Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
Agency Description The New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is a vibrant, client-centered agency whose mission is to serve New York’s small businesses, jobseekers and commercial districts. SBS makes it easier for companies in New York City to start, operate, and expand by providing direct assistance to business owners, supporting commercial districts, promoting financial and economic opportunity among minority- and women-owned businesses, preparing New Yorkers for jobs, and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce. SBS continues to reach for higher professional standards through innovative systems, new approaches to government, and a strong focus on its employees. SBS also works to make changes to the overall regulatory environment to help the small business community.
Division Description The Division of Business Services (DBS) is dedicated to helping NYC businesses start, operate and expand in New York City while leading systemic change to improve the regulatory environment for businesses. The Division is guided by principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Job Description:
(Business Express Service Team) is a dedicated team who educate and advocate for entrepreneurs as they launch and operate their store front businesses across the five boroughs. Through their knowledge of city agency rules and regulations, the team helps small business owners navigate licenses and permits as well as avoid and reduce fines and violations.
The Senior Small Business Advocate works with a specialized unit with in NYC BEST focusing in Street Vending. The Senior Small Business Advocate will play a key leadership role in the successful implementation of the NYC BEST for Street Vendors program, the first-ever dedicated team supporting street vendor small businesses. The Senior Small Business Advocate will develop and implement engagement strategies to drive education-based compliance, leading a team of NYC BEST for Small Business Advocate, Street Vendor Services, and providing multilingual guidance to street vendor businesses with understanding and navigating relevant City policies and regulation Specific Responsibilities: Management
How to Apply: All Applicants: Apply through https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ search for Job ID: # 788021 Current SBS Employees: Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line: Senior Small Business Advocate, Street Vendor Services and send to careers@sbs.nyc.gov Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to: NYC Department of Small Business Services Human Resources Unit 1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor New York, New York 10006
Additional language capacity. Preferred fluency or working knowledge of Arabic (Egyptian dialect preferred), Wolof, Spanish, or Mandarin.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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