Small Business Specialist

Duties

• Affords assistance in the development, marketing, and execution of seminars and/or symposiums for contractors, architects, engineers, construction management professionals, and goods and services providers to enhance the competitiveness of the small business enterprise.
• Shares information with District personnel, community groups, business and trade organizations, education agencies, and the public regarding the procurement policies and procedures applicable to the Los Angeles Unified School District's Procurement Services and the Facilities Services Division.
• Engages in meetings with general contractors, sub-contractors, and local trade unions to arrange job placement and apprenticeship enrollment for "We Build" graduates on Los Angeles Unified School District projects.
• Maintains oversight of the "We Build" Program's training programs at designated Division of Adult and Career Education. Occupational and Skills Centers by reviewing trainee evaluations, skills progress, training track, and attendance records.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with District representatives, small businesses, trades unions, community and faith-based organizations, and local agencies to support participation in the school building construction program and procurement services process, including "We Build" students and graduates.
• Recommends participants to other social services support programs and agencies as necessary.
• 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 a master calendar for LAUSD's Small Business and Contractor Academy programs.
• Assists 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.
• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years full-time paid 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.
• A Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Knowledge/Skills: Pre-apprenticeship and State-governed apprenticeship training program, Procedures and entrance requirements for each local trade union's apprenticeship program, Available workforce development resources, Potential employment barriers, All 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, Designs promotional materials, Preparing presentations, A valid California Driver's License for use of an automobile as traveling will be required.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000-$95,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental - 100% covered for the employee
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 13 days of Holiday pay
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes