Job Title:                     Training & Technical Assistance Officer

Job Function:              Responsible for instructing workshops for the small business community as well as mentoring start-up and existing small businesses throughout New Jersey on various business issues.

Accountability:           Reports to Director of Training & Technical Assistance

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruct small business workshops using UCEDC’s curriculum.
• Mentor UCEDC clients on a variety of business issues to fit their current needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partner organizations through the state.
• Perform site visits to UCEDC loan clients
• Respond to inquiries from clients and the business community to provide timely business advice and referrals.
• Perform public speaking to inform the business community about UCEDC services at events.
• Timely reporting of activities for inclusion in reports to funding agencies
• Assist clients with UCEDC’s loan application process.

Skills:

• 5 years business experience, 2 years working with small business owners and entrepreneurs
• Business ownership experience a plus
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus
• Strong oral and written skills
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, marketing and operational issues as they relate to small businesses, including the use of social media
• Familiar with using QuickBooks or other computerized accounting systems
• Experience in public speaking and facilitating training workshops
• Experience in developing curriculum for business training courses