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Office of Contractor & Supplier Diversity Intern (ID: 106653) for Summer 2018

Agency/Facility

Empire State Development

633 Third Avenue
New York , NY 10017

Division/Unit: Contract Administration

 

Web Site: http://www.esd.ny.gov(New Window)

 

Proposal Information

Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:
Assist the Office of Contractor and Supplier Diversity ("OCSD") team with outreach, reviewing, tracking and analyzing data, as well as preparing reports in connection with the Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise ("MWBE") and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business ("SDVOB") participation goals/commitments for Empire State Development ("ESD") projects.

WORK PERFORMED:
* Solicit and track compliance information regarding MWBE and SDVOB participation and minority/female workforce participation on ESD projects. Ensure that data is accurately reflected in internal tracking systems and databases.
* Provide support to the Project Managers and Director of the Office of Contractor and Supplier Diversity on marketing and outreach, compliance, and project management oversight as necessary.
* Projects, tasks and other duties as assigned by the Project Managers and Director of Contractor and Supplier Diversity.
* Participate in trainings, workgroups, strategic planning sessions and other individual and group projects as necessary.
* Provide the highest standard of customer service to internal and external partners and stakeholders.
* Review and analyze data pertaining to MWBE and SDVOB utilization and commitments.
* Participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly office, interdepartmental and division-wide meetings, webinars, and/or teleconferences.
* Employ a variety of tools to ensure adherence to diversity and best practices.

 

Skills:

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat

Excellent interpersonal skills

MS Office Suite

Oral/written communications skills

Experience using data management system

 

Internship Areas: Contract Management/Procurement, Economic Development

Logistical Information

Payment? Unpaid

Number of Hours: 30 or more

Location: New York

Number of Interns Needed: 1

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferred Standing Senior

Minimum Standing: Junior

Degree Concentrations: Business Administration, Public Administration