Share Email Opening Title Business Development Coach   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Description Job Title: Business Development Coach Employment Status: Part-Time Job Summary: Under general supervision, uses specialized knowledge of entrepreneurial challenges and needs to provide encouragement, support and individualized coaching for entrepreneurs, micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses. Assesses business, evaluates goals and objectives, and provides guidance in establishing business and strategic plans. Works collaboratively with other program staff, partner organizations and business consultants to help clients establish and grow their business. Growth Center @ AANM increases the capacities of metro Detroit’s immigrants and communities through economic and community development. Dedicated to empowering individuals and communities, the Growth Center provides immigrants, refugees and those with cultural and language barriers with direct connections to a broad array of resources. In addition to providing direct services, the Growth Center aligns clients with partner organizations and adds value to existing resources Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assesses and completes an initial review process of client’s current business structure and direction. Assist clients with the formulation and completion of goals, creation of a strategic plan, and the establishing, writing and/or enhancement of a structured business plan. Provide clients with information and referrals to various programs including training, partner services, mentoring relationships, etc… based on establish goals and objectives. Follow up on the various services the client was referred to ensure participation, measure outcomes and monitor program compliance. Report on program progress at required intervals per department and funding guidelines. Ensure that information on activities and services is collected and documented for accurate and timely reporting as required by the agency and funding sources; meet all reporting requirements for all funding sources. Assists with identifying and recruiting business owners and entrepreneurs to the program. Maintains currency in strategic business planning and goal setting tactics and techniques. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.   Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Business planning and development challenges and effective measures to overcome obstacles. Strategic planning tactics and techniques. Establishing specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-specific goals and objectives. Skill in: Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office. Ability to Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes without organizational authority. Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives. Facilitate meetings, ensuring that all viewpoints, ideas and problems are addressed. Objectively gather information, identify linkages and trends and apply findings to assignments. Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Maintain confidentiality of agency and client information. Ability to understand and speak Arabic or other language of the predominant service population preferred. Educational/Previous Experience Requirements: Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree Required Disciplines: Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related field ~or~ Demonstrated successful experience establishing start- up business or operation or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources. Licenses/Certifications: Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None Working Conditions: Hours:            Normal business hours.  Some additional hours may be required. Travel Required: local travel between ACCESS facilities in Wayne and Macomb counties. Working Environment:         Climate controlled office environment.   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Number of Openings 1   Location Arab American National Museum   About the Organization ACCESS is dedicated to empowering and enabling individuals, families, and communities to lead informed, productive, culturally sensitive and fulfilling lives. ACCESS has been serving the community for more than 40 years. Started by a group of volunteers in 1971 out of a storefront in Dearborn's impoverished south end, ACCESS was created to assist the Arab immigrant population adapt to life in the United States. Today, ACCESS is the largest Arab American human services nonprofit in the United States. With eight locations and more than 100 programs serving metro Detroit, ACCESS offers a wide range of services to a diverse population. ACCESS continues to honor its Arab American heritage while serving as a nonprofit model of excellence - an organization dedicated to community-building, focused on service to those in need, an advocate for cultural and social entrepreneurship, and the values of community service, health, education and philanthropy.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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