Business Advisor (Temporary Position) Apply
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Connecticut Small Business Development Center
School of Business
The Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) is seeking a Business Advisor to assist small businesses engaged in agriculture and food production in Connecticut. This position will provide one-to-one and group advising and training focused on supply chain resilience, market access, and value-added development. This will include advising applicants in preparation for grants and business strategy pre- and post-award for federally funded programs. This assistance will focus on helping historically underserved producers and small farm/food system businesses to take advantage of new opportunities created through a federal program administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, including developing value-added products and services in addition to their primary crop production.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Business advising and grant writing assistance prior to application submission and ongoing support through implementation over the lifetime of their project.
- Advising in business and product strategy, access to financing, financial management, accessing markets and customers, and other areas as needed.
- Acting as the intake point for farmer inquiries and providing more in-depth assistance to those who are more specifically looking for assistance on the market side of their business.
- Assisting clients in strategies to diversify their products and market outlets.
- Assisting in the facilitation of collaboration between stakeholders.
This position will report to the CTSBDC State Director or Associate Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in business, finance, administration, marketing, management, or food production-related studies, counseling, or another related field.
- Minimum of three years of business experience, preferably working with small diverse businesses.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven experience planning, organizing, and executing events.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with culturally sensitive populations engaged in farming and food producing businesses strongly preferred.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a temporary, 25 hours per week, position and will be based in East Hartford, CT or another location as determined by the State Director.
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: busndean@business.uconn.edu. Please reference search HR24-46 in your application.
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
(HR24-46)
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $49.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
