What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Inclusion Manager - Small Business Capacity Building position at City of Norfolk, VA?
Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
The City of Norfolk's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is seeking an experienced Economic Inclusion Manager to help drive Norfolk’s efforts to create economic opportunity for small, minority and women owned businesses. The Economic Inclusion division in the Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion focuses on supporting the start and growth of Small, Women and Minority (SWAM) owned businesses. The department operates a three C strategy that focuses on contract opportunities, capacity building for small businesses and connections for business owners.
The Economic Inclusion Manager will establish and maintain business relationships with Small, Women and Minority owned businesses and serve as a business consultant providing expertise, training facilitation and business coaching. The Economic Inclusion Manager will collaborate with external community organizations to identify needs and resource opportunities for SWAM owned businesses. They will provide regular updates outlining the number of businesses served through trainings and one-on-one business support services to include business license assistance, business planning, procurement and access to capital.
If you’re eager to join a team committed to transforming local government and creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone, then this is the right opportunity for you.
Department Hiring Salary Range: $68,675 - $78,976
Essential Functions
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Serve as a business consultant providing expertise and business coaching Small, Women and Minority (SWAM) owned businesses.
- Establish and maintain business relationships with (SWAM) owned businesses.
- Identify training needs and priorities among SWAM businesses at various stages.
- Develop and lead business trainings for SWaM owned businesses effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.
- Ensuring economic inclusion programs and trainings are culturally responsive and inclusive of all people.
- Provide one-on-one consulting services that help small businesses with procurement, business planning, growth strategies, access to capital or other business support services.
- Review on-going Economic Inclusion best practices and recommend policy and program opportunities for the city to consider.
- Support SWaM businesses with navigating city procurement and contract opportunities available through the City of Norfolk and other entities.
- Regular meet with entrepreneurial ecosystem partners and community organizations to identify new and creative ways to support the start and growth of SWaM businesses.
- Represent the organization and advocate for economic inclusion initiatives.
Education/Experience
Required education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, finance, marketing, community economic development /or equivalent professional experience. Master’s in business or public administration preferred.
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in either business/ economic development, procurement, community or workforce development working with small business owners.
- Experience facilitating business and other entrepreneurial trainings.
- Strong leadership aptitude.
- Developing and implementing economic inclusion strategies
- Strategic and task oriented.
- Strong writing, verbal communication, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as a self-starting member of a team.
- Entrepreneurial.
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
- Organized and flexible.
- Experience navigating complex situations and resolving conflicts.
- Ability to showcase your experience in building capacity for small businesses to achieve self-sufficiency.
- Passion for economic inclusion and making a positive impact.
Additional Information & Requirements
Work Location: 232 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Work Hours: Mon-Friday 40 hours/week 8:30am-5pm
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
Salary : $68,675 - $78,976
