Creation of a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Mentorship Program:

• Work with Wisconsin- Great Lakes Regional Organizing Committee-GROC Marketing Manager to identify Disadvantage Business Enterprises to engage in programs
• Create materials to educate Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBEs) about opportunities and resources available to them as a DBE, MBE, SBE, or WBE
• Work one-on-one as a mentor to help DBEs navigate and educate not only the construction industry but through the intricacies of the union side of the business
• Work with existing DBE programs such as Construction Business Group’s DBE Development Initiative

Identify and participate in organizations that strengthen relationships within the construction industry:

• Focus primarily on groups that have project owners or developers in attendance
• Focus on pro-economic development and pro-growth organizations
• Educate organizations about LECET, LIUNA WI, and SIGNATORY CONTRACTORS
• Work cooperatively and strategically with other trades and their signatory contractors to promote and protect the union construction industry in Wisconsin

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A qualified applicant will bring a combination of college-level training and position-related experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with coursework in business administration, human resources, public policy, or a related field to their candidacy
• Experience in the administration of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs or contract management and compliance-related work is a plus
• Ability to meet a flexible schedule, as the ED will be required to complete light travel throughout the State of Wisconsin
• There will also be a few engagements throughout the year that will require attendance in evenings, weekends, and out-of-state travel for conferences and or conventions
• Union membership is strongly encouraged, as this is a union leadership position

BENEFITS:

Health, vision, dental, pension plan, vehicle (With gas and insurance paid), and phone.

(This role offers benefits through Wisconsin Laborer’s Health and Pension Plan)

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process, to be received on or before November 25, 2022, for full consideration. (All final candidates will be required to present 2-3 letters of referral.)

LECET is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran’s status, or national origin and abides by state regulations and federal laws pertaining to equal employment opportunity

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