Strategic Outreach & Small Business Development Lead

Richland County Ag; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Ag is seeking a Business Development & Outreach Coordinator to develop and coordinate outreach programs aimed at attracting SLBE vendors for county projects. The role involves marketing, public relations, and branding to inform the local business community about opportunities.

You will maintain relationships with internal staff, partner agencies, and stakeholders, build the SLBE directory, and host workshops and public meetings to drive participation and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating outreach programs and vendor recruitment.
• Knowledge of SLBE certification processes and requirements.
• Ability to organize public meetings and trainings.
• Strong marketing and public relations skills.
• Excellent relationship management with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates outreach programs to attract SLBE vendors and businesses.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with internal staff, partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Manages a pipeline of potential SLBE partners and grows the certified directory.
• Proactively recruits business owners and assists with SLBE applications.
• Creates outreach materials, reports, and distributes information about opportunities.
• Coordinates with PIO for press materials and OSBO website updates.
• Plans and executes workshops, public meetings, and training sessions.

Skills

Outreach coordination

Marketing

Public relations

Stakeholder collaboration

Lead generation

Event coordination

SLBE certification knowledge

Vendor recruitment

Tools

Procurement portal

OSBO website

Job description

Richland County Ag is seeking a Business Development & Outreach Coordinator to develop and coordinate outreach programs aimed at attracting SLBE vendors for county projects. The role involves marketing, public relations, and branding to inform the local business community about opportunities.

You will maintain relationships with internal staff, partner agencies, and stakeholders, build the SLBE directory, and host workshops and public meetings to drive participation and ensure compliance with