City of Tucson Skillbridge Internship Program (Administrative Opportunities)

Under general direction, is responsible for performing professional-level work planning, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing the City's Economic Initiatives, specifically those activities related to small business assistance and entrepreneurial support.

• Contribute to the implementation of the City’s business retention program involving meeting with local microenterprises and small business owners to assess and address problems and opportunities.• Staff the business assistance line and 311 calls. • Assist local business with connections to community resources and technical or financial assistance; offer bilingual support when necessary.• Develop relationships with partner organizations in economic and workforce development to better connect local business to these resources; create strategies for more effective assistance and platforms to assist business.• Report out on metrics related to business assistance and program performance.• Provide technical support to small business and entrepreneurs, and coordinate connections to provide enhanced services to the Hispanic community and minority businesses which may include specific support for Legacy Businesses in Tucson and Start-ups.• Contribute to programs to address redevelopment and revitalization of commercial areas throughout the City, specifically focused on predominantly Spanish-speaking corridors and neighborhoods.• Analyze data and make specific recommendations regarding strategic planning and implementation.• Prepare and maintain performance and statistical reports.