Manager, Business Development & Outreach

Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity

Mission:

To connect value and empower people businesses and communities.

Vision:

An inclusive accessible prosperous and resilient Harris County economy.

The Manager Business Development & Outreach is a key member of the Harris County Department of Economic Equity & Opportunity (DEEO) supporting department-wide initiatives that advance economic opportunity business development stakeholder engagement and workforce and community outcomes.

This position is responsible for developing and managing strategic programs partnerships outreach and educational initiatives that connect businesses and community stakeholders with DEEO programs and resources. The position collaborates across DEEO divisions and with County departments external agencies business organizations and community partners to strengthen the capacity of small minority- and woman-owned businesses support contractors doing business with Harris County and advance departmental priorities.

The Manager of Business Development & Outreach identifies emerging business and community needs and develops programs and partnerships that expand DEEOs reach effectiveness and impact throughout Harris County.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan execute manage and track DEEOs current and future capacity-building programs and represent DEEO on partner-led programs/initiatives.

• Plan execute manage and track DEEOs outreach efforts throughout the local area including events that serve to connect businesses to opportunities and represent DEEO at external meetings events and conferences.

• Track customer requests for assistance provide customized business development assistance including guidance on how to navigate the Countys procurement process and contracting opportunities refer clients to appropriate educational and business development services and networking opportunities including County procurement staff.

• Produce manage and track presentations outreach and training materials talking points social media and website content assisting contractors with meeting program requirements and building small business capacity to compete for County contracts.

• Plan manage and oversee Mentor-Protégé programs and initiatives including participant recruitment and matching program implementation coordination with County departments and external partners monitoring mentor-protégé engagement and progress and tracking program outcomes to support business growth capacity building and increased readiness to compete for County contracting opportunities.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of DEEOs divisions programs services initiatives and resources to effectively represent the Department respond to stakeholder needs identify cross-divisional opportunities and connect businesses and community partners with appropriate resources and services.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in business administration Supply Chain Management Public Relations or a related field and

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in supplier diversity procurement compliance monitoring or a related role with a strong focus on capacity-building programs stakeholder engagement and outreach

OR

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in supplier diversity procurement compliance monitoring or a related role with a strong focus on capacity-building programs stakeholder engagement and outreach with a High School Diploma.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of proficiency in the production of content accessible to a broad range of educational backgrounds and reading levels.

• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information in compliance with appropriate policy and law.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; take direction from management; keep management informed of important developments.

• Ability to identify problem areas and develop solutions/corrective measures as part of continuous program improvement and for ad hoc situations.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) including calendaring and Teams Zoom Adobe InDesign and project management software.

• Strong leadership collaboration facilitation diplomacy and negotiation skills.

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of people.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

• Experience in compliance monitoring or other work experience in a highly regulated field.

• Fluent Spanish or other language skills strongly preferred; cultural competence required.

• Stakeholder management includes engagement across internal departments third-party consultants the business community and related business associations labor unions and other community stakeholders.

• Experience/familiarity with Houstons business community.

• Advanced levels of expertise in use of ability to quickly achieve expertise in MS Office Suite including calendaring and Teams Zoom Adobe InDesign Canva B2G Now and .

Position Type and Hours:

• Full-Time Regular

• Monday Friday Subject to early morning evening and weekend.

• This position necessitates the ability to work outside the standard 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule to attend events with some weekend work required.

• Additionally hybrid work options are available offering flexibility between remote and in-office work.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a professional office environment.

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers.

• Lift up to 20 lbs.

• Typical office work only with limited physical demands

• Local travel for site visits and stakeholder engagement may be required

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To Position: Assistant Director Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships

• Supervises Positions: NA

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.