CATEGORY

• Administrative Support

• Coordinator

• Director

• Executive team

• Manager

• Sales

X Other

POSITION TYPE

X Full-time (1)

X OR Part-time (2)

• Intern(Intern would be a great option)

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HIRE DATE:
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LOCATION: Salt Lake County
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HOURS 40+/WEEK

• Exempt

X Non-exempt
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WAGE: $18/hour
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*ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
The Salt Lake Chamber is the state’s largest and longest-standing business association. A statewide

chamber of commerce with members in all 29 Utah counties, the Chamber represents the broad

interests of the state’s 63,000-plus employers, which employ more than 1.4 million Utahns.
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*JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Lead Business Advisor of the Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah) Northern Office, hosted by the Salt Lake Chamber, the Business Outreach Navigator will help accomplish the WBCUtah’s mission to help Utah women build confidence, create opportunities and experience success in business ownership.

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*The Navigator, representing WBCUtah, will serve as an important part of Salt Lake County’s Center of Opportunity Partnership (CO-OP) program which is a long-term initiative to connect lower-income businesses and community resources. The Navigator will seek out and identify “Opportunity Businesses” within Salt Lake County communities experiencing economic opportunity gaps, assess their needs and goals and then connect them to the most appropriate CO-OP Business Services Partner for hand-holding support.
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These communities include, but are not limited to:

• Black

• Latinx

• Native American

• Asian-Pacific

• Subcontinent Asian American

• women

• LGBTQ+

• persons with disabilities

• socially and/or economically disadvantaged communities, including those located in geographies with lower economic opportunity

The Business Outreach Navigator will help accomplish Salt Lake County’s CO-OP goal to create an ecosystem of businesses, community-based organizations and business services organizations which leverage each other's strengths to ensure “Opportunity Businesses” can thrive in Salt Lake County.
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*PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate and work directly with other Business Outreach Navigators on collaborative outreach and engagement efforts, including campaigns, events etc., to connect with communities experiencing economic opportunity gaps

• Travel throughout the county, with flexibility in the schedule, including night and weekend hours on a case-to-case basis and/or for special events

• Document, monitor, and evaluate outreach and referral activities and success rates, grant hours, and efficacy; prepare and submit reports using provided data management tools

• Utilize, update, and maintain a referral network of local service providers, business resources, state and federal agency resources, and financial institutions for Opportunity Businesses within identified communities

• Based on business owner needs and preferences, establish an action plan and refer each owner to appropriate partners providing CO-OP Business Services

• Identify, Develop and use best practices for how to assess an Opportunity Business’ needs, such as skills development, mentoring, professional services, access to capital etc.

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Team Support

• Participate in regular WBCUtah team & CO-OP meetings, quarterly, and annual strategic planning and help set and accomplish center goals and objectives

• Assist with planning, registration, set-up, and cleanup of WBCUtah events and training and Salt Lake Chamber major annual events.

• Comply with WBCUtah, SL County/CO-OP branding, communications policies and other standard operating procedures and protocol

• Participate in cross-training to ensure efficiency in ongoing operations

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*QUALIFICATIONS

• Language: Bilingual(?)

• Knowledge: Understanding of basic principles and practices of small and micro business operations and the barriers and challenges unique to underserved communities, New Americans and refugees.

• Interpersonal: Ability to listen actively, and communicate effectively, empathetically, professionally, and efficiently, both orally and in writing, to a varied audience.

• Project Management: 1 year experience with program coordination, setting and accomplishing goals/objectives, strategic decision making

• Data: Experience with gathering and analyzing data, and preparing and submitting reports, including descriptive narratives

• Efficiency: Experience working independently, balancing priorities while being detail-oriented and organized, and successful with time management and deadlines.

• Values: Exhibits a strong work ethic and personal values match WBCUtah core values of Equity, Trust, Compassion, Collaboration and Celebrating Success

• Environment: Enjoys and contributes to a nonprofit mission-driven team environment by displaying honesty, is highly dependable and trusted for special projects and confidential matters

• Motivation: Is resourceful, creative, flexible, curious and motivated to develop and improve efficiencies/outcomes and new skill sets.

• Transportation: Can provide own transportation and work occasional weekends and evenings, as needed

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*SKILLS

• Proficient in Google Suite, including Docs, Sheets, Slides.

• Experienced with online and social media platforms, efficiency apps and databases.

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*EDUCATION
Some college preferred

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The Ideal Candidate:
*WBCUtah is seeking a talented and hard-working individual to join a mission-driven team to accelerate the mission and good being done, specifically in Salt Lake County.

A good Outreach Coordinator has a natural desire to connect people, especially those who are disadvantaged. This quality inspires them to reach out to members of the local community and foster meaningful relationships between them and their employers. They have excellent written and verbal communication, enabling them to give speeches at events or write proposals for community initiatives. Further, a good Outreach Coordinator has great interpersonal communication that allows them to interact with various people on a daily basis.

A good Outreach Coordinator also completes proactive research to find new business partners or advocate for community programs that involve their business. A great Business Outreach Navigator steps up to help before being asked or compelled to, and is beloved by their co-collaborators and is known for going the extra mile to help others and can be trusted to keep their word, fulfill their assignments; arrive early and stay late where needed.

A candidate will stand out with a well-written and helpful cover letter.*

Application Questions:
*Share an example of how you have connected with and served BIPOC individuals and communities.

Share an example of being self-motivated and action-oriented.
Briefly describe a project you led or worked on, your role and the outcome.*

Will you please provide a cover letter?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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