7/28/2020

Vice President of Business Lending

THE POSITION
Responsible for directing and supervising the operations of the Business Finance department, as well as achieving lending objectives, identifying, directing and aligning with strategic economic development in the St. Louis region. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): administration, public relations, program presentation, strategic planning, program management, loan and risk management, and budgeting. Develops solutions for economic development and financial lending challenges facing the SLEDP. Coordinates with other regional and local organizations.

Job Functions:

• Responsible for the administration of all loan programs of the Partnership, serves in a leadership capacity with the STL Partnership CDC, the St. Louis County Industrial Development Authority, as well as manages all other SLEDP loan programs.
• Establishes a proactive loan outreach program that attracts and works with banks and bankers, community organizations, businesses throughout the region, etc., and sustains outreach efforts to developed performance metrics.
• Develops and establishes a marketing plan focusing on the growth of loans within the Business Finance department and sustains marketing efforts to developed performance metrics.
• Engages in public relations and marketing activities to promote SLEDP and its ongoing loan activities, events and projects. Provides information to the public and markets programs to the financial and business community.
• Supervises the Business Finance department to achieve goals, along with leading and developing a team of 8 to 10 individuals. Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments: trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff. Reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range departmental plans. Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
• Meets with government, business, community leaders, and individuals to identify problems and develop solutions, monitors and reports status of all SLEDP Business Finance activities.
• Marketing the 504 loan program and other loan and bond programs, to various groups including bankers, accountants, attorneys, real estate agents, chambers of commerce, business associations, and trade groups; providing guidance to St. Louis County and City businesses who need assistance with financing options, and acting as a resource center to provide them with the information they need.
• Meeting with applicants to assist with the application including detail explanation of the programs, assisting with completing the application, and gathering the necessary supporting documentation.
• Evaluating, processing, and recommending loans by analyzing both business and personal financial statements, credit reports, company history, and collateral/guaranty values; prepares loan officer report and loan package for credit committee and board review, and in some instances, final review by third party. This includes entering all 504-loan information into the specialized software utilized exclusively for the 504 loan program.
• Coordinates Business Lending activities, and outside agencies (as appropriate), such as: provides technical assistance to potential borrowers, financial institutions, and other agencies; oversees loan applications and supervises the completion of loan packets for submission to the appropriate board for approval.
• Oversees loans and addresses problems surrounding loans and liquidations, for all loans and bond issues approved and funded.
• Seeks and secures funding for programs from federal, state, local, and private entities. Allocates and prioritizes financial and human resources.
• Prepares annual budgets for the Business Finance division and for affiliate loan organizations. Prepares quarterly updates for all associated cost centers. Ensures that all funds received for accounts payable are coded to the correct accounting code. Ensures that all funds due for accounts receivable are correctly invoiced and coded to the correct accounting code when received.
• Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget. Performs cost control activities: monitors Business Finance revenues and expenditures to ensure sound fiscal control.
• Builds relationships with and is actively involved in local, state, and national organizations.
• Perform various other duties and functions as required or assigned within area of expertise or scope of the position.

THE NEED

Professional qualifications for this position include:

Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in finance/lending, business administration, or similar/related field

Experience:

• 10 years of progressively more responsible related work experience in SBA and small business administration loan programs, banking, and/or economic development.
• Demonstrated experience in initiating, managing and closing multi-faceted business/financial deals/loans.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies and action plans to deliver impactful results in a consistent and ongoing manner.
• Maintains an extensive business network.
• Demonstrated ability to meet, interact with and collaborate with a wide variety of people and identify and resolve complex business issues. Politically savvy with excellent communication skills.

Knowledge of:

1. Policies, practices, and procedures involved in the origination, processing, closing and approval of Small Business Administration loans.
2. Economic, financial, accounting, and marketing principles and practices, the financial markets, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
3. Practices involved in banking and real estate transactions and associated legal documentation.
4. Laws and regulations governing finance programs.
5. Relevant legal terminology encountered in the course of work.

Ability to:

1. Communicate strongly both orally and in writing; ability to speak publicly (e.g., small groups).
2. Read and interpret financial statements and credit bureau reports.
3. Organize and prioritize to ensure effective workflow and response to deadlines.
4. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with borrowers, Small Business Administration, bankers, accountants, attorneys, title company personnel, board members, staff, and the general public.
5. Use basic computer word processing and spreadsheet/database management applications (i.e.
   Microsoft Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint applications).
6. Understand, interpret, explain, and apply relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.

INTERPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: A strong passion for economic development, helping businesses, creating employment, and positively changing communities. Strong written and verbal communication skills are expected. The selected candidate should be a strong relationship builder and self-motivated. It is expected that the selected candidate will recognize and respect diversity and work effectively with people of other backgrounds and cultures and will have a desire to make a positive difference within the community.

THE REWARD

Commensurate with experience, we offer a competitive base salary and a culture which fosters and supports creativity and innovation. The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership offers a full range of employee benefits as well.
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their resume to https://stlpartnership.aaimtrack.com. Also, applicants are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about the organization: stlpartnership.com

The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. The organization considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

7/27/2020

STLPZ NCI Capacity Building and Community Engagement VISTA

Member Duties :

1. Responsible for researching and identifying grant possibilities related to our mission related work and our educational Initiative on the Economic Benefits of Racial Equity in the Workplace. Applying for grants, including gathering data necessary for the grant and tracking grant status.
2. Research area’s current economic status and update Economic Profile of community. Collaboration may be needed to make use of data tools and gather information. Engage community stakeholders and share results to increase knowledge about community advancements.
3. Develop content and sustain growth of North County Inc.’s social media campaign True North. Engage with local stakeholders and strategize on how to build more engagement and organic growth. Create and share content that fosters community building and engagement by highlighting area resources and empowering local identities to encourage community investment from inside and outside north St. Louis county.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible .

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare

Terms :
Car recommended .

Skills :
Team Work ,  Communications ,  Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing .

6/23/2020

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
PE/Health Teacher

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta is looking for a PE/Health teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. The teacher will teach PK-8th PE and 6th-8th grade Health.  The position is a mix of an 80% teaching contract with the additional 20% being hourly pay with covering before school care and additional lunch duties to make the position full-time.  Interested candidates can email resumes and/or questions to the principal, Addie Govero, at agovero@btc-school.org.

6/23/2020

All Saints Academy – St. Norbert Campus
Computer/Technology Instructor

All Saints Academy – St. Norbert Campus is seeking a full time Computer/Technology Instructor. This position is half time teaching and half time working with teachers on implementing technology into their daily instruction. Experienced preferred, but not necessary. Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and references to rickdanzeisen@archstl.org.

Begin the Archdiocesan application process at www.archstl.org/education. Click on view Application and Instructions.

6/22/2020

STL Partnership
Senior Accountant

THE ORGANIZATION

Our mission is to lead in the development and growth of long-term diversified business and employment opportunities by creating innovative solutions that generate increased wealth and enhanced quality of life for the citizens, businesses and institutions of the St. Louis region.

The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership marks a new era of collaboration within St. Louis by aligning regional efforts in business development, business finance, entrepreneurial support and international trade services.

Today, the Economic Development Partnership provides a broader range of services than most agencies of its kind, boosting innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting and retaining companies, increasing the region’s international reach, and revitalizing municipalities. Since its inception in 2013, the Partnership has become a key facilitator of regional growth for businesses and communities throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area.

St. Louis Economic Development Partnership is proud to have earned the distinguished title, Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This accreditation signifies the professional excellence of economic development entities throughout North America.

THE POSITION

The Senior Accountant shall be responsible for recording of all necessary accounting transactions for their assigned divisions, departments and/or organizations and preparation of work papers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries based on analysis of general ledger accounts. They will examine a variety of accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations and to ascertain that all transactions are properly supported, are in accordance with pertinent policies and procedures, and are classified and recorded according to governmental accounting standards. In addition, they will be responsible for review and accuracy of cash receipts and disbursements transactions – including payroll.

Essential Functions:

• Processes and records payroll.
• Prepares cash/check deposits and related accounting entries.
• Prepares and processes cash disbursements.
• Maintains fixed asset records, provides for annual depreciation as applicable, and completes annual physical inventory. Prepares documents to provide for disposal of assets.
• Reviews disbursement transactions, payroll, and invoices prior to entry into accounting system.
• Provides accounting support to programmatic divisions of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership.
• Performs data entry into the accounting system as necessary.
• Ensures financial transactions comply with organizational policies and procedures, in addition to federal and state policies and procedures.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual work papers; to include reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts that provide the work papers for the annual financial statements and interim reports.
• Assists with quarterly financial reporting. Reviews worksheets prepared by divisional managers and provides support to divisions. Prepares quarterly financial reports and notes.
• Assists with the budget process. Creates worksheets for comparisons of current and past year’s budgets. Provides information to divisional managers. Updates spreadsheets and inputs budgets into accounting system software. Prepares budget documents and note.
• Prepares governmental financial statements, including statement of net assets, statement of activities, balance sheet, statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances, and summary of revenue and expenditures and statement of change in financial position for multiple entities.
• Assists with yearend audit process.
• Perform various other duties and functions as required or assigned within area of expertise or scope of the position.

THE NEED

Professional qualifications for this position include:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting (required).

EXPERIENCE: Four to seven years of progressive experience (governmental industry desired). Must have experience working with GASB (required).

THE REWARD

Commensurate with experience, we offer a competitive base salary, and a culture which fosters and supports creativity and innovation. The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership offers a full range of employee benefits as well.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply at: https://stlpartnership.aaimtrack.com.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about the organization: https://main.stlpartnership.com.

The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. The organization considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.