Entrepreneurship Community Coordinator, Senior Associate

Location : Anywhere in Country

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Join our Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) team and you'll directly support and promote our brand and reputation. Through internal communications, public relations and corporate communications, you'll provide a wide range of marketing and communications services to internal and external audiences. These include current and future clients and employees, alumni, regulators, the media and the communities within which we operate.

The opportunity

Join our dynamic Entrepreneurship Marketing Team, where innovation meets opportunity! We are committed to supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of growth and increasing brand permission through strategic marketing initiatives. Our team thrives in a fast-paced environment, and we are looking for a passionate and proactive Entrepreneurship Community Coordinator with strong marketing and communications skills who can help make EY's flagship Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) program a success.

Your key responsibilities

The Entrepreneurship Community Coordinator is critical to the success of EY's flagship Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) program. This position has responsibility for EOY program operations and execution throughout the 12-month program cycle. Responsibilities include managing all elements of tracking, administration, reporting and invoicing for two to three EOY programs (tied to cities / geographic areas) along with market-facing activities with EOY sponsors, judges and nominees. This role will also provide local support for the execution of the broader entrepreneurship community strategy, including EOY alumni programming, Entrepreneurial Winning Women (WW) and the Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN). Success in this role will be effectively managing multiple Marketing activities - with a strong attention to detail and project management orientation - to help build EY relationships with local entrepreneurs, founders and CEOs in support of the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. This is market-facing role where you will represent the EY brand to entrepreneurs and program sponsors.

Provide operations, execution and project coordination support for two EOY programs

In partnership with the Entrepreneurship Community Manager and EOY Program Director, serve as a key point of contact for program information for internal and external stakeholders.

Assist in the development and maintenance of EOY target lists prior to program kick off, working closely with the EOY leadership team

Manage the creative calendar and request process for all marketing materials for programs (marketing brochures, training documents, social media assets, event collateral, etc.) working cross-functionally with assigned graphic and multimedia designers

Provide quality review of creative materials prior to sharing with EOY Program Director and Entrepreneurship Community Manager

Assist with development of presentations or various training, pitch and informational deck needs

Work with Entrepreneurship Community Manager to create agendas for program team calls

Creation of entrepreneurship-focused communications (EOY, SGF, etc.) based on National templates

Manage site visit scheduling communication process

Assist in event script and presentation development, where needed

Perform research related to EOY targeting, pipeline, sponsor identification, potential judges, WW, EAN, etc.

Own UX database, specifically the ongoing data entry into EOY database throughout the lifecycle of each EOY program

Process EOY applications and work with / train any dedicated program support staff (i.e., existing EAs and / or GDS) to ensure EOY applications are fully processed

Utilize assigned / trained GDS resources for completion of certain tasks

Support the collection of required program deliverables such interview forms, executive summaries, nominee photos, etc. working closely with the EOY nominee and EY relationship owner

Manage the invoicing process for sponsors, gala patrons and attendees with finance and proactively track all revenue for each program.

Represent EY in a highly professional manner and engage various constituents (nominees and their reps, sponsors, judges, etc) effectively throughout the program lifecycle.

Engage in peer networks with other Region Entrepreneurship Marketing coordinators to share knowledge, leading practices, and facilitate problem-solving

Participate in special project teams at National level, as requested, to continue enhancement of overall program

Attend and provide support for EOY and SGF events

Support local execution of WW and EAN programs, as appropriate, as well as alumni programs that connect all members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem to one another and to EY

Skills and attributes for success

Proficiency working in a global, highly matrixed enterprise

Display judgement in when and how to escalate issues

Ability to prioritize work and meet all critical deadlines

Ability to manage multiple involved processes and technologies through all stages of program execution

Demonstrated strong project management skills in a fast-moving environment

Professionalism and confidence engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

To qualify for the role, you must have

A Bachelor's degree, with a focus on Business Administration, Marketing or Communications, preferred.

A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, events, business development or project management desired

Experience synthesizing information from others; serving as an organizational connector

Experience tracking invoices and managing a budget

Multitasking and organizational skills are a must!

Ability to juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in both in-person and virtual settings

Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and CVent.

What we look for

We are looking for individuals that have a strong business acumen and personal leadership. Innovative, creative thinkers who are strategic, collaborative and consultative and who can bring a fresh perspective will thrive in this environment.

What we offer you

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $62,600 to $113,700. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $75,200 to $129,200. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter / Summer breaks, Personal / Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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