Job Description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants East Colfax Community Collective Business Organizer East Colfax Community Collective (EC3) is a community-driven, multicultural, socio-economically diverse advocacy organization of residents, local businesses and nonprofits, and allies. Our mission is to fight displacement and build collective power in our community to shape our own destiny. Our vision is to be a multicultural community where low and moderate income residents and locally-owned businesses can thrive. EC3 Business Organizer: The East Colfax Community Collective Business organizer will be responsible for helping small businesses on the East Colfax corridor both in the Denver and Aurora side to help fight displacement through advocacy and navigation. The organizer will be assisting small businesses with navigation support, run free small business legal clinics and develop small business leadership skills. The business organizers identify and recruit local businesses to join EC3’s membership. As a full time Business Organizer your core responsibilities are as follows: Commitment to Anti-Oppression and Equal Access All EC3 staff are expected to receive foundational and ongoing anti-oppression training. Staff must be ready to advocate for equity and access in all policy and community spaces in which EC3 operates. Technical Assistance Workshops Identify Workshop topics and find speakers Promote workshops with small businesses Plan & Implement Logistics for workshops Business Navigation Assistance Locate and help apply grants and loan for small businesses Help Business navigate through permitting and licensing Help communicate to landlords Navigate safety concerns General Marketing support for businesses Navigation support will be for Denver and Aurora businesses Navigation support is done with the goal of building EC3’s membership base and growing EC3’s collective power Small Business Membership / Base-Building Identify New small businesses that would like to be part of EC3 Small Business membership. Build strong relationships with business owners with the ability to foster trust and community through your daily work. Connect with small businesses to other EC3 departments and identify areas for individuals to get involved. Strengthen EC3 Small Business Steering Committee and support Steering Committee members in growing their roles and leadership. Activate Steering Committee members to turnout broader business membership to quarterly membership meetings. Steering Committee Support small businesses in steering committees Work with City and other partners to find solutions Plan and implement steering committee meetings Recruit small business leader to be part of steering committee Support EC3 Small Business Legal Clinic Help outreach to Small Business to attend legal clinic Support logistics day of legal clinic Support International Market Support in planning logistics Find vendors to participate in the international market Support East Colfax Small Business Emergency Relief Fund (ECSBRF) Help fundraise for more funds for ECSBRF Promote ECSBRF Support Small Business Safety Recruit small business leader to be part of safety steering committee Attend some safety meetings and report back to business collective members on safety campaign Support Small Businesses to document safety concerns EC3 Team Support Provide strategic support and recommendations during bi-monthly EC3 staff meetings. If applicable, provide interpretation and translation for fellow teammates upon request. Perform other duties as assigned to support team activities, mobilizations, and convenings. Uphold and hold yourself and the team accountable to EC3 team agreements

CORE SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCES:

100% follow through on commitments Passion and love for East Colfax Detail oriented, extensive documentation skills, organized and able to work in a multi-tasked environment Ability to work independently but also collaborate well in a team setting Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds Functional fluency in one or more foreign languages is preferred Skills in problem solving, negotiations, decision-making, and mediating conflict Adherence to strict confidentiality surrounding client information and records Computer skills in Google Workspace, Word, Excel, and the use of email and other applications One to two years related experience or training Preference will be given for candidates that have a Bachelors and/or Masters in Business

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Starting salary of $59,000 up to $62,000 depending on years of experience. You will be paid through direct deposit twice a month. New employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. EC3 will contribute 95% toward the cost of the employee-only medical premium. EC3 will contribute 50% of the employee-only Dental and Vision insurance premiums and 100% of the Life insurance premium. Each month you will accrue 13.3 hours of vacation time you can use in coordination with prior approval from your supervisor for a total of 160 Hours of PTO in year one

• 100/month Health and Wellness allowance reimbursement.
• 1000 per year prorated upon hire HRA(Health Reimbursement Agreement) Card to help to cover medical expenses

Yearly funds for professional development and capacity building. Prior approval from your supervisor is required. Working Conditions: Work is performed about half in an office setting and requires sitting for extended periods, and half out in the community traveling. As such, it may include walking, standing, lifting up to 30 pounds, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, and kneeling. Work also includes manual dexterity for typing/operating computer, holding, grasping, and turning objects. Work also requires the ability to speak and use unaided or aided vision or hearing. EC3 is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants. People with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, people of color, indigenous people, and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply. Please Submit Resume and Cover letter to Helen Tekle at helen@eastcolfaxcc.org . Position is open until filled. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Industries Housing and Community Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at East Colfax Community Collective by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Business Coordinator” roles. Lakewood, CO $60,000.00-$85,000.00 1 day ago Denver, CO $64,400.00-$84,525.00 1 day ago Marketing and Communications Coordinator Boulder, CO $50,000.00-$60,000.00 2 weeks ago Englewood, CO $60,000.00-$65,000.00 6 days ago Strategic Account Manager (New Business, Vertical Focus) Business Office Coordinator - Brookdale Pinehurst Park New Business Manager - South Denver and Colorado Springs Area Marketing and Communications Coordinator Client Relationship Manager/Business Development Coordinator Denver, CO $50,000.00-$70,000.00 1 month ago Boulder, CO $55,000.00-$60,000.00 1 month ago Account Coordinator, Select Business Unit (Remote MT) Denver, CO $31,000.00-$43,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr East Colfax Community Collective

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