SBDC Business and Community Engagement Manager
# SBDC Business and Community Engagement Manager **Northern California Small Business Development Center** · San Rafael, CA 94913 · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 11 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Job Title: SBDC Business and Community Engagement Manager Location: Marin County Status: Full-Time | 12 Months per Year Salary: $95,000 – $130,000 DOE Reports To: North Bay SBDC Area Director POSITION OVERVIEW: The Business and Community Engagement Manager is a hands-on, community-facing role that combines business development, partnership cultivation, administrative coordination, and direct business assistance. Reporting to the SBDC Area Director, this position serves as the primary local SBDC business manager and relationship manager for Marin County, building trusted partnerships and translating community needs into responsive SBDC services. The successful candidate will spend substantial time in the field: attending community and business events, meeting with partners and entrepreneurs, coordinating local activities, identifying referral and funding opportunities, and ensuring follow-through. The role also carries significant administrative responsibility, including scheduling, communications, event logistics, partner coordination, and support for grant and contract deliverables. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Business Development, Partnerships and Community Presence - Serve as the primary SBDC ambassador and manager for Marin County, California. - Develop and execute local business development and outreach plans that expands awareness, increases client referrals, and advances measurable business success. - Cultivate relationships with city departments, economic development staff, chambers of commerce, lenders, business associations, nonprofit and community-based organizations, educational institutions, elected offices, and corporate partners. - Conduct consistent field outreach to commercial corridors, neighborhood businesses, emerging entrepreneurs, and underserved business communities. - Attend and represent the SBDC at community events, business mixers, workshops, public meetings, stakeholder convenings, and other evening or weekend engagements as needed. Administration, Event Coordination and Client Interface - Coordinate calendars, meetings, agendas, partner communications, follow-up actions, event logistics, and local program schedules across Marin cities. - Maintain organized records of partner activity, commitments, outreach, referrals, deliverables, and next steps in the designated CRM and shared tracking systems. - Coordinate workshops, office hours, trainings, outreach campaigns, and community events, including venue arrangements, speakers, registration, marketing coordination, supplies, and post-event follow-up. - Provide business client assistance in areas such as startup planning, business strategy, financial readiness, access to capital, growth planning, operational improvement, marketing, and resource navigation. - Work with specialized SBDC advisors, lenders, procurement resources, workforce partners, and other technical-assistance providers. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES The ideal candidate brings: - Strong understanding of entrepreneurship, small business growth, business lending, and the challenges facing businesses in diverse and rapidly evolving markets. - Demonstrated success generating new business opportunities, cultivating referral networks, and expanding visibility within the community. - Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with diverse audiences, including business owners, executives, elected officials, community leaders, and other senior-level stakeholders. - Strong public speaking and presentation skills, with experience representing an organization at community events, meetings, and stakeholder engagements. - Strong organizational, project management, and performance management skills - Proficiency using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, CRM systems, and other business productivity tools. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the following: - Background in business advising, consulting, lending, entrepreneurial support, or technical assistance for small businesses. - Demonstrated success building partnerships with local governments, chambers of commerce, lenders, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, or economic development agencies. - Experience working within an SBDC network or as a small business owner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Economic Development, Management, Public Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Strong working knowledge of the economic development landscape in Marin County, California. - Ability and willingness to work at evening and weekend events, as needed. - Ability and willingness to travel throughout Northern California, including occasional overnight travel, as needed. APPLICATION PROCESS Qualified applicants should submit the following items via email to careers@norcalsbdc.org - Cover letter - Résumé - Three professional reference contacts - Cal Poly Humboldt SPF Employee Information Form for Applicants Position will remain open until filled. Apply before Monday, November 2, 2026 5pm to be included in the first round of application reviews. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This position may require occasional evening and weekend commitments. A competitive benefits package is offered, including retirement, health, dental, and vision coverage. While long-term continuation is anticipated, all NorCal SBDC positions are contingent upon continued local, state and federal funding. This is not a state or federal position. SPF adheres to the policy of employment at will, which permits the employer or the employee to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice as permissible by law. No SPF representative other than the Executive Director may modify at-will status and/or provide any special arrangement concerning terms or conditions of employment in an individual case or generally and any such modification must be in a signed writing. Maintaining eligibility to work in the United States is a condition of employment. Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation does not sponsor visas for staff, management, or temporary positions. For assistance with the application process, please submit an Accommodation Request Form, which can be found here or contact ADA Coordinator at 707.826.3626 or confidential fax at 707.826.3625. For more information regarding accommodation, you may also visit the Cal Poly Humboldt Human Resources website at https://disability.humboldt.edu/. Individuals in need of a telecommunications relay service may contact the California Relay Service at 877.735.2929 TTY. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered this position within Cal Poly Humboldt SPF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current Humboldt SPF employees who apply for this position. Background checks will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment and in compliance with California Fair Chance laws. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Benefits: - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Retirement plan - Vision insurance Education: - Bachelor's (Required) Willingness to travel: - 25% (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Rafael, CA 94913
Наблюдалась 2026-10-20, впервые 2026-10-08, источник — Indeed.