What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Business & Credit Programs position at COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP?
The Manager of Business & Credit Programs is responsible for the
administration & management of the Community Development Partnership?s
(CDP) small business technical assistance & lending programs. The
Manager provides program implementation support to the Director of
Business & Credit Programs & is also responsible for strategic outreach
to business communities. In addition, the Manager is responsible for
encouraging & nurturing partnerships with local businesses, community
members & other non-profits to further the CDP?s mission. The Manager of
Business & Credit Programs reports to the Director of Business & Credit
Programs & will work from the CDP?s office at 180 Cranberry Hwy, Unit 5,
Orleans, Massachusetts. Opportunities for remote work of up to 3 days
per week are available after the successful completion of a 120-day
Introductory period & subject to approval by the position?s supervisor.
This is a Full-Time Exempt Position (37.5 hours/week). Our Ideal
Candidate: This position primarily works one-on-one with entrepreneurs &
the candidate should be confident & effective in building rapport
quickly with people from many different backgrounds. The candidate
should be 1) passionate about the CDP?s mission, 2) have strong
counseling & facilitation skills, & 3) is excited to help small
businesses succeed. Our ideal candidate is: experienced with working in
small business development able to develop leadership skills,
particularly with L-Moderate Income communities, communities of color &
immigrant communities. energetic, collaborative & a dependable team
player, a problem solver who can adapt in the moment, confident in
generating new ideas & bringing them to fruition, as well as stepping
into existing programs & understanding why they operate the way they do,
someone with strong writing & speaking skills, both formally &
informally. This is an opportunity to exp& & contribute to an already
successful, visible, & highly valued program within the CDP & have
significant long-term impact on the Lower & Outer Cape. Specific duties
will include but not necessarily be limited to: Technical Assistance
Respond to inquiries for Technical Assistance & grant opportunities for
business owners. Provide in-depth individual small business technical
assistance to assist entrepreneurs to start up, grow or exp& their
businesses. Provide these services at the CDP offices, via zoom or in
person at regional office hours locations across the Lower Cape.
Workshops Develop & deliver training programs & workshops on various
topics to help clients build their skills & knowledge. Schedule &
facilitate workshops for small business owners. Coordinate with program
partners to facilitate programs & workshops Loan Programs: Process loan
payments on GMS & report loan activity monthly. Report principal &
interest breakdown to Chief Financial & Operations Officer for each loan
payment & any other adjustments made to loan balances Provide monthly
loan balance summaries to the Accounting Department & at monthly Lending
Committee meetings. Cape Cod Fisheries Trust: Annual preparation of
applications & required program documentation Assist all eligible
lessees in the preparation of applications & required program
documentation Maintain client records, files & data collection systems
Accept lease payments & transfer quota per lease terms Attend Fisheries
Trust leadership meetings & scallop meetings See complete job
description on their website located on the More Information Button
Review begins May 16, 2025. Position open until filled. \*\*\*Full Job
Description available on our website by clicking HERE
administration & management of the Community Development Partnership?s
(CDP) small business technical assistance & lending programs. The
Manager provides program implementation support to the Director of
Business & Credit Programs & is also responsible for strategic outreach
to business communities. In addition, the Manager is responsible for
encouraging & nurturing partnerships with local businesses, community
members & other non-profits to further the CDP?s mission. The Manager of
Business & Credit Programs reports to the Director of Business & Credit
Programs & will work from the CDP?s office at 180 Cranberry Hwy, Unit 5,
Orleans, Massachusetts. Opportunities for remote work of up to 3 days
per week are available after the successful completion of a 120-day
Introductory period & subject to approval by the position?s supervisor.
This is a Full-Time Exempt Position (37.5 hours/week). Our Ideal
Candidate: This position primarily works one-on-one with entrepreneurs &
the candidate should be confident & effective in building rapport
quickly with people from many different backgrounds. The candidate
should be 1) passionate about the CDP?s mission, 2) have strong
counseling & facilitation skills, & 3) is excited to help small
businesses succeed. Our ideal candidate is: experienced with working in
small business development able to develop leadership skills,
particularly with L-Moderate Income communities, communities of color &
immigrant communities. energetic, collaborative & a dependable team
player, a problem solver who can adapt in the moment, confident in
generating new ideas & bringing them to fruition, as well as stepping
into existing programs & understanding why they operate the way they do,
someone with strong writing & speaking skills, both formally &
informally. This is an opportunity to exp& & contribute to an already
successful, visible, & highly valued program within the CDP & have
significant long-term impact on the Lower & Outer Cape. Specific duties
will include but not necessarily be limited to: Technical Assistance
Respond to inquiries for Technical Assistance & grant opportunities for
business owners. Provide in-depth individual small business technical
assistance to assist entrepreneurs to start up, grow or exp& their
businesses. Provide these services at the CDP offices, via zoom or in
person at regional office hours locations across the Lower Cape.
Workshops Develop & deliver training programs & workshops on various
topics to help clients build their skills & knowledge. Schedule &
facilitate workshops for small business owners. Coordinate with program
partners to facilitate programs & workshops Loan Programs: Process loan
payments on GMS & report loan activity monthly. Report principal &
interest breakdown to Chief Financial & Operations Officer for each loan
payment & any other adjustments made to loan balances Provide monthly
loan balance summaries to the Accounting Department & at monthly Lending
Committee meetings. Cape Cod Fisheries Trust: Annual preparation of
applications & required program documentation Assist all eligible
lessees in the preparation of applications & required program
documentation Maintain client records, files & data collection systems
Accept lease payments & transfer quota per lease terms Attend Fisheries
Trust leadership meetings & scallop meetings See complete job
description on their website located on the More Information Button
Review begins May 16, 2025. Position open until filled. \*\*\*Full Job
Description available on our website by clicking HERE