Description
Jewish Family & Career Services expands possibilities for each person and every family to meet life’s challenges with confidence. We are guided by our Jewish values to ensure all in Greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. Our core service areas include Career Services, Counseling Services, Family Strengthening, Jewish Life, Klein Older Adult Services, and JFCS Navigate.
Our Values
Kavod: Respect for the undeniable humanity of each person.
Chesed: Actions rooted in compassion and empathy.
Kehilah: Connections that strengthen individuals and build community.
Tzedek: Advocacy that fosters fairness and equity.
Avodah: Service to others that has the power to repair our world.
About this role
As a Business Coach, you will work directly with aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to help them build strong business foundations. You’ll provide one-on-one coaching, assist the Navigate Director with group trainings and offer practical tools and insights to support their journey from idea to implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Guide clients through the development of business plans and financial projections.
Provide coaching on credit-building and microloan readiness, including loan packaging guidance for the application process.
Teach clients how to conduct effective market research to understand business opportunities and trends.
Assist Navigate Director with financial literacy to help clients with basic business financials.
Offer both verbal and written feedback on client materials and maintain the required documentation for JFCS grant funding requirements.
Collaborate with the Navigate Director to track client progress and outcomes.
Requirements
Qualifications
Previous experience in business, entrepreneurship, education, or financial coaching.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple clients or sessions.
Preferred Skills
Experience working with diverse communities or underserved entrepreneurs.
Familiarity with microlending is a plus.
Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Pre-Employment Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check.
The vision of JFCS is that ALL in Greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. This vision is not possible without prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and a trauma informed approach. We believe it is central to our mission to not only meet the immediate needs of individuals but break down the systemic barriers that can prevent individuals from realizing their full potential.
In 2022, JFCS established a Belonging & Engagement Committee comprised of staff and board members to evaluate and improve our internal and external practices. We believe in continuously improving and striving to be a model in our community for equitable service.
We are committed to an environment in which all staff, board, volunteers, and clients can thrive. We strive to foster equity, remove barriers to access and opportunity, recruit, retain, and grow a diverse and inclusive workforce and board of directors that reflect the communities we serve. Join us in building an accessible and inclusive environment for staff, clients, and Greater Louisville.
Jewish Family & Career Services IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or physical or mental disability as defined by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; 1991 Civil Rights Act amendments; The Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; the Kentucky Civil Rights Act; or in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, or local ordinance, in the recruitment, selection, promotion, evaluation or retention or any terms and conditions of employment for employees or volunteers.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
