Business Advisor (Mandarin Chinese Speaker)

Flushing, NY
Full Time
Programs
Mid Level
Compensation & Benefits
Renaissance offers a competitive compensation package designed to reward your impact and support your long-term career growth.
  • Salary range: $55,000 – $70,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Annual performance-based bonus opportunities tied to both individual and organizational success.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement plan).
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • Hybrid work model: flexibility to work remotely after training period with initial 3 months of onsite training.
  • Ongoing professional development, coaching, and opportunities for advancement within the organization.
  • Be part of a mission-driven non-profit CDFI that empowers entrepreneurs, strengthens communities, and fuels economic growth in NYC.

Position Summary
Are you passionate about helping small businesses grow and thrive? As a Business Advisor (Mandarin Chinese Speaker) at Renaissance, you will play a critical role in supporting entrepreneurs in Flushing and across NYC. You’ll work closely with small business owners to provide counseling, access to capital, and ongoing guidance that helps them succeed. This is a chance to use your business, finance, and community knowledge to make a real difference while advancing your career in economic development and lending.
Reporting to the Senior Business Advisor/Team Leader, you will build trusted relationships with small business clients, package loan applications, and provide hands-on business coaching. You’ll also serve as a connector between local entrepreneurs and the resources they need to grow sustainably.
Key Responsibilities
  • Build strong, trust-based relationships with small business owners, community organizations, and referral partners.
  • Provide one-on-one counseling to help clients understand financials, cash flow, and growth strategies.
  • Assist clients in preparing complete loan application packages for REDC underwriting.
  • Manage and monitor a portfolio of small business loans, offering continued guidance and support post-funding.
  • Conduct site visits to better understand client operations and business needs.
  • Lead and facilitate workshops for entrepreneurs on topics like financial literacy, business planning, and growth strategies.
  • Maintain accurate client records in Salesforce and ensure timely follow-ups.
  • Actively participate in outreach events and community engagement to strengthen REDC’s presence in Flushing.
What We’re Looking For
  • Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience in business, finance, or community development.
  • Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English (written and spoken).
  • 2+ years of experience in small business counseling, lending, economic development, or entrepreneurship.
  • Hands-on experience running or supporting a small business (formal or informal).
  • Strong knowledge of local businesses and community resources in Flushing.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with finance/accounting principles is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Salesforce, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word).
  • Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to working with diverse communities and low-to-moderate-income entrepreneurs.
  • Willingness to travel within NYC (Flushing, Manhattan, and occasionally other boroughs).
How We Work:
At Renaissance, we are committed to serving the communities we support with dedication and excellence. We are a results-driven organization focused on empowerment and impact. Our employees are accountable, pragmatic, innovative, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to community service and development. We embrace strategic thinking and a commitment to treating each other and the communities we serve with respect and dignity. We have an aptitude for technology and a strong desire to continuously learn. This philosophy expands to the way we manage our work and the way we put our best foot forward.  Expectations for all staff:
  • Support efforts that ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Appreciates the value of working collaboratively with individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking.
  • An understanding of how systems and structures can affect people's opportunities and experiences in different settings.
  • Maintain a positive, helpful attitude.
  • Enjoy your time at work!

Who We Are:
Renaissance’s mission is to transform low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities and under-resourced entrepreneurs in our target markets by providing affordable small business loans, training, and counseling services. We serve the New York Metro Area, including New York City, Long Island, the Mid-Hudson Valley, and New Jersey.
We are US Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Small Business Administration (SBA) Intermediary Microlender, and SBA Community Advantage (7a) lender.

 
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