Job Opportunities

Who We Are:

Grow is a certified Community Development Financial Institution that works to elevate entrepreneurs. The organization provides small business loans ($50,000 and below) to entrepreneurs in the West Michigan community. We prioritize loans to those who have been left out of traditional capital markets.

Office Support Specialist

Location: Grand Rapids, MI in a hybrid environment. Full-time, exempt (36.5 hrs/week).

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Friday: 8:30am – 1:00pm 

Summary of the Role:

The Office Support Specialist will work with the CEO and Grants/Finance Manager to support the financial and compliance integrity of the organization. They are responsible for monthly and quarterly reporting, basic bookkeeping functions, and vendor relationships for operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Bookkeeping, including assistance with accounts payable and accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance and review, bank account reconciliations, monthly financial statement preparation, and bank deposit processing.
  • Work with external service providers to process payroll, benefits, contributions, and withholdings.
  • Process and file new hire paperwork, internal status changes and employee termination paperwork, working in coordination with all necessary vendors.
  • Review current and potential vendors, ensuring operational compliance.
  • Manage calendars and make logistic arrangements for meetings, programs, conferences, and community spaces, including booking travel, making reservations, or organizing details.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, faxes, mail, and packages.
  • Collect, file, and organize records, invoices, and other important documentation.
  • Facilities oversight, including submitting work orders and scheduling repairs for general office space and equipment as well as monitoring office inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
  • Transcribing or taking notes during meetings and writing minutes, memos, and/ or agendas.
  • CRM administration support.
  • Work with Grow team in preparing federal grant applications, improving operational efficiencies, assisting programmatic oversight, and managing vendor contract relations.
  • Other special projects as needed.

Experience and Competencies: 

  • 3-5 years in a similar role or equivalent function (including intermediate bookkeeping)
  • Experience working in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Salesforce (or similar CRM tools)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with a commitment to accuracy and timelines

This Position Offers:

  • $55,000 - $60,000 annual salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • IRA with 3% Company Match
  • Flexible Paid Time Off – 15 days minimum to support work-life harmony
  • 12 Paid Holidays with 3 holidays of your choice
  • Working with a passionate and dedicated team

** This position does not offer sponsorship. **

If you can see yourself as part of the Grow team, please email your resume and cover letter to mysasi@growbusiness.org with the subject line "Office Support Specialist". The position will be open until the role is filled. 

At Grow, we believe in partnership, empowerment, and integrity and commit to providing a mutually respectful work environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and invite all applicants and teammates to join us without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, political affiliation, physical/mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Grow believes diversity and inclusion within our culture is crucial to our innovation and success. We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences to benefit our team, products, and community.