Head of Programme Management

resources to preserve affordable housing, prevent displacement, and provide
business development assistance to local small businesses.
We develop and implement innovative community-based strategies that drive
capital for small business owners, counseling for renters as well as community
development and cultural place keeping work. prevent displacement, and empower community leaders.
Our Vision is a resilient Latine community where all individuals, families, and
future where everyone has the resources and support to achieve their personal
Resident-Led: We center the voices and leadership of Belmont Cragin

residents in every decision, ensuring community priorities drive neighborhood
From board to staff, residents and program participants-the
community is central to decision making and programming.

• our community where they are with timely, relevant support.
• collaboration is the foundation of sustainable impact. Innovative: We pilot creative solutions that challenge traditional approaches

to community and economic development. Data-Driven: We use metrics and lived experience together to guide strategy,

About the Position: The Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator fosters a strong
climate for local small business growth by providing in-depth, confidential business
counseling and training, and resource and referral services to Northwest Side and
Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator is responsible for providing financial and
strategic advice to micro, small and mid-sized businesses to help their businesses
community. This includes supporting the coordination of programming that helps
incubation, training, and educational opportunities.
Small Business Counseling, Training, and Reporting Requirements (45% of time):

~ Provide in-person or virtual counseling that includes feasibility, financial,

regulatory, and operational guidance and technical assistance on the various
o Analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing,
management and operations;
o Providing guidance in the development of business plans and financial
o Preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements;
o Providing information on federal, state, and local regulations and
o Providing guidance in loan packaging to pre-venture, start-up, or
Enter client data and sessions into required CRM tools within a timely manner.
appropriate grant platform.

~ Develop a resource network to be used in providing referrals to appropriate

Plan and market no- to low-cost training on subjects relevant to small

Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into client information
management system.

Create Spanish bilingual business advising tools and resources as needed.
Coordinate basic program operations such as but not limited to:

o Reporting collection.
o Participant technical assistance.

Promote and oversee business advising and training programs and advocate

for small business through presentations to communities, entities, and
business site visits.

~ A bachelor’s or master's degree in business management or similar field or

Bilingual language proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and oral
~ Previous advising and business planning experience with small businesses

Experience with creating business financial reports, working knowledge of

loan applications, familiarity with bookkeeping best practices

~ Excellent record keeping, note-taking, and documentation of client

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and

Comfortable performing in person, phone, and online advising (Zoom,

Microsoft Teams, Skype, etc).

~ Is able to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as

Experience using CRM tools like Salesforce

Typical work schedule is 9-5 Monday through Friday. Based on need, evening and
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment that is

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,

phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

~ This position is an in-person office role that can work hybrid one day per

handicap, disability, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or
local statutes