Temporary Business Advisor (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Organization: Hacienda Community Development Corporation

Date Posted: June 11, 2026

Location: Portland, OR

Position Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Temporary

Primary Job Functions: Small business development, business advising

Language Requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish

Educational Requirements: Other

Experience Requirements: 2 years

Salary Range: $26.50 - $27.50/hour

Benefits: This is a temporary position ineligible for our benefits package as described below. 

Description & Details:

Hacienda CDC, a trusted community development corporation that strengthens individuals and families through affordable housing, holistic services, and advocacy, is searching for a Temporary Business Advisor to be inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of the Portland Metro, to empower members of the community to turn their dreams and ideas into reality.

When you join the Empresarios team at Hacienda CDC, you join a team that is dedicated to helping small food business owners from underserved communities achieve financial stability. Your position will focus on providing one-on-one coaching by supporting clients with business and marketing plans, financial stability, obtaining necessary licenses, and more.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing or owning a food or beverage-related business and be bilingual in English and Spanish. They will be a go-getter who excels at actively listening, being resourceful, and eager to find new ways to help ideas fly. They will show commitment and appreciation for their clients and the diverse backgrounds they come from.

Does this sound like you? If so, we offer:

• A mission focused on connecting low-income households and communities of color to new opportunities that support youth, families, and people on their journeys to start a business or buy a home.
• A team with a genuine interest and enthusiasm for food businesses and their clients, and sees the potential in each of them.
• An opportunity for you to make a lasting impact on individual small-business owners.

This position's primary responsibilities include:

• Providing direct coaching and support to those wanting to start or grow their food-related businesses.
• Meeting with clients to assess their needs and develop action plans.
• Offering support in business and marketing plan development, and other related business development requirements.
• Aid business owners in obtaining business registrations, licenses, and other required documentation.
• Help clients assess business viability and guide them on accessing capital.
• Advise clients on maintaining financial records and maintaining compliant recordkeeping systems.
• Develop and deliver curriculum at small-business-related educational workshops.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in small business ownership or management, entrepreneurship, marketing, finances, or a related field.
• Experience in the food industry is strongly preferred.
• A commitment to being resourceful and providing outstanding customer service.
• A team player who takes a high level of responsibility.
• Comfort with public speaking.
• The ability to connect and work effectively across cultural and socio-economic differences.
• Be proactive in taking initiative, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and remaining accountable.
• The ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish.
• Tech-savvy, with prior experience using MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and databases/CRM software (Salesforce, Air Table, or similar).

It would be great if you also have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or work experience in a food-industry-related field.
• Experience in leading and facilitating workshops and educational programming.
• Background in food, economic development, community development, and entrepreneurship.
• Familiarity with the resources available for small businesses in Portland, Oregon.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. Hacienda CDC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications as described or if you require reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties.

Hacienda CDC also recognizes the excellent leadership and teamwork capabilities of those who have served our country and acknowledges their unique viewpoints. We recognize how these skills can have a great impact on our organization and the communities we serve. Therefore, all veterans are welcome and encouraged to apply. Please include your military experience on your resume so that we can prioritize you.

BENEFITS:

• Medical/Vision (HMO, PPO, HDHP options)
• Dental (PPO, HMO/ortho)
• Hacienda covers 90% of employee-only health premiums, 70% of family health premiums, 100% of dental
• Paid Time Off (0-2 yrs/3.6 weeks, 3-4 yrs/4.6 weeks, 5-9 yrs/5.6 weeks)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 40I(k) Plan, 2% company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Laptop
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

LOCATION:

Hacienda CDC headquarters are located in the Cully neighborhood, near the Portland Airport.

ABOUT HACIENDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC):

Hacienda Community Development Corporation is a Latino-led organization dedicated to advancing the social and economic mobility of all communities.

Hacienda CDC was formed in 1992 to provide necessary housing and supportive services in Cully, a low-income, predominantly Latinx community. Today, we have 11 affordable housing communities with over 917 affordable housing communities in Northwestern Oregon. We embrace a holistic approach to development and serving Latinos throughout the region with programs in community economic development, homeownership, and youth and family services. Over the last 30 years, we have grown to become Oregon’s largest Latino-led, Latino-serving housing organization.

We are a group of dedicated professionals committed to quality outcomes. We also value work-life balance and self-care so that we remain strong and sustainable over the long term.

PAY:

The salary and wage range Hacienda advertises for the position means that the starting pay offered to the candidate will fall within the range posted. We recognize that each candidate brings with them a unique combination of experiences, education, skills, and abilities; therefore, the offer will be tailored to the individual.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position. If you require special assistance in completing your application, please call 504-961-6416.

• HACIENDA CDC is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) Employer. The company's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.