Native Business Accelerator Coordinator

Description

NAYA Family Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Native Business Accelerator Coordinator to join our Community Development team. This role leads a culturally specific business accelerator and mentorship program for Native entrepreneurs and Native-owned businesses in Portland, managing program operations from client recruitment through graduation. Reporting to the Community Development Manager, you will provide coaching, technical assistance, and connections to resources and professional networks to help Native-owned businesses grow and thrive.

NAYA offers an exceptional benefits package, including free medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees (with affordable options for family members), a 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match, paid vacation, and 16 paid holidays. This is a full-time position between the working hours of 9am – 6pm Monday through Friday, which may include evenings and occasional weekends as needed.

The pay rate for this position ranges from $29-31.50 an hour.

Who You Are

• Ideally, you have work or lived experience within Native communities—or a strong commitment to learning Native history and understanding the Urban Native experience.
• You have 2–5 years of experience supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, or microenterprise programs, ideally with Native communities.
• You are skilled in business coaching, technical assistance, and mentorship coordination.
• You are an effective communicator, both written and verbal, and can build relationships with clients, mentors, partners, and stakeholders.
• You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple programs, deadlines, and events simultaneously.
• You are comfortable working independently while staying in communication with management when decisions or outside support are needed.
• You’re organized, dependable, and able to prioritize tasks, especially when multiple needs arise at once.
• You understand confidentiality, maintain professional boundaries, and show up consistently for your team.
• You’re comfortable using basic computer tools such as email, word processing, and spreadsheets
   

What You'll Do

• Lead the Native Business Accelerator program from application through graduation, managing recruitment, retention, and mentorship coordination.
• Design and deliver business workshops and curriculum, covering topics such as financial planning, bookkeeping, marketing, social media, market research, and growth strategies.
• Connect clients to professional networks, mentors, economic development support, and business opportunities.
• Track client progress, maintain program data, and write reports on outcomes and successes.
• Coordinate Native-focused marketplaces, pop-up retail initiatives, and other business events in collaboration with NAYA staff.
• Represent NAYA at community and business events, building relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams, participate in trainings, and contribute to cross-departmental projects.
• Maintain confidentiality, promote a safe and secure environment, and perform other duties as assigned.
   

Application Instructions

Providing a cover letter helps us best understand your interest in the role, so we encourage you to submit one along with your resume. If you need accommodation during the application process, please email jobs@nayapdx.org.

NAYA is committed to building a work environment that respects and inspires every community member. Our mission is to serve Urban Native youth and families, so we strongly encourage Native people to apply. We encourage applications from members of other historically marginalized groups, as well, including women, people of color, those with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those who have served in the military.