Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleProject Manager, Small Business, HCDC

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $61500 to $64000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 633 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, entrepreneurial studies, liberal arts, social sciences, urban planning, or similar fields.

Experience required: 3+ year’s in business development. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently. Familiarity with business, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies and general knowledge of Upper Manhattan’s (and New York City’s) geography and economies. Strong attention to detail and independent follow through is critical to success in this position.

Knowledge required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Constant Contact, Survey Monkey, and virtual meeting/webinar platforms (Cisco Webex and Zoom).

Duties Description BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for the initiatives of the Small Business Division and identification, development, implementation and/or management of ongoing or proposed small business development projects of the Corporation in the Upper Manhattan area.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Support the Director of Small Business Development and complete projects as assigned.
• Manage small business technical assistance program; assist and counsel small businesses and prospective entrepreneurs realize plans for growth and startup.
• Coordinate and facilitate live and virtual small business development events.
• Prepare and distribute promotional materials for small business workshops/webinars.
• Grow and maintain extensive marketing and contact lists.
• Develop and maintain community partnerships and relationships with content area specialists for participation in small business development workshops and webinars.
• Partner and collaborate with ESD’s Small Business and Minority and Women-owned Business Divisions and Upper Manhattan based CDFIs, EACs, Chambers of Commerce and BIDs to provide seamless services to local businesses.
• Draft board materials and presentation as appropriate for HCDC and Board of Directors.
• Seek out and maintain library of community and economic development resources in greater Harlem and Washington Heights including ESD and other State resources.
• Track performance and results of small business development activities and events through surveys and follow-up activities; make recommendations based on data collected.
• Represent Harlem CDC at relevant meetings, conferences as directed.

Money: Purchase request, Invoices, Petty Cash
Business Contacts (Internal and External): Internal- Harlem CDC management and staff, ESD staff; External- Private and public sector organizations and community businesses.
Position expected to work onsite and/or remote consistent with NYS and ESD guidelines and needs.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

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Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 633 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit resume to email address indicating job title in he subject line.