Empire State Development
633 Third AvenueNew York , NY 10017
Division/Unit: Contract Administration
Web Site: http://www.esd.ny.gov
Empire State Development
633 Third AvenueDivision/Unit: Contract Administration
Web Site: http://www.esd.ny.gov
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
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 30 or more
Location: New York
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Preferred Standing Senior
Minimum Standing: Junior
Degree Concentrations: Business Administration, Public Administration