Small Business Loan Manager

BACKGROUND :

Enterprising Latinas, Inc. (ELI) creates economic opportunities for individuals in the Tampa Bay area. As a nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization operating since 2014, ELI opens new pathways of economic opportunity in partnership with local, state, and national organizations through the following strategies :

• CREATING NETWORKS OF MUTUAL SUPPORT that enable individuals to pursue their personal, economic, and family prosperity goals.
• TEACHING NEW SKILLS and offering tools that lead to economic mobility, workforce opportunities, and entrepreneurship.
• ADVOCATING FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, collaborations, and investments that turn community challenges into economic opportunities to promote economic security and social equity.

ABOUT THE POSITION :

The Loan Manager will be an integral part of the Economic Prosperity Team at Enterprising Latinas, Inc. (ELI), supporting individuals who already have a business as well as aspiring entrepreneurs through the entire cycle of business development, including accessing capital to grow their operations.

The Loan Manager will lead activities to advance and expand access to capital for small businesses. The ideal candidate must be self-directed, able to work in a team environment and with diverse stakeholders, and be fully bilingual (English / Spanish), with experience in micro-lending.

ELI is seeking a seasoned candidate with experience working with micro and small businesses, as well as an understanding of the challenges entrepreneurs face when preparing to launch and / or grow their businesses. Additionally, the candidate must be able to review and develop financial statements (e.g., budgets, cash flow statements, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets) with business owners and assist them through the lending process. This position requires a genuine desire to work with small business owners of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

This is a part-time (25 hours per week) hourly position with the potential to become a full-time role, depending on performance and the availability of funding after the initial probationary period. The successful candidate will possess the required qualifications, have a passion for learning and helping others learn and develop their potential, understand the nature of unequal access to resources and opportunities at the local level, and be committed to contributing to a dynamic and vibrant organization dedicated to economic and social equity.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits will be available once the candidate transitions into a permanent position with the organization. Permanent ELI employees receive : Paid individual and family health care coverage; 120 hours of paid annual leave (80 hours of vacation plus 40 hours during the office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day); 56 hours of paid sick leave; Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance while meeting program deliverables; A collaborative and supportive work environment.

START DATE :

We anticipate that this position will begin as soon as possible.

Enterprising Latinas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to incorporate the best-qualified personnel without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, or any other reason prohibited by law.