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Build Alumni Program/ Communications Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION: Under general direction, manages the Entrepreneurship Alumni program, and other programs as specified; provides leadership, coordination, and integration; develops relationships with external groups; manages alumni program for future marketing purposes; implements events; provides marketing ideas.CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 Provides leadership, coordination, and integration with internal departments and external stakeholders that can benefit from our entrepreneurship programs, activities, and services.

2 Develops key external relationships/partnerships with local entrepreneurs, businesses, foundations, high schools, and peer institutions and foundations.

3 Implements quarterly alumni happy hours or other local, and regional events to add value to programs and build awareness and support to Build programs.

5 Provides marketing ideas and strategies for our program(s): events, collateral (print, web, and social), etc.

6 Performs other duties as assigned. 7 Produce Build graduate profiles including photo and interview.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Passion for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Takes an innovative and fun approach to their work Excellent organizational abilities and capacity to manage

multiple projects Takes initiative to identify opportunities and solve problems Fluency with social platforms as a creative means of

communication Computer literacy and excellent verbal and written

communication skills Positive, can-do attitude and entrepreneurial spirit Collaborative management style Ability to work with diverse groups Greatly enjoys and thrives in a team-oriented start-up

atmosphere Experience working in and a passion for Detroit Bilingual in Spanish a plus