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Business Course Trainer

For WEDC's 60 hr comprehensive entrepreneurial training program

ENGLISH in White Plains | SPANISH in Newburgh

WEDC Trainers must be able to provide entrepreneurial training that covers the basics of owning and operating a small business. The end result for the students in the class is to graduate with a solid business plan that can be used to either start a new business or enhance an existing business. Programs are offered in Westchester, Orange, and Dutchess Counties. Courses are offered in the evening (6pm-9pm).

Trainers must be knowledgeable in most sectors of the business curriculum unless a specialist in brought in to present the session. Other responsibilities of the position include:

Trainers will verbally communicate to the Program Director weekly about the progress of the class.
Trainers will prepare written reports on participants’ attendance, progress/status, and other relevant information. Such information may include any special activity in which the participants engage, and special circumstances (e.g. awards, recognition, business opportunities, personal and family circumstances) of which the trainer is aware and has an impact on the participant’s ability to complete the training program.
Trainer will follow up with students that are absent to encourage continued participation in the class.
Assist WEDC with plans for the graduation ceremony.
The trainer must provide WEDC with a written report no later than 30 days after the course is completed. Items to be included in the final report are: participants’ names and addresses, business names and locations, status of businesses and participants’ next steps for their businesses, copies of written business plans, review and comments on business plans submitted, and summary/success stories of participants.

Preferred Qualifications

BS or Master’s Degree in Business
Current or previous small business owner
Ability to work with diverse populations
Experience working in adult education
For WEDC en Español, fluency in Spanish is required

To apply please send your resume to:

English: Persephone Zill

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Spanish: Veronica Bazan

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Junior Accountant

WEDC is seeking a talented and collaborative individual with an education in accounting to join our organization as a Junior Accountant in the Finance Department.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Compliance and CEO, the Junior Accountant will participate in the day-to-day accounting activity of the organization and have the opportunity to gain entry-level experience in grant management.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Prepares external billings to funders
Maintains filing paid invoices, grant documents and electronic check register
Assists with managing and maintaining grants calendar
Works with members of finance team during annual audit to ensure that relevant information is transmitted to the auditors in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications for the Junior Accountant position include:

A.A or A.S. with 2 years’ experience with financial management, bookkeeping, general ledger, budgeting, and reconciliation
Demonstrated understanding of GAAP, bank reconciliations, journal entries and knowledge of non-profit compliance management working with and interpreting applicable funder rules and regulations
Experience in a bookkeeping/staff accountant role at an organization that receives revenue from different sources, such as government agencies, private foundations, and corporations that provide donations
Proficient in Excel and Fund-EZ accounting software
Excellent written and oral communication skills, time management and job prioritization skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet time sensitive deadlines. Demonstrates a systematic effort to obtain needed data or feedback

Compensation

Competitive salary - $35/hr

Schedule and Work Environment

This position has the potential to be partially remote (at present), with an expectation of being a 10/week position. WEDC promotes a culture which affords flexibility and calendar control.

WEDC is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 

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Data Entry and Outreach Consultant

Data Entry and Outreach Consultant – Mid-Hudson

Women’s Enterprise Development Center

The Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) empowers entrepreneurs to build successful businesses by providing high quality training programs, advisory services, and access to capital to generate economic growth in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. As a Women’s Business Center, we offer a full range of programs and services in English and Spanish, including our Entrepreneur Growth Lab (EGL), Be Your Own Boss (BYOB), Individualized Counseling, Workshops and Webinars, MWBE Certification Assistance, Inclusive Community Accelerator, Networking Events, Loan Application Assistance, and Advanced Business Training. Through our training programs and services, WEDC opens the door to business ownership for low-to-moderate income women and minorities in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley and enables them to create profitable businesses to support themselves and their families, which we know strengthens our communities and benefits us all.  

Position Summary: WEDC seeks a Data Entry and Outreach Consultant responsible for in person canvassing in the Mid-Hudson, client data collection and data entry.  This position reports to the Mid-Hudson Women’s Business Center Director.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

In person canvassing of Mid-Hudson small business to share WEDC resources, program and services. Including COVID related programs
Canvassing follow up phone calls to local small businesses expressed interest in funding or advising services.
Track businesses that were assisted and/or developed per COVID related programs.
Assist with retrieving updated client data for outcome tracking
Assist with data entry into client tracking databases
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications for the position include:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Drive
Strong computer skills
Solid organizational skills
Attention to detail
Fluent in Spanish

Compensation 

The wage is $25 per hour.

Schedule and Work Environment

This position is 3 days/week in person, with an expectation of 24 hours/week. This position is temporary and concludes on September 30, 2023. WEDC promotes a culture that affords flexibility and calendar control.

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The Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC) is a non-profit organization formed in 1997 that helps entrepreneurs build successful businesses in Westchester County and the Mid-Hudson Valley. We focus on women entrepreneurs and provide them with the tools, resources and opportunities they need to achieve their small business goals. We offer a variety of programs to assist entrepreneurs at various stages of business development.

The Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC), a 501(c)(3) corporation, has been empowering women entrepreneurs to build successful small businesses since 1997 in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. This is accomplished by providing comprehensive, high quality business training programs, one-on-one business and loan counseling, networking opportunities, assistance with loan applications for microloans and crowd funding through Kiva Zip, and MWBE certification assistance in English and Spanish. WEDC’s overarching goal is to build a vibrant community of women business owners, comprised of start-up and established companies.

The Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC), a 501(c)(3) corporation, has been empowering women entrepreneurs to build successful small businesses since 1997 in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley. Our overarching goal is to build a vibrant community of women business owners, comprised of start-up and established companies.

Careers

Join Our Team

Business Course Trainer

For WEDC's 60 hr comprehensive entrepreneurial training program

ENGLISH in White Plains | SPANISH in Newburgh

To apply please send your resume to:

English: Persephone Zill

Spanish: Veronica Bazan

Junior Accountant

Data Entry and Outreach Consultant – Mid-Hudson

Women’s Enterprise Development Center

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WEDC Westchester Women's Business Center

WEDC Mid-Hudson Women's Business Center