IBC WNY Business Specialist-Temporary

About the role

Under the supervision of the IBC Finger Lakes Coordinator, the Business Specialist will assist in implementing and administering the Ibero Business Center (IBC) program objectives and goals across all IBC Regions. The Specialist empowers clients with the knowledge needed to start and maintain profitable businesses, helping them achieve economic security and independence for themselves and their families.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the IBC Finger Lakes Coordinator.
• Assist in preparing program content, delivery methods, and budgetary requirements for each specific program.
• Support Spanish and English-speaking entrepreneurs and small business clients with business plan preparation, technical assistance, consulting, loan processes, and other business support services.
• Facilitate and assist the IBC team with agendas, schedules, and expectations for periodic training classes and workshops, including course dates, pitch competition dates, curriculum topics, and other pertinent information.
• Assist with client contact and database entries to report goals and outcomes.
• Support outreach to entrepreneurs by helping the IBC team develop strategic marketing campaigns to reach targeted demographics.
• Assist the IBC Team in planning the Pitch Competition—participants who complete the program pitch their business ideas and compete for startup funding.
• Work outside of normal working hours as needed.

Requirements

• Analytical Skills: Ability to use reasoning to solve problems.
• Accuracy: Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Customer Oriented: Address customer needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented: Pay attention to minute details of tasks.
• Diversity Oriented: Work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ethical: Demonstrate professionalism conforming to accepted standards.
• Independent Learning: Prioritize tasks, manage time, and meet deadlines with self-motivation.
• Leadership: Motivate, influence, and support others to accomplish team and organizational goals.
• Training & Presentation Skills.
• Reliability: Dependable and trustworthy.
• Communication, Oral: Communicate effectively with others using spoken word.
• Communication, Written: Communicate clearly and concisely in writing.

Skills and Qualifications

• Classroom management experience or people development.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English).
• Intermediate or advanced computer knowledge with Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

The position requires occasional standing, squatting, lifting of up to approximately 30 lbs., and frequent sitting.