Department of Civil Service

Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist in the implementation and administration of new and existing Business Development programs pertaining to New York State certified and non-certified Minority and/or Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs). Assist in special projects and the necessary administrative and programmatic duties to support the activities of the Business Development unit such as but not limited to: external inquiries, outreach and events, the development of MWBE training workshops and technical assistance services, as well as with tracking and reporting data.

WORK PERFORMED:

* Assist in programmatic support in the development and implementation of the 2019 MWBE Forum
* Support and maintain project tracking database
* Assist with managing agency/authority lists and business contacts (internal and external)
* Collect, review and edit content on topic related workshops such as how to do business in NYS and the NYS certification process
* Attend meetings, preparing print marketing, writing social media, maintaining files, and ensuring that all tracking systems are current
* Other projects related to the Forum development may be assigned as needed.
* Assist with managing customer service and business contacts (internal and external);
* Assist in programmatic support and the development and implementation of technical assistance services, special projects, and initiatives;
* Support maintaining project tracking database and other tracking systems;
* Provide administrative support, including attending meetings, preparing outreach flyers and materials for events, maintaining files, and ensuring that all tracking systems are current;
* Draft materials and assist with workshops and training programs;
* Other projects may be assigned as needed.

Skills:

Excellent organizatn skill

Written and verbal communctn skills

Strong customer srvc/interprsnal skills

Att. to detail & indepndt follow through

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Data Mgmnt

Internship Areas: Economic Development