Business Development Coach/Trainer

Title: Business Development Trainer & Coach

Location: 1309 Louis Nine Blvd, Bronx NY 10459/ Hybrid

Reports to: Business Development Team Manager

About Us:

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve to live in healthy, vibrant communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities of which residents can be proud. WHEDco’s mission is to create and bridge access to resources in the South Bronx that support thriving neighborhoods – from high-quality early education and after-school programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. See www.whedco.org for more information.

Job Summary:

WHEDco seeks a highly motivated and energetic team player with a commitment to WHEDco’s mission to provide specialized training, coaching, and technical assistance to child care providers to strengthen the sustainability and quality of their programs. The Business Development Trainer/Coach will equip providers with the knowledge and tools to operate successful early childhood businesses, including support in business planning, financial management, marketing, regulatory compliance, and professional development. The Trainer/Coach will work collaboratively with providers to identify needs, set goals, and implement strategies that enhance their capacity to thrive as both educators and entrepreneurs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver one-on-one business counseling and assistance to childcare providers on launching, managing, and growing their business, from accounting/bookkeeping, marketing, to accessing capital, technology integration and business planning at every stage.
• Help businesses and start-ups to create simple but thorough business plans and marketing plans to guide their growth and help them become loan- and grant-ready.
• Monitor and support clients’ progress in implementing strategies to improve their operations and overcome constraints; help them pivot, evaluate results, and connect to critical resources.
• Provide financial business counseling and analysis to help clients to enhance their financial stability and business and financial recordkeeping, to comply with applicable regulations.
• Creatively deliver small business trainings and workshops.
• Help expand WHEDco’s business development curricula.
• Perform other related duties as may be requested.