BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=402+Chandler+Street+Jamestown+NY+14701) Job Type Full-time Description Position Data: Title:Business Development Specialist Grade:5Exempt:______Non-Exempt:X Immediate Supervisor:Economic Development Coordinator Basic Function or Position Summary: Responsible for working with existing and prospective small businesses for start-up and/or expansion, lending and general technical assistance. Promoting & processing applications for the Home Appliance Loan Program (HALP) to low- to moderate income individuals within the community. Assisting with the underwriting, development, and maintenance of loans.Hours per week 35 Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Salary $17.65 - $18.65/hourly Security Clearance:CAPTAIN Security Access Level 3, V, R Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: • Lead workshops and seminars associated with small business development and/or expansion, such as the Small Business Essentials Class • Facilitates progression of Customer Economic self-sufficiency • Process loan applications and facilitate the approval process through the underwriting, closing and maintenance of loans on the Down Home Solutions platform. • Assists in developing and implementing Small Business Development and entrepreneurialism • Offer technical assistance to small business and microenterprises in service area. • Recruit loan applicants for the micro-enterprise loan fund and prepare documentation of loan requests for committee • Recruit and assist applicants in the administration of grant programs offered through CODI • Assists in the collection and/or repossession of delinquent accounts • Reporting and data analysis as needed • Maintain positive working relationship with other economic development entities, service agencies • Assist supervisor in resource development and community building • Promotes agency mission • Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. • Participates in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development and volunteerism • Act as Notary for CODI/ COI programs • Pull credit reports for business loan applicants, HALP applicants, Seneca Nation of Indians, and Jamestown Department of Economic Development • Develop & Implement CODI Marketing program including brochures, handouts, and print media • Design and publish social media posts • Manage existing portfolio. utilize specialized loan software to post payments, late fees, etc. as well as print and send monthly billing statements, interest letters, etc. • Assist with yearly audits • Write monthly success stories for CODI Board • Attend monthly loan committee meetings and provide additional information as needed • Order property searches as needed • Prepare loan closing documents. facilitate official loan closings and dispersal of loan proceeds. • Other duties as designated by supervisor • Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. • Maintains consistent professional customer service. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal:Economic Development Coordinator, Sr. Accounting Manager, Service Area Managers, B. External:CODI loan committe,economic Development organizations, other service agencies, banks, funders, partners Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: None B. Titles supervised: None Organizational Responsibilities: • Attends appropriate in-services/trainings. • Attend all required meetings. • Participation in COI strategic planning & community needs assessment process, (CQI). • Adheres to all policies and procedures. • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems. Knowledge, Skills Required: • Associates Degree in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting/Marketing preferred; or HS Diploma with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Business ownership, Marketing, Banking or Accounting required. • Minimum of one-year experience in banking, finance, business management, sales, marketing, accounting or small business ownership required. • Independent, self-directed. • Knowledge of general business practices. • Ability to relate to diverse population. • Exceptional verbal and written skills. • Team builder • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Google Docs. Physical • Ability to lift up to and including 10-25 pounds of physical effort. Special Requirements: • Must be able to provide consistent, even-tempered customer service at all times. • Valid Driver’s license • Reliable transportation • Ability to travel throughout the county. • Works compassionately with a diverse population • Experience navigating community programs.