Requisition ID: req36922
Job Title: Small Business Counselor
Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: USD 25.00 – 26.25 Hourly
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Job Description
IRC Background: The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster including the climate crisis to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of services including intensive case management, employment and economic empowerment services, immigration assistance, health and wellness programming, and education support to refugee and immigrant families in Washington State. IRC Seattle is committed to providing trauma-informed, equitable, and accessible services and maintaining and evolving a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
Job Overview:
IRC Seattle’s Economic Empowerment Department supports refugees and immigrants in securing entry-level employment, developing career pathways, learning basic financial management skills, and starting or expanding small businesses. Under the direction of the Small Business Program Coordinator, the Small Business Counselor will support the continued development of IRC Seattle’s Small Business Program, modeled after the success of a proven microenterprise model used by other IRC field offices, and supported by IRC’s headquarters-based Technical Advisors. This position will also oversee operation of the New American Artisan Collective, a sewing program that provides instruction and technical assistance for refugee women to start sewing related home-based businesses. The Small Business Counselor will support refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs with individualized one-on-one technical assistance, access to low-barrier financing, and linguistically and culturally accessible trainings and workshops that target their specific needs.
Major Responsibilities:
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Small Business Program Coordinator, Economic Empowerment
Indirect Reporting: Economic Empowerment Program Manager, Deputy Director for Economic Empowerment Program Quality and Innovation (HQ)
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Economic Empowerment staff, Regular communication/coordination with other IRC departments
External: Monthly calls with counterparts in other IRC offices across US programs network, external community partners
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Education
Work Experience
* Knowledge of and experience with an array of business topics, including marketing, management, financing, and entrepreneurship
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
Working Environment:
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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