Neighborhood Business Manager

Neighborhood Business Manager

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director or designee, the Neighborhood Business Manager is responsible for providing needs assessment, direct assistance and the delivery of programming and initiatives to address the needs of merchants, Boston Main Streets and other neighborhood business districts in Boston.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the strengthening of existing and launch of new businesses in Boston.
• Assist in the strengthening of Boston Main Streets and other neighborhood commercial districts.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and sustaining programs and initiatives to address business needs, including women, minority, and immigrant-owned businesses.
• Identify business needs and provide one-on-one business assistance for a wide diversity of businesses and entrepreneurs, including :
• Guidance on how to start, strengthen, or relocate a business in Boston.
• Connections to appropriate business service organizations for legal advice, financial assistance, business plan development, bookkeeping services, and marketing experts.
• Provide referral recommendations on requests for loans and other financial assistance.
• Provide assistance with permitting and licensing requests.
• Assist businesses with site selection service providers in Boston's neighborhoods and Boston Main Street commercial districts based on business needs.
• Provide direct assistance and / or referrals on requests for additional City services.
• Develop formal and informal partnerships with external organizations in order to better leverage and coordinate business assistance resources.
• Provide support on district planning issues.
• Develop and provide administrative oversight of grants and contracts related to supporting Boston's neighborhood businesses and neighborhood commercial districts.
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms :

Union / Salary Plan / Grade : SEIU 888 / N-22

Hours per week : 35