Small Business Developer

NewVue Communities is seeking a Small Business Developer to join their team in Fitchburg, MA. Reporting to the Director of Small Business Development, the Small Business Developer will be responsible for small business assistance projects and ventures including workshops, groups and the operation of NewVue’s technical assistance program. This position will require administration of small business assistance programs, marketing of programs, technical assistance and training to small and micro-business entrepreneurs, preparation of loan packages, and the negotiation of financing terms. The Small Business Developer will work with various board committees as well as a diverse constituency. The successful candidate must be sensitive to the concerns and needs of minority owned small businesses, and low-income individuals.

Small Business Developer Job Qualifications

• College degree required in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in community development, the administration of small business or micro loan programs, and technical assistance to small businesses strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with standard financial reports, business statements and commercial lending a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with external partners, including volunteer boards, community groups, small businesses, and low-income individuals.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written) required.
• Experience running a small business a plus.

Why you should apply

Overall Responsibilities

Work within a team-oriented environment to advance NewVue’s mission and all its initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver one-on-one technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs, including business planning and financing guidance.

About NewVue Communities

NewVue Communities is a community development corporation led by residents of diverse incomes and backgrounds. We envision healthy neighborhoods where people choose to live, work and invest. Through our four program lines of community organizing, homeownership, small business, and real estate development we work to develop quality housing, create economic opportunities, and foster civic engagement in North Central Massachusetts from Athol to Harvard.

NewVue Communities is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or exclusive. In this position it may be asked to perform other tasks as may be required. Those considered for this position must be sensitive to the needs of low- and moderate-income persons, as well as responsive to the community that NewVue serves, funders, program participants, and NewVue’s members.

If you believe that you have skills and qualifications that would contribute to NewVue and to this position, we encourage you to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume as one document to jobs@nvcomm.org. No letters or phone calls please. Questions should be addressed to : Sarah Tavitian, Small Business Senior Manager – stavitian@nvcomm.org. Position will be open until filled.

NewVue Communities views diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence as vital principles in all of our work with clients and communities. We welcome and encourage applications from visible minority groups members, indigenous persons, members of the LGBTQ community, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the diversity of the organization and who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

NewVue Communities provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.