Associate Director, Business Advising

Background

About Us
Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) envisions a world where every entrepreneur and worker can build intergenerational wealth through good jobs. As a nonprofit community investor and CDFI, PCV advances economic opportunity by providing affordable small business loans paired with pro-bono advising. In 2021, 90% of our capital supported women and/or BIPOC-owned businesses, with 86% in economically distressed areas. PCV’s Business Advising utilizes a tech-enabled, people-driven platform to match small business clients with skills-based pro-bono mentors. We seek to recruit and retain mentors around Loan Readiness, HR & Benefits Administration for “Good Jobs” and Climate Economy Access to scale our support for PCV clients and national partner referrals.

Summary

The Role
The Associate Director, Business Advising will drive partnerships critical to the success of PCV’s Business Advising Platform, a pro-bono mentorship program that pairs small business owners with volunteer advisors. The role prioritizes building and managing revenue-generating corporate, community, and climate-focused partnerships to sustain and grow the $2.5M program, while integrating climate initiatives into PCV’s core work.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Partnership Development & Fundraising

• Develop and execute a fundraising strategy to sustain and grow the program, focusing on partnerships aligned with loan readiness, good jobs & climate economy opportunities.
• Cultivate paid and sponsored relationships with corporate and community organizations, particularly those serving BIPOC, immigrant, and women entrepreneurs.
• Engage corporate leaders in volunteering and grantmaking aligned with PCV’s mission and climate strategy.
• Expand a diverse pipeline of volunteer advisors, emphasizing expertise in climate-related industries and equitable economic growth.
• Strengthen partnerships to maintain a consistent flow of small business owner and advisor referrals, ensuring alignment with equity and impact goals.

Platform Growth & User Experience

• Lead the program team to scale PCV’s Business Advising Platform, optimizing UX to enhance engagement for entrepreneurs and advisors.
• Lead efforts to integrate good jobs & climate-focused resources, referrals and tools into the platform, making them accessible to small business owners navigating the climate economy.
• Ensure data-driven platform enhancements, leveraging user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the team in implementing technology solutions that streamline operations and increase scalability.

Team Leadership & Program Management

• Manage a (currently) nationally distributed team of four, fostering a high-performance, values-driven culture.
• Ensure seamless program operations and a top-tier experience for both entrepreneurs and advisors.
• Collaborate with the Good Jobs Innovation Lab to integrate feedback loops that inform innovation, particularly for climate-focused entrepreneurs.
• Set and achieve ambitious KPIs for partner engagement, client satisfaction, and mentorship impact.

Who You Are

• Relationship Builder: Skilled at developing and maintaining partnerships with funders, corporate executives, and community organizations.
• Tech-Savvy Strategist: Experienced in scaling digital platforms and improving UX to meet programmatic goals.
• Climate Operator: Knowledgeable about climate-related industries, and passionate about creating equitable access to climate economy opportunities.
• Strategic Thinker: Data-driven with a proven track record of achieving measurable outcomes.
• Data-Driven Leader: Skilled at using analytics to drive decision-making and achieve measurable outcomes.
• People Leader: Empathetic and collaborative, with experience managing hybrid teams.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience, including 2+ years in fundraising roles with a strong track record.
• Familiarity with digital platform scaling and UX best practices (preferred).
• Familiarity with climate-related industries or policies (strongly preferred).
• Experience managing staff, contractors, and volunteers.
• Demonstrated success in building partnerships and securing funding.
• Strong project management, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Computer Software:
  Microsoft Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ExcelTableau and Salesforce a plus

Compensation and Benefits

PCV offers competitive compensation and outstanding benefits, including full health, dental, and vision coverage, a generous retirement match, ample PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Position Type: Full Time
Location: Oakland, CA or LA-area (Hybrid, with periodic in-office and partner meetings)
Reports to: Chief Impact Officer
Compensation: $95,000–$115,000, commensurate with experience, plus generous benefits

• 15 Paid Holidays
• 20 PTO/SICK
• Employer paid benefits (dental, medical, vision)
• 403B Retirement match
• FSA
• Annual Performance bonus

How to Apply

To Apply
Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. They should send a résumé and cover letter via e-mail to [email protected] with the words “Associate Director” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Apply now.

PCV is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We live our values of openness, transparency, coming from a place of yes, collaboration, and more; and believe that justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are especially interested in candidates who have direct experience with the communities we serve.