Business Advisor Training Opportunity!

Cohort II, June Graduation

EDC Team Jefferson – Recompete Business Advisor Training

Location: Clallam EDC, Port Angeles, WA

Application Deadline: July 20, 2026

Start Date: September 8, 2026

EDC Team Jefferson is seeking up to 10 Business Advisors for our 2026 Clallam County cohort. This is a unique opportunity to receive high-level professional training at no cost and join a network of experts delivering technical assistance to small businesses across Jefferson and Clallam Counties.

As part of the EDC’s Recompete Pilot Program participants will learn skills to help local businesses adapt, scale, and sustain long-term growth. (For more information about the Recompete Pilot program visit https://www.recompetewa.org/)

Please Note: Once trained, advisors are not employees of the EDC. This program is designed for professionals who intend to establish or maintain their own independent advising practice, or who wish to continue to serve the local business community in other ways. In exchange for the free training, participants commit to providing independent advising in the community and reporting client impact metrics to the EDC for several years.

Key Responsibilities

● Skill Development: Fully engage in a 12-week seminar series, analyzing client data and applying the program’s problem-solving methodologies.

● One-on-One Advising: Provide structured guidance to entrepreneurs to improve operational efficiency, profitability, and job creation..

● Reporting: Maintain accurate, confidential records of advising sessions and submit required metrics to support federal grant compliance.

Program Commitments

Because this program is fully grant-funded, acceptance into the cohort requires a formal commitment to:

1. Operate as an independent advisor (not an EDC employee or contractor).

2. Provide ongoing advising services to businesses in Jefferson and Clallam counties.

3. Track and submit data on client outcomes for several years following graduation to measure the program’s regional economic impact.

The Training Curriculum

Format: 12 weekly seminars (2.5 hours each) held Tuesdays, 2:00–4:30 PM at the Clallam EDC in Port Angeles, WA.

Modules Include:

● Business Assessment & Financial Management Essentials

● Strategic Planning & Risk Management

● Marketing, Sales, and Access to Capital

● Operations, Process Improvement, and HR

● Advanced Counseling Techniques & Case Studies

Outcome: Earn a Business Advisor Certificate upon completion of the seminars, a final summary presentation, and an assessment interview.

Qualifications Required:

● Education/Experience: Experience managing a business or nonprofit, and/or a degree/certification in business administration.

● Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial tools and digital platforms (MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, CRM systems).

● Residency: Must be willing to serve businesses in Jefferson or Clallam County, WA.

● Communication: Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred:

● Prior experience in formal mentoring or advising.

● An interest in economic development and sustainable business practices.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application here and email a copy of their resume to phoebe@edcteamjefferson.org:

Deadline: July 20, 2026. Inquiries should be made via email; please, no phone calls.