Business & Loan Counselor II for Nonprofit

Business Counselor II

PACE is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Business Counselor II who will carry out the day-to-day program activities for meeting and exceeding program performance outcomes & requirements. The individual will collaborate with other business counselors, loan / credit counselors, program assistants, interns, and volunteers. When directed, the Business Counselor will act as the representative of PACE in cultivating and maintaining collaborative working relationships with all partners, key stakeholders, and other community partners. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to work or continue career growth in the nonprofit sector and to serve the community. This is a wonderful opportunity to build a fulfilling career while making a real difference and impact in the community!

PACE is a local community nonprofit organization founded in 1976 to provide services for communities in the greater Los Angeles area. PACE's services include Business Development; Workforce Development; Early Childhood Education (Head Start); Financial Education and Asset Building; Housing and Rehabilitation Services; Weatherization and Energy-conservation programs; and Affordable Housing Development. PACE serves more than 40,000 people each year with approximately 350+ staff. PACE is recognized as a leader in addressing problems of poverty and economic inequity in ethnic minority communities and has a reputation for being responsive to community needs and known to create innovative solutions to the myriad of challenges faced by our clients.

PACE BUSINESS promotes the growth and economic expansion of diverse Southern Californian communities through the infusion of capital and the provision of business consultation services and financial literacy training. PACE targets low- and moderate-income residents, entrepreneurs and business owners with diverse loan products as well as technical assistance focused on financial education and credit building. PACE Business provides no-cost advising services and low-cost educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their small business. PACE business advisors work with entrepreneurs in one-to-one sessions in the areas of management, marketing, sales, finance, accounting, and other disciplines required for small business growth, expansion, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain constructive relationships with funders and key community stakeholders
• Actively engage and collaborate with staff of PACE BDC, community partners, consultants and other PACE departments, consultants, speakers, interns, and volunteers
• Collaborate and coordinate with other PACE Business teams when there are other opportunities for client referrals and / or cross-teaming

Program Implementation :

Business Development :

Education, Experiences and Skills

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Special Requirements

Compensation & Benefits

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Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Development and Marketing Director. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, carry up to 30 lbs. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision