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Requisition ID: req46693
Job Title: Small Business Counselor
Sector: Social Work
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: USD 26.00 – 31.00 Hourly
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Description
IRC Background:The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster including the climate crisis to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of services including intensive case management, employment and economic empowerment services, immigration assistance, health and wellness programming, and education support to refugee and immigrant families in Washington State. IRC Seattle is committed to providing trauma-informed, equitable, and accessible services and maintaining and evolving a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
Job Overview:
IRC Seattles Economic Empowerment Department supports refugees and immigrants in securing entry-level employment, developing career pathways, learning basic financial management skills, and starting or expanding small businesses. Under the direction of the Small Business Program Coordinator, the Small Business Counselor will support the continued development of IRC Seattles Small Business Program, modeled after the success of a proven microenterprise model used by other IRC field offices, and supported by IRCs headquarters-based Technical Advisors. The Small Business Counselor will support refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs with individualized one-on-one technical assistance, access to low-barrier financing, and linguistically and culturally accessible trainings and workshops that target their specific needs.
Major Responsibilities:
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to:Small Business Program Coordinator, Economic Empowerment
Indirect Reporting:Economic Empowerment Program Manager,Deputy Director for Economic Empowerment Program Quality and Innovation (HQ)
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Economic Empowerment staff, Regular communication/coordination with other IRC departments
External: Monthly calls with counterparts in other IRC offices across US programs network, external community partners
Job Requirements:
Education
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a related field
Work Experience
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies
Working Environment:
Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
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