Native Business Accelerator Coordinator
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 29 - 31
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
NAYA offers an exceptional benefits package including free medical dental and vision insurance for employees (with affordable options for family members) a 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match paid vacation and 16 paid holidays. This is a full-time position between the working hours of 9am 6pm Monday through Friday which may include evenings and occasional weekends as needed.
The pay rate for this position ranges from $29-31.50 an hour.
Who You Are
- Ideally you have work or lived experience within Native communitiesor a strong commitment to learning Native history and understanding the Urban Native experience.
- You have 25 years of experience supporting small businesses entrepreneurs or microenterprise programs ideally with Native communities.
- You are skilled in business coaching technical assistance and mentorship coordination.
- You are an effective communicator both written and verbal and can build relationships with clients mentors partners and stakeholders.
- You are organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple programs deadlines and events simultaneously.
- You are comfortable working independently while staying in communication with management when decisions or outside support are needed.
- Youre organized dependable and able to prioritize tasks especially when multiple needs arise at once.
- You understand confidentiality maintain professional boundaries and show up consistently for your team.
- Youre comfortable using basic computer tools such as email word processing and spreadsheets
What Youll Do
- Lead the Native Business Accelerator program from application through graduation managing recruitment retention and mentorship coordination.
- Design and deliver business workshops and curriculum covering topics such as financial planning bookkeeping marketing social media market research and growth strategies.
- Connect clients to professional networks mentors economic development support and business opportunities.
- Track client progress maintain program data and write reports on outcomes and successes.
- Coordinate Native-focused marketplaces pop-up retail initiatives and other business events in collaboration with NAYA staff.
- Represent NAYA at community and business events building relationships with stakeholders and partners.
- Collaborate with internal teams participate in trainings and contribute to cross-departmental projects.
- Maintain confidentiality promote a safe and secure environment and perform other duties as assigned.
Application Instructions
Providing a cover letter helps us best understand your interest in the role so we encourage you to submit one along with your resume. If you need accommodation during the application process please email
NAYA is committed to building a work environment that respects and inspires every community member. Our mission is to serve Urban Native youth and families so we strongly encourage Native people to apply. We encourage applications from members of other historically marginalized groups as well including women people of color those with disabilities members of the LGBTQ community and those who have served in the military.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- Ellucian
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Visio
- Detailing
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative Experience
