Association Manager | Association of Mexican Business Owners of Philadelphia

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) opportunity to support the Association of Mexican Business Owners of Philadelphia (AEM). AEM is a group of immigrant merchants whose mission is to support Latinx businesses to acquire tools, skills, and representation to promote their advancement to foster economic development in our community and the city of Philadelphia. For more information about the Association of Mexican Business Owners, please visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with AEM member businesses and leadership, and conduct outreach to Latinx businesses in and around Philadelphia (especially but not limited to South Philadelphia), to develop relationships and recruit new members
• Conduct comprehensive intake and assessments for each business to identify their specific challenges, needs, and growth opportunities
• Based on the intake and assessment, develop a detailed action plan for each business, outlining the critical steps needed to achieve their goals
• Develop and maintain a centralized database to track the progress of each business across multiple service providers
• Facilitate seamless introductions for businesses to relevant Technical Assistance providers (including interpreters/translators) ensuring businesses are matched with the expertise that aligns with their unique needs
• Serve as a key point of contact for business owners looking for help navigating City services and regulations, and support business owners with applications to relevant funding opportunities, grants, training programs, and other resources available
• Coordinate with partner organizations to deliver workshops for business owners and carry out improvement initiatives on the S. 9th street corridor and beyond
• Manage and grow relationships with city agencies and representatives

• Bilingual and bicultural (Spanish/English – speaking, reading and writing)
• Passion and dedication to the community and experience working with Latinx immigrant communities
• Experience planning and executing events and/or programs
• Experience coordinating and executing large-scale physical improvement projects (such as beautification, etc.)
• Experience working with small businesses, preferred experience working with Spanish-speaking or immigrant communities
• Experience managing and navigating relationships with city agencies and representatives
• Experience working with member-based associations preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Highly organized, results-oriented and accountable
• Proactive and outgoing, self-starter with experience working independently and in diverse teams
• Flexibility with work environment
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Canva)

• This is an at-will, W-2 employee position with no benefits. Compensation is $30/hour, paid biweekly via next day direct deposit.
• The role will include paid vacation on all United States Federal Holidays plus 12/25-1/1, with flexible additional paid time off with prior approval of your managers.
• The role reports to the Association President, supported by 1-2 board members. It includes some evening and weekend time and significant in-person work. Most AEM members are located in South Philadelphia, especially along the S. 9th Street commercial corridor.
• The physical demands of this role include lifting objects up to 30 pounds, as well as significant time spent sitting, standing, and walking.
• The successful candidate will participate in periodic performance evaluation to assess progress and achievement of goals.

AEM is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter  with the subject “Association Manager.” We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, including those of any age, race, religion, gender, ability, or sexual orientation.