Bridge Advisor

BRIDGE Advisor

This position is essential to the success of TEDCO's BRIDGE Program. The Advisor will engage directly with business owners to assess their business needs, guide them through TEDCO's Investment and Scale Readiness framework, and connect them with the appropriate resources within the Mid-Atlantic ecosystem and beyond. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of business development and the ability to foster relationships with diverse stakeholders. The BRIDGE Advisor will play a pivotal role in ensuring businesses are prepared to secure the funding and support they need to thrive.

Primary Responsibilities (85%) :

• Assessment and Individualized Roadmaps (40%) :

Conduct comprehensive Investment and Scale Readiness Assessments for businesses entering the BRIDGE Program.

Maintain regular communication with business owners to track progress against their individualized roadmaps.

Act as a connector between businesses and the broader TA ecosystem, including local Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and others.

General and Administrative Responsibilities (15%) :

Strategic Responsibilities (5%) :

Qualifications :

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

Upon request, TEDCO will make reasonable accommodations so that applicants and employees may meet the essential job functions, provided doing so does not present an undue hardship as defined by the EEOC. TEDCO is an equal employment opportunity employer. Decisions around hiring, promotions, transfers, professional development, training and other aspects of the employment relationship are made without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.