Business Counselor (Nonprofit Growth & Strategy) The Opportunity: Full-time employee with the Adirondack Economic Development Corporation
Location: Saranac Lake, NY (Up to 80% field / 20% in-Office)
Compensation: $60,000 – $75,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Schedule: 37.5 hours weekly
A Strategic Partnership
The Adirondack Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has partnered with Coryer
Staffing to lead the search for a strategic Business Counselor. While Coryer Staffing is
executing the recruitment and interview process, the selected candidate will join the AEDC team
as a full-time employee from their first day of employment.
The Role: Fueling Community Resilience
We are seeking a mission-driven professional to provide expert guidance to nonprofit
organizations looking to scale their impact. This role focuses on the unique intersection of social
mission and financial sustainability, helping leaders move from “survival mode” to long-term
growth.
How You’ll Make an Impact
? Strategic Growth: Facilitate 3–5 year roadmaps and help leaders build capacity for new
service lines.
? Financial Sustainability: Analyze funding models and identify opportunities for revenue
diversification.
? Capital Access: Guide nonprofit clients in preparing loan applications, including
financial projections for microlenders or traditional banks.
? Field Engagement: Spend approximately 80% of your time in the community, traveling
across 14 counties to meet with mission-driven leaders.
? Operational Optimization: Evaluate workflows and technology to ensure infrastructure
can support scaled programming.
? Impact Measurement: Assist mission-driven nonprofit and community leaders in
developing KPIs to demonstrate their effectiveness.
Who You Are
? Experienced: 5–7 years in business consulting, nonprofit management, or financial
leadership.
? Educated: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related field
(graduate work or degree preferred).
? Analytical: Proficiency in data analysis and modeling to project growth outcomes.
? Community-Minded: Strong networking skills and a desire to support the North
Country’s local business ecosystem.
? Diverse life experiences and cultural competency are desirable.
Why Join AEDC?
At AEDC, we believe that when nonprofits thrive, communities thrive. You will have the
opportunity to influence dozens of missions, contributing to local job creation and neighborhood
revitalization. We offer a collaborative environment and a comprehensive, attractive benefits
package—including robust employer-sponsored health coverage, retirement matching, and a
generous paid time off schedule—designed to support the well-being of our team.
Equal Opportunity Statement
AEDC and Coryer Staffing provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, genetics, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This search is
conducted in compliance with New York State labor laws and pay transparency requirements.
Location: Saranac Lake, NY (Up to 80% field / 20% in-Office)
Compensation: $60,000 – $75,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Schedule: 37.5 hours weekly
The Adirondack Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has partnered with Coryer
Staffing to lead the search for a strategic Business Counselor. While Coryer Staffing is
executing the recruitment and interview process, the selected candidate will join the AEDC team
as a full-time employee from their first day of employment.
The Role: Fueling Community Resilience
We are seeking a mission-driven professional to provide expert guidance to nonprofit
organizations looking to scale their impact. This role focuses on the unique intersection of social
mission and financial sustainability, helping leaders move from “survival mode” to long-term
growth.
? Strategic Growth: Facilitate 3–5 year roadmaps and help leaders build capacity for new
service lines.
? Financial Sustainability: Analyze funding models and identify opportunities for revenue
diversification.
? Capital Access: Guide nonprofit clients in preparing loan applications, including
financial projections for microlenders or traditional banks.
? Field Engagement: Spend approximately 80% of your time in the community, traveling
across 14 counties to meet with mission-driven leaders.
? Operational Optimization: Evaluate workflows and technology to ensure infrastructure
can support scaled programming.
? Impact Measurement: Assist mission-driven nonprofit and community leaders in
developing KPIs to demonstrate their effectiveness.
? Experienced: 5–7 years in business consulting, nonprofit management, or financial
leadership.
? Educated: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related field
(graduate work or degree preferred).
? Analytical: Proficiency in data analysis and modeling to project growth outcomes.
? Community-Minded: Strong networking skills and a desire to support the North
Country’s local business ecosystem.
? Diverse life experiences and cultural competency are desirable.
At AEDC, we believe that when nonprofits thrive, communities thrive. You will have the
opportunity to influence dozens of missions, contributing to local job creation and neighborhood
revitalization. We offer a collaborative environment and a comprehensive, attractive benefits
package—including robust employer-sponsored health coverage, retirement matching, and a
generous paid time off schedule—designed to support the well-being of our team.
AEDC and Coryer Staffing provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, genetics, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This search is
conducted in compliance with New York State labor laws and pay transparency requirements.