Job Description

Purpose of Position:

To spur entrepreneurship activities and stabilize small businesses in the City of Hartford.

Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact to Hartford small businesses and entrepreneurs in target corridors: (Albany Ave.; Blue Hills Ave.; North Main St.; Farmington Ave.)
• Assist with application submissions from prospective grant program participants.
• Serve as the liaison between the small businesses and entrepreneurs and the City of Hartford.
• Collect, organize, and itemize required documentation from each business.
• Cultivate relationships with small businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Facilitate coaching and training to support growth opportunities for entrepreneurs.
• Provide and document feedback and comments received from the small business community.
• Coordinate and attend standing meetings with the City and local merchants.
• Attend and host events for small businesses. 

Qualifications

• Outreach, community engagement, and small business/entrepreneurship support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound independent judgement. 
• Ability and willingness to take direction from senior leadership.

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree preferred or combination of some college and at least 3 years experience in social work, entrepreneurship, community engagement or related field.

Pay:

Ziprecruiter data suggests the average hourly rate for this position is $25.30. Salary range is $10.82 to $43.75

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