Community Relations/Small Business Specialist

Los Angeles Unified School District
Recruitment No: CM-CRSB-0823-20- Ext2
Construction Management- Request for Qualified Resumes

Date: December 14, 2023
1. Position Title Community Relations/Small Business Specialist
2. Number of Positions Two (2)
3. Start Date ASAP
4. Recruitment Sponsor Community Outreach, FSD
5. Submission due date and time: January 5, 2024

6. Duties:
1. Identifies, contacts, and works with the different sectors of the community, school administrators,
and the offices of elected officials, legislators, Local District Superintendents and regulatory
agencies to engage them in the process of construction projects, as well as programs and initiatives
of the Facilities Services Division and to notify them of community meetings and events.
2. Implements community outreach strategic plans for assigned projects.
3. Schedules, coordinates, organizes and attends outreach activities such as community meetings
and events throughout the District to engage and inform the community regarding the Facilities
Services Division's construction projects, programs and initiatives.
4. Informs and engages the community on the school construction process including site selection,
California Environmental Quality Act and Environmental Protection Agency policies and
procedures, acquisition and relocation, and design and construction issues.
5. Provides information and written reports to Community Relations and Small Business Supervisors
for presentations before the Board of Education, Bond Oversight Committee and other audiences.
6. Leads and coordinates the efforts of various planning committee stakeholders for special events
such as ground breakings, ribbon cuttings, and school openings, for the purpose of coordinating
resources and monitoring event expenditures.
7. Develops and maintains project files and contact databases for assigned projects.
8. Assists in the development, marketing and execution of seminars and/or symposiums for
contractors, architects, engineers, construction management professionals, and goods and service
providers to increase competitiveness of the small business enterprise.
9. Provides information to District personnel, community groups, business and trade organizations,
education agencies, and the public concerning the procurement policies and procedures applicable
to the Los Angeles Unified School District's Procurement Services and the Facilities Services
Division.
10. Meets with general contractors, sub-contractors, and the local trade unions to arrange job
placement and apprenticeship enrollment for "We Build" graduates on Los Angeles Unified School
District projects.
11. Monitors the "We Build" Program's training programs at designated Division of Adult and Career

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Education Occupational and Skills Centers by reviewing trainee evaluations, skills progress,
training track, and attendance records.
12. Develops and maintains partnerships with District representatives, small businesses, trades unions,
community and faith-based organizations, and local agencies to help support participation in the
school building construction program and procurement services process including "We Build"
students and graduates.
13. Refers participants to other social services support programs and agencies as case warrants.
14. Represents the District's Small Business Enterprise at community events and meetings to provide
information to prospective employers, small business owners, and other participants about eligibility
requirements, training curriculum, business and contracting opportunities, and construction career
opportunities with the District.
15. Develops and maintains master calendar for LAUSD's Small Business and Contractor Academy
programs.
16. Assists small businesses with navigating the certification process and working with offices within
LAUSD to obtain information on upcoming bidding opportunities.
7. Minimum Requirements
Education
1. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in public relations,
community relations, urban planning, business administration, public administration or related field.

2. Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may compensate experience on a year-for-
year basis for up to 2 years.

Experience
3. Minimum of four (4) years full time paid professional experience in a public or private agency
related to performing community outreach activities, organizing outreach campaigns, field work for
community-based organizations, coordinating with contractors in small business workforce

development, including pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship trainings and compliance with state-
mandates apprenticeship placements and requirements.

Skills/License
4. Candidates shall be proficient in procurement terminology and purchasing compliance
5. Knowledge of public relations principles, current community issues, local government structure,
apprenticeship training programs (including local trade unions), development resources, and
applicable laws, regulations and codes related to small business administration
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Assimilating information from various sources
8. Working effectively with various diverse groups
9. Compliance and Collaboration
10. Detail-oriented and designs promotional materials
11. Prepare presentations
12. A valid California Driver's License for us of an automobile as travelling will be required

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8 Submission Instructions
• Review the Request for Resumes
2. At a minimum, the candidate's professional resume must include the following:
• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received
• Detailed Employment History with each company or government agency including
• Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency,
• Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
• Positions Held
• List of Projects/Programs Managed including project value, location of assignment, roles
and responsibilities and contribution to each project