Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Communities Unlimited hires a Small Business Consultant to provide one-on-one management and business skills consulting to startup and existing small businesses, primarily in rural and underserved communities. The role also develops and facilitates trainings and builds community relationships to support small business growth and economic development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial and operational assessments for small business clients, identify growth challenges, and recommend strategies to improve business performance and sustainability
• Develop scopes of services, financial projections, and actionable plans while delivering consulting services and financial literacy education to business owners
• Analyze financial data, including ratio analysis, to support decision-making and guide clients toward positive business growth outcomes
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, business owners, and partners while promoting economic development resources and identifying new funding or partnership opportunities
• Maintain accurate client documentation, reporting, timekeeping, and communication while supporting team collaboration, staff training, and organizational initiatives

Skills

• Option A: Master's degree in business, management, finance, administration, or a related field and at least 1 year experience in business ownership, startups, business development, operations, finance, consulting, or leadership roles supporting business growth or turnaround efforts
• Option B:  Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, administration, or a related field and at least 5 years' experience in business ownership, startups, business development, operations, finance, consulting, or leadership roles supporting business growth or turnaround efforts
• Strong facilitation, writing, and communication skills, and comfort with everyday business software
• Ability to develop workshops related to small business management consulting
• Ability to reach out and build new and existing partnerships in the target communities
• Ability to work one-on-one with entrepreneurs with the goal of building their business skills and management capacity as business owners
• Ability to work independently, with accountability for results
• Ability to assist in training other management consultants
• Must maintain a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage
• Must be authorized to work in the USA

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Employer 401k Match
• Paid holiday, vacation and sick time
• An ideal candidate will work from home; however, candidate must currently reside in the Jackson, MS area.

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