Program Associate for Business Development Center

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

PACE is a local community nonprofit organization founded in 1975 to provide services for communities in the greater Los Angeles area. PACEs services include Business Development; Workforce Development; Early Childhood Education (Head Start); Financial Education and Asset Building; Housing and Rehabilitation Services; Weatherization and Energy-conservation programs; and Affordable Housing Development. PACE serves more than 40000 people each year with approximately 350 staff. PACE is recognized as a leader in addressing problems of poverty and economic inequity in ethnic minority communities and has a reputation for being responsive to community needs and known to create innovative solutions to the myriad of challenges faced by our clients. Visit our website to learn more about our organization : SUMMARY

PACE BUSINES promotes the start-up stabilization and growth of small business communities through one-on-one business consultation training workshops events and access to capital. PACE targets low- and moderate-income residents entrepreneurs and business owners with business advisory services and educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their small business. PACE counselors work with entrepreneurs in one-to-one sessions in the areas of management marketing sales finance accounting business development contracting and other disciplines required for small business growth expansion and innovation. SUMMARY

PACE BUSINESS is seeking a highly motivated PROGRAM ASSOCIATE who will carry out the day-to-day program activities supporting business and / or procurement counselors to meet and exceed program performance outcomes & requirements for the program. The Program Associate will provide administrative operational and technical support to ensure the overall delivery and success of programs operated by PACE Business. When directed the Program Associate also will have opportunities to represent PACE and participate in external events to learn from and meet with partners key stakeholders and other community partners. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to work or continue career growth in the nonprofit sector and to serve the community while building a fulfilling career and making a real difference and impact on the community.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Administrative and Project Management Activities (10%)

• Provide project management support across multiple programs based on program-specific needs
• Provide administrative support when needed including notetaking scheduling and coordination and document management
• Other administrative and project management duties as requested by Program Manager(s)

Operational Activities (50%)

Direct Technical Assistance Activities (35%)

Special Projects (5%)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

APPLICATION PROCESS

will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position has been filled.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Program Associate. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position. While performing the responsibilities of this position the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with arms and hands climb or balance and to stoop kneel crouch or crawl carry up to 30 lbs. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Revenue Growth,Customer Services,Business Analysis,Business Administration,Account Management,Business Management,Database,Business Operations,Business Sales,Salesforce,Market Research,Product Management,Client Services,Business Relationships,Sales Process

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 55000 - 75000