Company description

Business Impact NW is one of the leading non-profit community development financial and business assistance organizations in the Pacific Northwest. The mission of BIN is to promote the economic development of marginalized communities by offering access to capital, training and support to grow small businesses throughout Washington and Oregon. For more information about BIN’s history, mission and programs for women, minorities and veteran business owners, please see our website: www.businessimpactnw.org.

The Food Business Resource Center - FBRC – at Business Impact NW is a one-stop-shop for Washington State food entrepreneurs to access skills, resources, networks, and marketplace opportunities needed to start, run, and grow a successful food-related business. The Food Business Resource Center is proud to work with many partner organizations, including farmers groups, kitchen incubators, regional food system initiatives, public agencies, eaters, and other businesses throughout Washington State to bring together our robust network.

What it’s Like to Work for Business Impact NW:

Business Impact NW works hard to serve our clients while maintaining a healthy work-life balance and positive team-oriented atmosphere.  Our strategic framework revolves around building trusted relationships, providing equal opportunity, valuing contributions, community impact, and financial stability.  Our team consists of 20-24 employees, plus a corps of contractors, as well as an engaged Board of Directors.

Job description

The Food and Farm Business Coach & Trainer is responsible for assisting the Food Business Resource Center Program Director to develop, coordinate, and deliver food and farm business training and provide direct one-on-one business coaching and advising to low-to-moderate income (LMI) food and farm entrepreneurs. Coaching and training may be on any of the following topics: financial management, assisting in marketing strategy, developing online sales plans, navigating financing options, preparing loan packages, and other critical topics for running successful food and farm businesses in the current environment. The Food and Farm Coach & Trainer is also the expert navigator in the food and farm ecosystem, ensuring business owners connect with critical resources such as incubator kitchens, land access programs, public health agencies, market opportunities, etc. Outreach and relationship building with partner organizations and resources are vital to the success of this position. The position may also assist the program director with reporting, coordinating, and other tasks to achieve the objectives of Food Business Resource Center.

Compensation this position is : salaried, 50k-75k Location job can be done remotely Application instructions DeadlineJune 24, 2022