Program Assistant Job at Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Pacific Coast Regional Small Business Development
  • Los Angeles, CA

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:

  • Is detail-oriented and can follow directions.
  • Has outstanding interpersonal skills and is comfortable interacting with people.
  • Can complete work assignments in a timely fashion.
  • Is a team player.
  • Has a good understanding of and can articulate the BIF program outcome to provide grant funding to eligible small businesses negatively impacted by Metro construction of the Crenshaw/LAX, Purple Line Extension Sections 1, 2 and 3, Little Tokyo and 2nd & Broadway areas of the Regional Connector and East San Fernando Valley.
  • Takes direction from and works with PCR's Assistant Program Manager in completing office administration and office flow assignments.
  • Reports to PCR Vice President/BIF Program Manager.

Metro Pilot BIF Program
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 experience

Physical 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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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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