Job Description Program Manager LA Chamber Technology Center ...

Job Description
Program Manager
LA Chamber Technology Center
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce represents 1,600+ member businesses throughout
Los Angeles County. The Chamber is Southern California’s leading business advocacy
organization dedicated to strengthening our economy and quality of life through job creation,
workforce development, infrastructure investment and business development.
Position
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Small Business
Administration, the LA Regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Los
Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) on an exciting new project to assist and promote
entrepreneurs in emerging technology businesses such as clean tech, social media, and video
gaming. We are looking for a Program Manager to work with us to develop a new SBDC based
at the Chamber in downtown Los Angeles and serving Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura
counties.
Duties & Activities
Under the Chamber’s direction this highly entrepreneurial individual will help us develop and
implement activities related to the LA Chamber Technology Center (LACTC), including:
Programs: Develop, coordinate, schedule and supervise delivery of programs and
services sponsored by or provided directly by the LACTC
o Help identify the needs of the local technology business community with
assistance from partners and collaborators (see “Partnerships” below).
o Help create programs and services including workshops, seminars, conferences,
special events, etc. targeted to small businesses based on local technology
business needs.
o In coordination with partners, contract with, train and supervise a team of
consultants to contribute and deliver program and service content in accordance
with LA Chamber guidelines and procedures. Manager will also perform some
consulting services.
Partnerships: Develop partnerships and collaborations with different stakeholders:
o Work closely with the Chamber’s Emerging Commerce Council, Small Business
Council and other relevant bodies
o Work with local business leaders, policymakers, business organizations,
Chambers of Commerce, community leaders and other economic development
agencies to promote business development and entrepreneurship
o Interface with Federal, State and local governmental economic development
agencies to promote and facilitate regional technology business creation
o Work closely with the LA Cleantech Incubator and LA’s growing network of
technology incubators and accelerators to access and address needs of LA’s
entrepreneurs.
o Develop cooperative working relationships and partnerships with the Program
Directors in the SBDC Network – Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara
350 South Bixel Street, Los Angeles, California 90017 • 213.580.7500 • fax 213.580.7511 • www.lachamber.com

Management: Manage day-to-day operations of the LACTC, including:
o Assist with the creation and implementation of LACTC operating business plan.
o Develop, prepare and monitor LACTC SBDC budget.
o Work closely with the Lead Center of the LA Regional SBDC Network to ensure
that all program activities are in compliance with the appropriate SBA/SBDC
guidelines. Handle all invoicing and reporting requirements for the Center.
o Conduct client follow-up activities, complete project evaluation reports, and
collect data to provide economic impact narratives.
o Prepare reports as necessary; administer LACTC client records; administer
LACTC operational systems and records to assure audit and accreditation
readiness.
o Maintain network of resource business assistance organizations, business
professionals, and economic development agencies in support of needs of SBDC
clients.
o Meet milestones and goals for the LACTC; compile, write and submit timely
narrative and quantitative reports for all LACTC activities.
o Supervise, coordinate, evaluate and monitor work performed by LACTC staff and
consultants.
o Interpret, apply, communicate, and implement pertinent laws and/or SBDC
Network Policy and Procedures, and/or external agency business and/or other
regulations, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
Other duties: Perform other duties as assigned. This is a new position, so duties may
change.
Qualifications & Abilities Needed
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
Two to five years experience in economic development, business consulting/advising,
and technology innovation.
Experience with small business assistance programs and grant funding requirements is
highly desired.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills and the ability to work well with others
Entrepreneurial spirit
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, partners, staff, and
members of the general public from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
This is a salaried exempt position with full benefits, including paid sick leave, vacation, 401(k)
participation, health, vision and dental. Until a full time Director is chosen, the Manager will
report to David Eads, Executive Vice President & COO, and Sean Arian, Senior Advisor.
Please email resume/cover letter to David Eads, Executive Vice President & COO, L.A. Area
Chamber, at deads@lachamber.com. Please send a cc to Sean Arian, Senior Advisor, L.A.
Area Chamber, at sarian@lachamber.com. No phone calls, please.
350 South Bixel Street, Los Angeles, California 90017 • 213.580.7500 • fax 213.580.7511 • www.lachamber.com