Business Outreach Liaison

BTG is seeking a Business Sustainment Outreach Liaison to be a part of the Economic Empowerment and public outreach team for the construction of a light rail project between Bethesda and New Carrollton, MD. The Business Sustainment Outreach Liaison serves as direct contact with the businesses in the corridor and functions as a conduit for project information to businesses in the corridor and for business-related issues back up to the project outreach team and engineering/ construction team. The liaison is also responsible for providing information about the availability of technical business support to small businesses. The liaison will function as an integral part of the community outreach team and the outreach efforts for the project. He/she will work closely with the Outreach Managers and Community Liaisons and will keep staff informed about business, resources, events/activities and any business concerns that arise during construction. The Business Sustainment Outreach Liaison will work under the direction of the Deputy Project Director and the BTG Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with businesses during construction to address specific concerns
• Communicating timely information to businesses during construction
• Developing a working relationship with local business associations within the project corridor
• Identifying available business sustainment resources
• Informing local businesses of these resources
• Maintaining business database, including contact information and all pertinent details about individual businesses
• Assist with preparation of action plans with defined objectives to support agreed upon business sustainment efforts
• Preparing outreach materials (newsletters, brochures)
• Arranging meeting logistics
• Attending and presenting at internal and external meetings including, community meetings, business association meetings, open houses and outreach events, as needed.

Education

• Bachelor Degree - preferred fields; Business Management, Communications, Planning, or Construction Management

Knowledge and Skills

• Fluency in Spanish
• Excellent communication skills
• Outgoing, self-motivated, and friendly
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

This position will require travel throughout Montgomery and Prince Georges' counties.  This position has the potential to become Full-Time.

BTG ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special accommodations for persons with disabilities, limited English proficiency, or hearing-and speech-impairments, please visit our opportunities page at www.btgworks.com.