Community Economic Development Consultant I (Job #347) ($76,103 - $83,976)

• Provide one-on-one business coaching and technical assistance to start and expand small rural and Tribal businesses
• Design and deliver entrepreneurial training programs both in-person and virtual
• Build capacity in local partner organizations to support thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems
• Connect entrepreneurs to financial resources and funding opportunities
• Develop community-led strategies that create lasting economic opportunities
• Assess community needs and implement customized solutions

You'll work with communities that are often overlooked, helping launch new businesses, strengthen existing ones, and build sustainable wealth in rural America. Your work will directly impact families, communities, and entire regional economies.

• Experience in business coaching (operations and management)
• Experience in entrepreneurial ecosystem building
• Experience in community economic development
• Understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in rural and Indigenous communities

Salary: $76,103 - $83,976 USD annually

Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) works on economic transformation in rural and Tribal communities, focusing on business development and community economic development.