Overview

South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (SBNDC) seeks a part-time Small Business Specialist to help South Boston’s small businesses improve their processes and policies and build broad support and awareness of the South Boston Chamber of Commerce’s work and impact in the South Boston neighborhood.

A state-certified nonprofit community development corporation founded by local residents in 1983,  SBNDC’s core mission is to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood. Economic development -- including supporting small locally owned businesses -- is a major component of this mission. Since 2016, South Boston NDC has provided financial, administrative, and operational support to the South Boston Chamber of Commerce. 

The Small Business Specialist will be responsible for helping to stabilize or grow existing local small businesses, especially minority- and women-owned business establishments (MWBEs).

This is an ideal opportunity for a driven, persistent, experienced professional with a strong track record of owning a small business or working with small businesses.

This position reports to SBNDC Executive Director Donna Brown. Visit www.sbndc.org to learn more about our organization.

 Start Date

On or around Sept. 20, 2021

Work Location

This role offers a flexible location and schedule. The Small Business Specialist will be expected to meet with Donna Brown on a regular basis at SBNDC’s office (located at 273 D Street, South Boston), and will be encouraged to work remotely and within the neighborhood for the majority of the time.

Schedule

Flexible schedule of 20-30 hours per week 

Responsibilities

• Work with business owners to develop individualized strategies for increasing or stabilizing revenue, increasing or preserving employment opportunities, increasing market share, and accessing growth capital

• Discuss operational challenges and evaluate business data to identify areas of opportunities

• Provide outreach and technical assistance

• Help certify eligible minority- and women-owned businesses

• Provide specialized short-term assistance with marketing and social media coaching and IT support

• Offer application assistance for available post-pandemic grants, and similar

• Compile a directory of LGBTQ-owned businesses

Compensation

• $25-$30 per hour, commensurate upon experience

• Employer 401(k) contribution

• Paid vacation

• Flexible and supportive work environment

• Commitment to professional development for all staff

Qualifications

Required

• Experience working with small businesses 

• Excellent written communication skills

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Persistent and personable

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with social media platforms and experience using social media in a professional setting

Desired

• Familiarity with South Boston or a desire to learn about the community

To Apply

Interested candidates should send a current resume and cover letter describing their relevant experience and why they are interested in this position to ginger.deshaney@sbndc.org.

SBNDC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.