Colorado Nonprofit Association

SMALL BUSINESS OUTREACH & OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

At Center for Community Wealth Building (CCWB), we are creating an inclusive economy that works for all. We’re a startup, worker self-directed nonprofit that promotes inclusive economic development opportunities that center the talents and capacities of impacted and vulnerable Metro Denver residents, entrepreneurs and workers, while leveraging the economic power of anchor institutions to create an economy that works for everyone.

As the Small Business Outreach & Operations Coordinator, you will be a critical member of a visionary team working to strengthen BIPOC-owned small businesses and leverage the purchasing power of large institutions to help close the racial wealth gap.

More about CCWB
CCWB envisions self-determined communities free from racism, and rooted in economic democracy, dignity, and joy. Our work is driven by our commitment to the values of Economic Justice, Solidarity, Sovereignty, and Interconnectedness. We see our work as Revolutionary, and we act with Confidence to inspire a fundamental shift within individuals, communities, institutions, and systems to support a thriving local economy and a healthy and sustainable way of life.

Internally, we operate as a worker self-directed nonprofit, which means that all employees help to establish the policies, strategic direction and financial priorities of our organization. In the day to day, we celebrate small wins, we create collectively, we practice empathy, and we embody love and respect. Our team’s internal values include Accountability/Achievement/Results, Experimenting Boldly, Collective Creation/Co-Creation, and Intentionality/Human-Centered Growth/7-Generation Thinking.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ~ COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORKPLACE

The Center for Community Wealth Building is an aggressive advocate of affirmative action and welcomes applications from everyone, particularly from people of color; women; LGBTQ people; immigrants or refugees; people with disabilities; and people from low- or moderate-income backgrounds.

The Objectives You’re Here to Meet

• Expand CCWB’s network of BIPOC-owned small businesses through targeted outreach efforts.
• Build relationships with small business owners and connect them to opportunities that further their business goals.
• Support CCWB’s Small Business team in areas such as event logistics and record keeping.

How You’ll Meet Those Objectives

Small Business Outreach & Support (~45% of time)

• Conduct strategic outreach efforts to build and strengthen relationships with BIPOC-owned small businesses to understand their needs and desires for their businesses and readiness to do business with new markets
• Conduct strategic outreach efforts to recruit small businesses for CCWB programming and for identified procurement needs
• Work with small Business team to coordinate and implement culturally relevant and responsive programming
• Work with small businesses to build capacity as appropriate
• Understand the local small business technical assistance landscape in order to connect small businesses with appropriate support and resources

Connect Small Businesses to New Markets (~15% of time)

• Support the ShopBIPOC Collaborative with business sign-ups and other activities as needed
• Look for market growth opportunities for small BIPOC-owned businesses through a variety of activities such as monitoring BidNet Direct, partner communications, etc.
• Identify and connect small businesses that are a good fit for specific procurement needs

Operational & Organizational Support (~35% of time)

• Coordinate logistics for events and programs, including but not limited to arrangements for space, food, interpretation, childcare, materials, equipment, sign-ins, and feedback processes
• Support Small Business and Anchor Teams with meeting and event scheduling
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date small business data and record-keeping systems
• Support efforts to measure the impact of CCWB’s work on small businesses
• Serve as a liaison between the Small Business Team and the Communications Manager
• Maintain appropriate organizational data and record-keeping systems
• Identify operational issues that need attention and facilitate solutions
• Report on deliverables and contribute to reporting for grants

Other Duties as Assigned (~5% of time)

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of experience with grassroots community organizing, community outreach, community engagement, and/or community event planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bilingual English and another common language spoken in Denver Metro immigrant communities (Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Somali, Amharic – intermediate-high level of fluency, verbal and written) and cultural competency
• Experience working with people from low-income and diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to racial and economic justice
• Understanding of systems of oppression
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience holding oneself accountable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience planning and effectively facilitating meetings and workshops
• Experience with event planning and logistics
• Empathy and strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a team environment
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights/weekends
• Computer skills, including Gmail and Google Suite
• Car and valid driver’s license (mileage reimbursed)

Desired Qualifications

• Strong grasp of Community Wealth Building principles and methodologies
• Experience planning and implementing programs
• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Experience with HubSpot
• Understanding of movement-building principles and practices
• Familiarity with lean design principles
• Experience managing volunteers and student interns
• Experience planning and effectively facilitating meetings and workshops
• Relationships with Denver area stakeholders (specifically government agencies; nonprofits; the business community; public policy, economic development, and community organizing entities; and labor unions)

Work Style and Organizational Culture

• Passion for creating structural change, advancing racial justice, and creating a new economic paradigm that reverses economic inequities
• Strong team player with ability to work autonomously in a virtual environment
• Comfort with non-traditional approaches to economic development and willingness to experiment with creative solutions in an entrepreneurial environment
• Drive to achieve and exceed goals and objectives, think creatively to develop strategies, and course correct as needed
• Respect for community-based models of change and commitment to empowering community partners
• Comfort working on a small team with ambitious goals and limited resources
• Attention to detail and high quality service