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Counselor, Business Development Program

Description

The Urban League of Rochester seeks a Counselor for our Small Business Teaming Pilot Program, which assists small businesses interested in entering into a teaming arrangement to better position their business to successfully access larger contracts.


Responsibilities

  1. Conduct outreach and recruitment efforts, including program orientations and community presentations.
  2. Assist in the development of outreach and business planning information as needed.
  3. Maintain appropriate communication and interaction with partner businesses, consultants, funders, businesses, clients, government entities and other technical advisors.
  4. Positively represent the program and the agency in the community.
  5. In conjunction with funders, supervisor and consultants, plan and facilitate all workshops and training sessions.
  6. Provide one-on-one technical assistance and consulting services to participating businesses.
  7. Develop appropriate trainings and resources for program participants.  Update materials as needed.
  8. Complete and maintain program files, records, and reports to track and assure successful program outcomes.
  9. Maintain and submit required documentation to Director in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met and to ensure effective program operation.
  10. Participate in additional training as required for effective program operation and approved by supervisor.
  11. Provide information on federal contract projects open for bid to small business teams in a timely manner via faxes, telephone, e-mail, and in-person consultations. 
  12. Work with executive consultants to coordinate consultant activities, appointments and submission of consultants' billings.
  13. Attend Small Business Teaming Advisory, Federal Reserve, Small Business Administration, and Better Contractors Bureau meetings as needed.
  14. Perform such duties as the supervisor may assign.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with two years experience in communications, business administration, business development, public administration or related social science may be acceptable.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
  • Knowledge of available community resources.
  • Must be customer service oriented.
  • Ability to relate to, communicate with, and work with a diverse population and understand the issues relating to such a population.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be able to tolerate and handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
  • Competency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
  • Able to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
  • Access to reliable transportation.

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