Barrio Planners, Inc. is seeking a full-time program manager!
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general direction of company President; plan, organize, coordinate and implement economic development technical assistance activities and training for City of Los Angeles small businesses and entrepreneurs; projects and related activities in cooperation with public agencies, educational institutions, businesses and community groups; to develop, prepare and review grant funding applications and proposals; to analyze and evaluate City of Los Angeles sponsored economic vitality programs including contract administration and compliance monitoring; and to perform other work as required. In addition to what is mentioned above, the Program Manager will also be responsible for the following:
• Responsible for the overall performance of the East Los Angeles Business Source Center.
• Plans and oversees the center’s budget/expenditure level and various accounting management functions on a monthly basis.
• Serves as liaison with the City of Los Angeles Community Development Department in matters of program operations, reporting, fiscal management, and contract compliance.
• Guides marketing outreach, cross-functional collaboration and partnership efforts with local business organizations such as chambers of commerce, community groups, local work source centers, and other public agencies.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and pre-screening of trainee recruits for Entrepreneur/Micro-enterprise/Operating business classroom trainings.
• Ensure that all small business technical assistance services rendered are provided at the highest quality; not limited to the following services: access to capital, strategic planning, business plan assistance, marketing assistance, business tax credit and incentives, procurement opportunities, and more….
• Works with the president of BPI for service quality control, including evaluation of activities and results, and making suggestions for improvements and implementing changes for improvements.
• Manages and directs the center’s 6 employees and 2 office locations.
Title of person (position) to which this Position reports:
President
Qualifications and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from a four year college in business or public administration, finance, economics, community development or a related field AND five (5) years professional experience in economic/business development program administration, community development or a related area will be a plus.
Foreign language (s) spoken and/or written:
Spanish
Technological knowledge, skills and abilities required (if any):
Must be computer literate, skillful in oral and written communication, and bilingual (English/Spanish or Chinese)
Education/License Requirements:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in business ore related major is required. An MBA is strongly desired.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License
Medical Benefits:
A comprehensive medical benefit package includes Medical and Dental Insurance.
For Consideration:
To apply, submit your resume, salary history and three work related references (email preferred) to:
Ruben Sanchez,
Program Manager.
Barrio Planners, Inc.
*Phone: (323) 726-7734 Ext. 14
Fax: (323) 721-9794
ruben@ebac-bpi.org
http://www.ebac-bpi.org/
*No phone calls please, email and fax response will only be accepted.
