Business Specialist
Catholic Charities of Omaha - Omaha
Nonprofit
Full-Time
Location
Name of Facility: Catholic CharitiesAddress
9223 Bedford Ave.
Omaha, Nebraska
68133
Submitted By
Name: Kelly BolteEmail: Kellyb@ccomaha.org
Description
Department: MicrobusinessReports to: Director, Microbusiness and Asset Development
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Present and/or host seminars and workshops on different topics.Assess the content of the trainings/seminars and assist the Program Manager/Director in any efforts to improve curriculum according to clients’ needs
Assist with the recruitment efforts and ensure class participation
Assist with the development of the annual calendar for seminars/webinars. Find speakers and coordinate logistics of such seminars/webinars.
Provide technical assistance in English and Spanish to clients in all business-related issues: Business Plan development, business registration, EIN application, Sales Tax Permits, Sales Tax reports, licenses applications, estimates, etc.
Research different business topics to keep updated on any regulation or change in business practices that may affect business owners.
Stay knowledgeable in industry practices of those industries that are of most interest for our clients such as cleaning, construction, food, etc. as well as research information as needed.
Community involvement and Outside partnerships
Coordinates whatever teaching structures and relationships as needed to support program participants and further the goals of effective microbusiness development.
Maintains working positive relationships with related community groups, including NBDC, OSBN, SBA, EEC, SourceLink Nebraska, lending institutions, and all other organizations and programs which further the continued development of microbusinesses.
Assist Program Manager with the supervision of the volunteers as needed
Coordinate and maintain real-time communication with alumni group. Organize ongoing activities to promote mentoring and support to former alumni members.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust be fluent in English
Fluency in a secondary language (Spanish) REQUIRED
Understanding of diverse cultures with sensitivity to all low-income persons and other disadvantaged persons with multi-cultural backgrounds.
Good verbal and written communication and adult teaching skills.
Computer proficiency including MS word, excel, power point, outlook. Graphic Design Programs knowledge would be a plus.
Up-to-date working knowledge of small business management and self-employment issues, including requirements at the local, state and federal level.
Ability to function as an active, collaborative team member.
Knowledge of Catholic Charities’ mission, values, vision, and ethical standards.
Knowledge of the Catholic Charities Compliance Program requirements including – but not limited to – the Code of Ethics, the
Compliance Policy, all organization-wide policies for compliance and compliance procedures affecting specific duties and responsibilities.