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Seward Business Advisor Position Description City Council Meeting
Admin Professional 1 Res 2021-091
PD-3406
PCN:
Supervisor: Cliff Cochran
Currently Filled: Vacant
50%
Provide technical assistance to small business owners in Alaska. Areas of advising include,
but are not limited to: business plans, sources of financing, marketing, financial proposals,
cash flow management and other aspects of business formation, development and
expansion. Provide accurate and timely client session notes in authorized Neoserra
database to enable client tracking and reporting. Follow-up with clients receiving SBDC
surveys and encourage their participation. Increase the percentage of initial clients that are
"in business" in your client portfolio. Connecting people / businesses / non -profits to
opportunities and resources - grant/funding opportunities.
20%
Build awareness of SBDC programs and services by engaging key referral sources such as
banks, lenders, professional firms and other business resource partners. Attend and be an
active contributor in internal staff meetings, conferences and/or trainings. Serve and be an
active participant on internal SBDC Committees. Support / assist SBDC regional marketing
and outreach programs. Work with Executive Director in developing relationships with City
of Seward, Community Development, Borough, KPEDD
20%
Engage in community outreach, public presentations, partnerships and other outreach to
leverage SBDC resources with local resources. Supporting Chamber Staff with Small
Business Start Up Week, applicable networking events. Engaging w. UAA, Center for
Economic Development, MEP, etc. Angel Fund 49, etc. Identify economic/industry problems
(i.e. supply chain issues) and act as catalyst for solution (gather stakeholders, make
connections, develop plans, etc.). Develop an understanding of the various economic sectors.
Assist in developing a grant to study and quantify marine/visitor/other industries
10%
Other short term programs and projects that support the SBDC mission, such as providing
training, and participation in various entrepreneurial events, and similar special projects or
programs. Identifying opportunities for economic development/growth, new business,
public/private partnership opportunities - act as a catalyst (gather stakeholders, make
connections, develop plans, etc.). Identify and support funding opportunities for the program.
Performance Metrics
This position will be responsible for assisting businesses in the City of Seward. To ensure that the
position is fulfilling that role effectively, the Alaska SBDC will set annual performance metrics that will
need to be met annually. These metrics are based on a combination of the Alaska SBDC's normal
business advisor metrics as well as the organization's experience working with businesses in Seward.
Reports will be generated on a bi-monthly basis through the Alaska SBDC's NeoSerra database to
ensure that the position stays on track and that any issues can be identified early and addressed.
The Annual performance metrics are in the table below.
Seward Business Advisor Metrics
Annual Goals
Clients Served
30
Advising Hours
450
New Business Starts
5
Jobs Supported
75
Infusion
$500,000
-Capital
Client Profiles
4
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