Small Business Specialist

CLMI Group, LLC•Los Angeles, CA

21h•$89,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

At CLMI Group, we value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. This position 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 the competitiveness of small businesses. The role involves providing information on procurement policies and procedures, arranging job placements, monitoring training programs, and developing partnerships with various organizations to support participation in the school building construction program and procurement services process. The specialist will also represent the District's Small Business Enterprise at community events, maintain program calendars, assist small businesses with certification and bidding opportunities, and prepare reports for presentations.

Requirements

Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in a public or private agency 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-mandated apprenticeship placements and requirements.
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field. Candidates without the degree specified may substitute qualifying experience on a year-for-year basis, for up to two (2) years.
Pre-apprenticeship and State-governed apprenticeship training programs.
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 services industry.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to assimilate information from various sources.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Compliance and collaboration.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to design promotional materials.
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
A valid California Driver's License, as travel to job sites and events will be required.

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.
Meets 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.
Monitors 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.
Develops and maintains partnerships with District representatives, small businesses, trade 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 the 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.