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Are you passionate about helping Black-owned businesses grow and thrive? Do you have a talent for effective B2B networking?

As part of our Talent Solutions team, this position involves daily efforts working with Black-owned businesses in Spokane, providing critical support to help businesses thrive. Funded by state Community Reinvestment Funds, we are working to develop innovative strategies to strengthen the business community and workforce. In this role you will need strong business acumen, excellent communication, natural networking skills and the ability to creatively problem solve. If you are passionate about working closely with local Spokane business owners and making a difference in our community this might be just the job for you!

This position is full time and will work from our Spokane location. Black, Indigenous, Latinx and (POC) people of color communities and people from marginalized communities encouraged to apply. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion within the business ecosystem. If you are dedicated to fostering an environment where Black-owned businesses can thrive and have a keen interest in business development, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

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The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Client Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with Black-owned businesses, serving as a key point of contact for their needs, concerns, and aspirations. Experience working with businesses is a critical component of the Business Support Partner.
• Needs Assessment: Using our established tools, conduct comprehensive needs assessments to understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Black-owned businesses. Identify workforce gaps and equity barriers facing.
• *Advocacy: *Act as an advocate for Black-owned businesses, contributing to the development of programs/initiatives for success. Support recruitment & retention efforts.
• Resource Connection: Facilitate connections between Black-owned businesses and relevant resources, including mentorship, funding opportunities, and education.
• Capacity Building: Provide guidance and support to enhance the capacity and capabilities of Black-owned businesses, to navigate challenges and capitalize on growth.
• *Collaboration: *Work collaboratively to develop/implement strategies promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the business community
• Education and Outreach: Develop and deliver educational workshops, training sessions, and outreach programs to raise awareness about the needs and contributions of Black-owned businesses.

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Experience working with Black, Indigenous, Latinx, People of Color communities and an understanding of the unique challenges faced.

Familiarity, and/or capacity to learn about, local and national resources supporting Black, Indigenous, Latinx or, People of Color owned businesses.

Able to develop new relationships with employers, meet standards for service and evaluate customer satisfaction levels.

Critical thinking abilities and able to use purposeful and reflective judgment to process, analyze, interpret, and explain, evaluate, illustrate, and share information.

Able to apply a consultative sales lens approach to marketing strategy and tactics. Skilled at addressing potential solutions to the talent development needs of businesses.

Timely, consistent, effective communicator, with written and verbal presentation skills.

Self-directed and able to organize w