

Business Development Team Coordination

• Develop and improve administrative systems and procedures for the Business Development team to improve efficiency and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Manage program schedules for the department, keeping team calendars up to date with upcoming events and details.
• Assist with setup and tear-down of department events.
• Facilitate communication with agency partners to arrange, plan and execute events.
• Manage program schedule.
• Take notes during meetings, programs, and training sessions.
• Create, organize, and manage the NEON Resources Toolbox.
• Interact in person, virtual, by phone, and through email with a variety of individuals from clients to collaborative partners daily.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in relevant field preferred.
• Two years of experience in an administrative support role preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of NEON. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the recruiting process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

NEON participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at [please apply online] See E-Verify’s Right to Work poster at [please apply online] Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.23 - $21.63 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person