Instructor - Business Administration jobs in Stamford, CT

Torrington Small Business Advisor

Overview
The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is seeking a driven and passionate Small
Business Advisor for our Torrington program.

The Business Advisor has a multi-faceted role within the Client Services Team. They are responsible
for developing and delivering relevant, cutting-edge, quality entrepreneurial programs and services
focused on all aspects of small business management to WBDC clients to achieve optimal economic
impact outcomes. The Business Advisor will be responsible for educating clients on the elements of
management for businesses of all sizes. Key knowledge areas include: business start-up, marketing,
finance, HR, accounting, access to capital from traditional and nontraditional sources, and other topics.

This position reports to the West Regional Program Manager. The Torrington Business Advisor will also
be responsible for engaging clients, volunteers, and the community. This position is a key contributor
for enhancing and maintaining WBDC’s strategic competitiveness as the preferred provider of
entrepreneurial training in Connecticut.

This position is up to 25 hours per week. WBDC is currently operating in a hybrid model, with staff
expected to be in the office 2-3 days/week. This position will be based in WBDC’s Waterbury office.
Travel to Torrington and to our offices in Stamford, New Haven, and New London, as well as other
locations across Connecticut, will be required on a regular basis. The compensation is paid hourly with
the rate in the range of $45 – 50/hour commensurate with experience. This role is 12-18 months in
duration, pending funding.



Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and deliver WBDC’s programing around small business management;

• Enhance and deliver WBDC entrepreneurial management programming through live and on-

• Advise and assist clients in Torrington on all aspects of launching and/or scaling a small

• Enhance existing offerings and develop new programs to address changing client needs and

• Develop/maintain working knowledge of online business planning tools and utilize them in

• Develop/maintain working knowledge of micro enterprise and small business programs in

• Develop/maintain a working knowledge of latest tools available to provide entrepreneurs with

• Assist Program Team with WBDC’s Opportunity Fund Grant Programs, including providing pre-

• Administer client follow-up to boost client engagement and collect outcomes
• Complete required data for compliance on a timely basis, within 48 hours after each class/

counseling session; collect client evaluations and testimonials; contribute to client success
stories

• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners in the City of Torrington
• Manage programmatic volunteers; develop and maintain relationships with volunteers, including

vetting volunteer instructors, counselors, and advisors; work with team to ensure seamless
tracking and reporting

• Represent and assist at WBDC programs and events
• Represent WBDC at partner events and meetings
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, accounting, or relevant field; Master’s in Business

• Minimum 5 years professional experience in the fields of small business management,

• Experience in external affairs and community outreach
• Possess an Entrepreneurial Mindset - creative, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic
• Excellent communication, writing, organizational and decision-making skills
• Excellent presentation/public speaking skills to small groups
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to build trusted relationships
• Sensitive to the needs of a diverse client base
• A natural curiosity and a “big picture” mentality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Fluency in English. Fluency in Spanish a plus
• Availability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed
• Must have own transportation as this position requires travel between locations
  

About Us
Headquartered in Stamford with regional offices in New Haven and New London, the Women’s
Business Development Council (WBDC) is the statewide leader of entrepreneurial education for
women. WBDC’s mission is to support economic prosperity for women and strengthen communities
through entrepreneurial and financial education services that create and grow sustainable jobs and
businesses across Connecticut. WBDC educates, motivates and empowers women to achieve
economic independence and self-sufficiency. Since 1997, WBDC has educated and trained more than
16,670 clients in all of Connecticut’s 169 towns—helping women to launch, sustain and scale over
12,500 businesses, create and maintain over 25,880 jobs in Connecticut, and access more than $28.7
million in capital. Visit ctwbdc.org for more information.

WBDC offers full-time employees a competitive benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life
insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays, in a supportive working environment.



How We Operate
We are a team of 30 talented individuals who collectively deliver outstanding results through a high
level of passion and commitment.

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How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their cover letter, and resume to resumes@ctwbdc.org. Please list
WBDC TORRINGTON BUSINESS ADVISOR in the e-mail subject line. No phone inquiries.

Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

WBDC, Inc. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
WBDC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. We welcome qualified applicants to 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.

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