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Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Immigrant Entrepreneurship Instructor

Job Description (June 2026)

The Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) is a Fresno-based nonprofit agency that serves and empowers immigrant families in the Central Valley. CVIIC works with a wide range of partner agencies in the region, including nonprofit organizations, public sector agencies, and private sector entities.

CVIIC is expanding its team and creating new employment opportunities designed to serve and empower Central Valley Latino families. As part of this growth, a new Bilingual (English/Spanish) Immigrant Entrepreneurship Instructor position is being created. This is a full-time position that requires a dynamic, self-driven individual with previous experience working with Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants and entrepreneurship/small business development. An ideal candidate should also demonstrate effectiveness as an instructor/trainer, be able to carry out the responsibilities described below, and contribute to the enhancement of our agency's organizational capacity. The position requires availability to work on some evenings and weekends and to travel as needed. This is a Fresno-based position. The hired candidate will operate out of CVIIC's office in Fresno and offer Spanish-language in-person entrepreneurship courses in Fresno and nearby counties (including Madera and Tulare, potentially Merced).

The position offers interested applicants an opportunity to put into practice existing professional skills and contribute to the creation of socio-economic mobility opportunities for Latino families residing in the target counties. The hired candidate will be part of a recognized nonprofit agency, take advantage of professional development opportunities, develop new professional relationships with our regional network partners, and contribute to regional efforts to diversify and revitalize our Central Valley economy.

Primary Responsibilities

The Bilingual Immigrant Entrepreneurship Instructor will work under the supervision of CVIIC's Executive Director. Principal tasks include:

- Assisting in the planning, development, and delivery of Spanish-language entrepreneurship courses and related services. The courses are to be offered in person in Fresno and other nearby counties. The courses will be offered in one or two counties at a time.

- Providing business development-related technical assistance to participants in our Immigrant Entrepreneurship Program.

- Referring clients who might need other services not offered by CVIIC to partner agencies in the small business ecosystem.

- Organizing informational events and making presentations to the public (in-person and online), particularly to Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants in the Central Valley.

- Participating actively in CVIIC social media activities, including Facebook Live events.

- Uploading events and blog posts to CVIIC Wordpress websites.

- Developing informational materials on topics addressed by CVIIC.

- Representing CVIIC in events held in collaboration with regional, state, and national partners.

- Carrying out necessary research on relevant topics.

- Developing and strengthening partnerships with other nonprofit organizations, public and private sector entities.

- Documentation of activities in an effective manner and submitting reports as required by our agency.

- Contribute to CVIIC's short-, medium- and long-term planning.

- Other relevant tasks assigned by the Executive Director

Desired Skills and Requirements

- An undergraduate or graduate degree in business or related academic discipline

- At least 2 years of related professional experience, preferably in entrepreneurship/business development or related activities, including adult school/vocational program teaching experience.

- An ability to work independently and be part of team efforts

- A willingness and availability to travel to communities in the four counties targeted by this initiative

- A strong and proven commitment to work on behalf of immigrant rights and a familiarity with CVIIC's regional network

- Excellent communication skills

- Excellent customer relations skills

- Full Spanish/English fluency (verbal/written)

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other basic software programs; a willingness to learn how to create posts on Wordpress websites

- Possible experience working with a CRM.

- A valid driver's license and own vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage

- Authorization to be lawfully employed

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications

- Employer paid medical, dental, vision coverage for employee

- The position entails working 40 hours per week.

- This is a grant-funded employment opportunity. Continuity of position is contingent on subsequent funding opportunities.

The position will remain open until it is filled

Interested applicants please include cover letter, updated resume, and 3 professional references

CVIIC is an equal opportunity employer