Business & Loan Counselor (bilingual Spanish / Chinese preferred)

Business & Loan Counselor

Compensation : $65,000 to $90,000 annual plus excellent benefits

This position is on site in our DTLA office

Organizational Background

PACE is a local community non-profit founded in 1975 originally to provide job training and placement services for the Asian Pacific Islander communities in Los Angeles. PACE has since expanded into a variety of service areas, all tailored to meet the growing and changing needs of the multi-ethnic communities in Los Angeles County. Now, in addition to job training and employment services, significant PACE programs encompass : business development; early childhood education (Head Start); financial education and asset building; housing and rehabilitation services; weatherization and energy-conservation programs; and affordable housing development. PACE serves more than 60,000 people each year with our wide scope of services with approximately 350+ staff. PACE is recognized as a leader in addressing problems of poverty and economic inequity in ethnic minority communities and has a reputation of being responsive to community needs and is known for creating innovative solutions to the myriad of challenges faced by our clients.

Program Summary

The PACE Business Development Center (PACE BDC) promotes the economic growth and expansion of diverse Los Angeles communities by providing capital infusion, business consulting services, and financial literacy training.

Position Summary

PACE BDC is seeking an experienced and dedicated BUSINESS & LOAN COUNSELOR to join a passionate team working to uplift and empower communities. Under the supervision and collaboration with the Business Counselor Manager, the individual will carry out all day-to-day program activities for meeting and exceeding all program performance outcomes & requirements. Additionally, the individual will collaborate with other business counselors, loan / credit counselors, program assistants, interns, and volunteers to meet performance outcomes, requirements, and compliance. The Business & Loan Counselor will also act as the representative of PACE in cultivating and maintaining collaborative working relationship with all partners, key stakeholders and other community partners.

This is a wonderful opportunity to build a fulfilling career while making a real difference and impact in the community!

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Working Relationships :

• Actively engage and collaborate with staff of PACE Business Development Center (BDC), community partners, consultants and other PACE departments, consultants, speakers, interns, and volunteers
• Network to establish and build relationship with business services providers and community leaders to gain loan referrals and increase visibility
• Collaborate with BDC and PACE staff to offer assistance and service to clients

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Physical Demands

The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully