Small Business Specialist

About the role

Works on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, marketing and execution of seminars and/or symposiums for contractors, architects, engineers, construction management professionals, and goods and service providers to increase competitiveness of the small business enterprise.
• Provides information to District personnel, community groups, business and trade organizations, education agencies, and the public concerning the procurement policies and procedures applicable to the Los Angeles Unified School District's Procurement Services and the Facilities Services Division.
• Mets with general contractors, sub-contractors, and the local trade unions to arrange job placement and apprenticeship enrollment for "We Build” graduates on Los Angeles Unified School District projects.
• Maintains partnerships with District representatives, small businesses, trades unions, community and faith-based organizations, and local agencies to help support participation in the school building construction program and procurement services process including "We Build” students and graduates.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with District representatives, small businesses, trades unions, community and faith-based organizations, and local agencies to help support participation in the school building construction program and procurement services process including "We Build” students and graduates.
• Refers participants to other social services support programs and agencies as case warrants.
• Represents the District's Small Business Enterprise at community events and meetings to provide information to prospective employers, small business owners, and other participants about eligibility requirements, training curriculum, business and contracting opportunities, and construction career opportunities with the District.
• Develops and maintains master calendar for LAUSD's Small Business and Contractor Academy programs.
• Aids small businesses with navigating the certification process and working with offices within LAUSD to obtain information on upcoming bidding opportunities.
• Provides information and written reports to Small Business Supervisors for presentations before the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee and other audiences.

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years professional experience in a public or private agency related to performing field work for community-based organizations, coordinating with contractors in small business workforce development, including pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship trainings and compliance with state-mandates apprenticeship placements and requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field. OR Candidates without the degree specified may be allowed to compensate experience on a year-for year basis for up to 2 years.

Skills

• Pre-apprenticeship and State-governed apprenticeship training programs
• Procedures and entrance requirements for each local trade union's apprenticeship program
• Awareness of available workforce development resources
• Potential employment barriers
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and codes related to the Small Business Administration and apprenticeship employment
• Principles and practices of the construction and goods and service industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Assimilating information from various sources
• Working effectively with various diverse groups
• Compliance and Collaboration
• Detail-oriented and designs promotional materials
• Preparing presentations