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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
BUSINESS DEVELOPER
4-DIRECTIONS DEVELOPMENT (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING)
OPEN: AUGUST 2, 2018
CLOSING: AUGUST 16, 2018 @ 3:00 P.M.
Primary Function:
Assist with the delivery of technical assistance, business education, and entrepreneurial resources for Red Lake Band members. Striving to develop and maintain profitable and self-sustaining Red Lake Band member businesses within the Red Lake Nation economy. Reports to Executive Director, full-time position w/benefits, salary; $20.00 - $25.00 hourly.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties:
• Provide entrepreneurial services as outlined in the Program Manual; providing technical assistance, coaching, and training in the areas of business plan development, financial literacy, finance packaging, management, marketing, technology, and accounting
• Provide services to both start-up and existing band member owned businesses
• Assist clients with locating and applying for business financing; helping them through the loan application process
• Help with teaching clients on a one-to-one basis or in a classroom setting; able to transfer knowledge to others and assist with development and presentation of educational classes
• Assist with documentation and maintenance of entrepreneurial activities to assist the program with measurement and evaluation of program impact
• Present appropriate and concise information, meet specified deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and clients
• Assist with marketing and promoting program activities to the community
• Coordinate with Marketing on creation of entrepreneur marketing pieces
• Continuous monitoring of the business environment: analyze reports, trends, and data that will keep the program abreast of changes.
• Work with the Executive Director, to define and achieve annual objectives, schedules, and overall strategies for effective delivery of services
• Be a team member and collaborative partner to maintain effective communication both internally and externally
• Trustworthy with confidential client and tribal information
• Assist to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, clients, contractors, and vendors
• Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree in a Business related field
• Two (2) years of Business experience or Four (4) year of experience managing a Business
• Financial knowledge to create and analyze financial statements (projected and actual)
• Experience compiling and packaging business plans
• Able to work with Windows Office and Quickbooks software
• One or more years of experience in marketing and/or graphic design work is a plus
• Native preference applies in filling this position; those not entitled to native preference will receive consideration without discrimination
• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check
TO APPLY: Applications are being accepted at the Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847.
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