Program Assistant
Company: Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Title: Program Assistant
EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law.
About the Organization: The primary mission of PCR Business Finance
is the promotion of community economic development, through the
delivery of financial, educational and advisory services to
underserved small business persons and communities.
Category: Business Interruption Fund (BIF)
Description:
Become part of a growing organization that offers a wide array of
financial, educational and consulting programs designed to promote
economic development in the small business community. Pacific Coast
Regional Small Business Development Corporation (PCR) is a private,
non-profit 501 (C) 3 corporation formed in 1977 to help
entrepreneurs take their place as vital contributors to the
Southern California economy. Both the US Treasury and the
California Organized Investment Network (COIN) certify PCR as a
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). PCR is also a
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with the US
Small Business Administration (SBA).A PCR BIF (Business
Interruption Fund) Program Assistant is one who:
Metro has established a Business Interruption Fund (BIF) program to
assist small, micro and 'mom and pop' businesses adversely affected
during Metro's construction of the Crenshaw/LAX, Little Tokyo and
2nd & Broadway portions of the Regional Connector, Sections 1, 2
and 3 of the Purple Line Extension, and East San Fernando
Valley.
Businesses eligible for the assistance are those located
immediately adjacent to the rail corridors, and suffer a decline in
revenues as compared to the same time in the previous year, as set
out in the Business Interruption Fund Administrative
Guidelines.
Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development Corporation (PCR)
is the contactor for the BIF and will process business eligibility,
as well as analyze and dispense grant payments up to $50,000 per
year to businesses that can demonstrate economic hardship due to
light rail construction. PCR will also be responsible for program
outreach and work with a variety of program partners including
PCR's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Business
Solution Centers (BSC) to provide technical assistance to small
business owners that need business support services.
Specific Duties and Tasks:
--- Inputs all Metro BIF program applicants into the database
system, maintains and updates records and applicant
information.
--- Handles all assigned general clerical support tasks by Vice
President/Program Manager and/or Assistant Program Manager.
--- Assists Program Manager with coordination and logistics of
outreach events, program staff meetings/conference calls etc.
--- Participates in outreach events, Metro BIF Grant Approval
Committee meetings, program staff meetings and trainings as
requested.
--- Assists BIF Business Advisors as needed with documentation
follow-up with BIF program applicants, clerical support, etc.
--- Provides support tasks for PCR Grant Approval Committee
meetings.
--- Processing of ACH Check Requests to accounting.
--- Any other assigned tasks by PCR management based on competency
and skill set level.
Core Competencies/Qualifications:
--- At least 2 years of college experience. Bachelor's degree
preferred.
--- A minimum of 2 years office administration experience.
--- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
--- Aptitude to train and learn new database systems quickly.
--- Ability to multi-task on more than one project.
--- Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed.
--- High personal and professional ethical standards.Pay Rate
$25-$27.76 per hour, depending upon experiencePhysical Demands and
Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations
may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
functions. While performing the duties of this position, the
employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel
objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required
to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee
must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this position include close vision, distance
vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the
work environment is usually low to moderate.
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Location: Headquarters
Position: Program Assistant
Position Requirements:
--- At least 2 years of college experience. Bachelor's degree
preferred.
--- A minimum of 2 years office administration experience.
--- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
--- Aptitude to train and learn new database systems quickly.
--- Ability to multi-task on more than one project.
--- Ability to work a flexible schedule if needed.
--- High personal and professional ethical standards.
Post Internal Days: 0
Hiring Manager(s): Artesia Wright, Bryan Miyamoto
Open Date: 6/17/2024
Number of Openings: 1
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Keywords: Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development, Los Angeles , Program Assistant, Other , Los Angeles, California
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