Program Director at New Economics For Women

Since our founding in 1985, New Economics For Women (NEW) has maintained that economic stability and mobility is a fundamental human right. Standing in the way of that right is a complex system of barriers that keeps underserved families, particularly women and children, in a cycle of generational poverty. Over the last 35+ years, NEW has addressed this complex system of barriers, and continues to deliver on its mission to spark economic mobility through wealth creation programs, services, housing, education, entrepreneurship and advocacy for economic justice. As of 2021, NEW has evolved to annually serve nearly 17,000 people and has developed over 1,600 units of affordable housing across 15 housing developments, built and rehabilitated 110 affordable single-family homes, built more than 200,000 square feet of community, public school and health clinic space, and created two high-performing charter elementary schools. We are invested and proud of our model and position to drive forward innovative solutions that help families experience economic mobility. Join our team of champions for economic justice!

Reports to:
Director of Entrepreneurship Hub

Pay:
Starting at $90,000.00/ Annually; commensurate with experience

Employees to be supervised:
5

Work Hours:
Office Hours, some evenings and weekends required

Position Summary

The Program Director will be knowledgeable in business consulting, training, and counseling for women entrepreneurs to help them to overcome challenges in starting, growing, and sustaining their businesses. Also, provide data analysis and intelligence which will help improve NEW ELABSC efficiency by identifying program areas that can be improved, processes strengthened, and communicate findings. As an ambassador for the organization, this person is also responsible for actively supporting the overall mission and vision of NEW.

Candidate Profile:
Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess the following expertise, experience, and skills to successfully fulfill the duties and responsibilities outlined below:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to Business Source Center services.
• Provide consulting and training services to existing and start-up businesses.
• Maintain responsibility for all program budgets.
• Prepare loan goals and Business Service goals for the program and manage performance.
• Provide training sessions for Business Services Staff on technical assistance topics.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Formulate, prepare, and schedule business workshops/webinars.
• Work in a team environment to plan and execute events during the year, to promote the small businesses.
• Update the website calendar on the programs workshops/webinars during that month.
• Familiar with business credit history, loans, cash flow, and balance. Provide information and process, if necessary, loans/grants available for clients. The Program Manager will provide financial tools to clients to use for their business accounting needs.
• Manage communication purposes and for the newsletter.
• Meeting and reporting to governmental agencies, grants, and other institutions based on program criteria.
• Prepare summary reports for senior management.
• Follow all NEW policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in program management for small businesses.
• Extensive consulting and training of small business owners.
• Program reporting and management of data requires the following skills: software efficiency needed in Microsoft suite (Word - writing is required in English and desired in Spanish, Excel – advanced Excel is required to create reports including but not limited to spreadsheets, pivot tables, graphs, perform calculation and automation to process large volume of data).
• Excellent verbal, organizational and written communication skills, including time management.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with applications such as Google Meet.
• Ability to work in a team environment to support organizational goals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to complete tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Education

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in social work, human services, public administration, organizational leadership or an equivalent field of study.
• BA/BS in Management, Marketing, Business, or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Must have access to reliable transportation, provide proof of current California driver’s license, acceptable driving record (current DMV H6 printout), and current liability auto insurance.
• Fingerprinting and TB Clearance.
• Flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Fluent in Spanish.

New Economics for Women (NEW) is an equal opportunity employer.

For additional information you may contact NEW Human Resources.