Program Manager Emerging Business Development
Job in
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68197, USA
Listing for:
Omahachamber
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Program Manager, Small & Emerging Business Development
This is a temporary part-time or full-time position through September 2026.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To assist Small & Emerging Businesses (SEBs) and local employers in achieving their educational, capacity-building, and inclusion goals. Will work directly with general contractors, governmental, corporate, and institutional entities to include SEBs, contractors, and service providers into their supply chains.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize and execute educational series, mentoring and materials targeting the needs of small, emerging, and minority-owned businesses, with a focus on those in the construction industry.Perform face-to-face Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) calls to determine SEB educational, training, financial, bonding, and other needs.Assist the Director in providing technical assistance to small businesses. Includes responding to general information requests on starting and growing a business in the Greater Omaha area, how to obtain financing, and how to apply for various trainings and certifications related to City of Omaha SEB program.Assist the Director in managing the Chamber’s REACH program, a technical assistance and capacity-building program focused on small and emerging businesses in the construction industry.Assist in planning and executing REACH and small business educational programming in conjunction with other entities that have synergistic program objectives.Develop relationships and maintain regular contact with prospects/leads through various recruitment activities that include: engaging in proactive outreach by calling upon prospects in-person, over the phone and via electronic means; trade shows and conferences; walk-ins; inbound phone calls; and web inquiries.Track and record all prospect activity in the Chamber’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. Provide activity reports on specific and aggregated client activity.Research and identify new and existing firms that can be certified in the City of Omaha’s SEB program and actively work with the City of Omaha’s Human Rights & Relations Department to recruit and retain small and emerging businesses in their SEB program.Establish and maintain relationships with business owners, contractor groups, and community organizations affiliated with the construction and service industries.Give public and client presentations on the REACH program, the City of Omaha SEB program, and other related Chamber topics.Note:
This position will support the Director of Small and Emerging Business Development in the execution of the Chamber’s overall SEB economic development strategy.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend/work a variety of Chamber events and represent the organization as needed at other business and community programs/events.Provide timely and accurate response/information on a wide variety of issues and questions about the Chamber and the Greater Omaha region.Represent the Chamber with professionalism and integrity.Actively participate in diversity, equity and inclusion training in order to advance along one’s own journey of inclusion and acceptance.Other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May occasionally supervise an administrative assistant and interns.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
All expenditures require approval of the Director of Small & Emerging Business Development and/or the Senior Vice President of Economic Development.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed should be representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and related work experienceBachelor’s degree in business administration, management, construction management, finance, marketing, education, law, or related fields; and two years of experience in the management or operations of a construction firm, small business, or economic development entity. Experience in direct customer contact and/or sales is desired.
Certifications, Licenses, DesignationsValid Driver’s License
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