Certification Coordinator

Certification Coordinator

The Certification Coordinator will work within the Department of Supplier Diversity to ensure that Boston residents have the opportunity for shared success and prosperity through economic growth. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of City Certification, the Coordinator will work with local businesses to review their applications for business certification and certify businesses, based on ownership, as Women and Minority Owned Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and Small and Local Businesses to do business with the City of Boston. The Certification Coordinator will work with the other members of the Supplier Diversity Team to assist businesses in preparing to submit bids for City contracts and conduct outreach to attract and recruit Women and Minority-Owned businesses to certify with the City of Boston. The Department of Supplier Diversity sits in the Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Cabinet. It represents an integral part of the Mayor's mission to create a more economically equitable city. The Department of Supplier Diversity certifies businesses and manages programs that work to ensure small and diverse businesses have access and are better positioned to compete in City contracting. Responsibilities include reviewing and recommending applications for certification to the Deputy Director of City Certification, conducting site visits for applicants when necessary, tracking and maintaining certification metrics, analyzing certification metrics to ensure performance against targets is achieved, supporting the Department of Supplier Diversity staff in preparing materials for meetings, City Council hearings, and other Supplier Diversity department events, raising awareness of the Department of Supplier Diversity working in coordination with the Deputy Director of City Certification through organizing and participating in relevant workshops, conferences, groups, and trade shows where certification is relevant, assisting the Department of Supplier Diversity staff in coordinating and leading matchmaking sessions with suppliers, participating in supplier development activities with national & local small & diverse supplier councils, participating in the Department of Supplier Diversity fairs / workshops, and performing related work as required. Minimum entrance qualifications include at least four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience, which included communications, business development, workforce development, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion related work. A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, management, communications, marketing, or a related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience. Strong communication and presentation skills, ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, demonstrated interest in public policy and working in the public sector, familiarity with state and local government operations and processes, proficiency in Microsoft applications and Google Suite, and ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job are also required.