Open Position



Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator - Small Business Development Program



Organization Description



The Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) community development corporation founded in 1991. LEDC’s mission is to improve the wealth building capacity of low to moderate-income Latinos and other underserved communities in the Washington Metropolitan area through small business development, homeownership counseling and affordable housing preservation.



Position Description



The Small Business Development program at LEDC provides services to small businesses in the DC area including business training, one-on-one technical assistance and micro-loans to businesses that are unable to obtain financing from mainstream banks. Our clients range from small start-up cleaning or construction companies to hair salons and bakeries with multiple employees. Many of our clients are Latino immigrants who are very entrepreneurial but need assistance adapting to the US business environment. Our training and technical assistance services provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge to successfully open and grow their businesses, from learning how to conduct a feasibility study, to designing a web page or learning how to use QuickBooks software, we strive to provide the most practical tools that will make our clients competitive in the marketplace.



The Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator will play a central role in successfully executing these services. You will report directly to the Business Training Manager and will participate in the launching of our new technical assistance program, directly providing one-on-one consulting to our clients. In addition, you will be responsible for organizing and facilitating ongoing business courses and workshops. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and diverse business experience including knowledge of business plan development, marketing, bookkeeping, tax issues and financial statements. We are continuously striving to improve the services we are offering our clients, thus we need an energetic, self-starter who is not afraid to think out of the box.



Responsibilities



- Provide one-on-one consulting and coaching to assist with start-up, business planning, marketing or other business related needs

- Maintain contact with clients monitoring their progress through phone calls, meetings and site visits

- Assist in the organization, implementation and evaluation of training courses

- Serve as an instructor/facilitator in ongoing business courses and workshops

- Maintain client data

- Marketing and outreach to potential clients

- Develop new services based on client needs



Qualifications



- Speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish

- 2-3 years work experience in business, microenterprise development, teaching or training

- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

- Self-starter, who is able to work with limited supervision

- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, especially Latino and immigrant populations

- Available to work nights and weekends as needed

- Marketing, graphic design or web design experience a plus

- Interest in entrepreneurship



Details



- Position is pending grant approval in mid-September; Available October 1st

- Salary range is negotiable depending on experience, qualifications, and salary history. Range is $35K - $43K per year. Compensation includes 401K, healthcare plan, and 3 weeks of vacation plus a week of holiday at Christmas.

- LEDC offices are located on 18th Street in Adams Morgan, the heart of DC nightlife and a really fun area to live and work!

- To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:



Trisha Clauson, Business Training Manager

Latino Economic Development Corporation

2316 18th Street NW

Washington, DC 20009

tclauson@ledcdc.org

Fax: (202) 588-5204