Now Hiring: Bilingual Business Specialist to Champion Southern Oregon Entrepreneurs

The Talent Business Alliance seeks a community-minded bilingual professional to provide hands-on business coaching, destination development support, and technical assistance to micro-enterprises in Talent and Phoenix.

Talent, OR - The Talent Business Alliance is excited to announce an open position for a Bilingual Business Specialist, a part-time role designed for a motivated individual who is passionate about economic development, community empowerment, and the vibrant small business landscape here in Talent and Phoenix.

This is an opportunity to become part of our region's economic recovery and growth, serving entrepreneurs in both English and Spanish as they build and grow their businesses.

"We're looking for someone who sees possibility in every local entrepreneur and knows how to turn that potential into a thriving business." -Darby Ayers-Flood, Executive Director

About the Role

The Bilingual Business Specialist will play a central role in implementing TBA's Destination Development Strategic Plan, integrating destination development with micro-enterprise assistance across Southern Oregon. The position carries a particular focus on the communities of Talent and Phoenix.

Working within the hospitality sector - broadly defined to include lodging, food and beverage, travel, tourism, retail, and recreation - the specialist will provide individualized, one-on-one technical assistance to small business owners at every stage of development.

Position at a Glance

Title: Bilingual Business Specialist

Status: Part-Time (20–25 hours/week)

Compensation: Starting at $25/hour; $28/hour with 12% bilingual differential

Language Requirement: Fluent in English and Spanish (required)

Location: Southern Oregon, primarily Talent and Phoenix

What You'll Do

• Provide hands-on business coaching in areas such as strategy, marketing, operations, HR, compliance, and financial planning

• Assess each client's unique needs, help them develop action plans, and deliver ongoing support and mentorship

• Organize workshops and small business education forums in both English and Spanish

• Conduct outreach across the small business community and be a client advocate

• Build relationships with regional economic development agencies

• Track client progress and outcomes

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate brings a background in business development or a related field and has a genuine connection to the business community that TBA serves. Familiarity with the Southern Oregon region is a plus, and fluency in Spanish is essential. If you are someone who believes deeply in the power of local entrepreneurs and wants to help shape the future of this region, we'd love to meet you.

Read the full job description here.

To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to info@talentbusinessalliance.org