Assistant Director of Community and Programming - Muskegon Innovation Hub
Assistant Director of Community and Programming - Muskegon Innovation Hub
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$ 75000 - 85000
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Job Description
Primary Duties
- Plan organize and manage the day-to-day operations of the CoLaunch coworking space including membership management onboarding of new members facility tours & management payment collection community building and adherence to community & facility rules.
- Consistently identify community inefficiencies and help to implement processes to improve productivity.
- Market and promote programs events and related services offered through the Hub and the State of Michigan to community and business partners faculty students and entrepreneurial groups.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy to promote all Hub programs events and initiatives effectively through appropriate channels.
- Ensure consistency in branding across all Hub outreach and marketing efforts.
- Provide graphic design content creation content writing content editing presentation creation and other marketing needs.
- Oversee scheduling vetting and project management of external photographers videographers graphic designers and social media contractors.
- Develop and execute a dynamic and consistent annual calendar of events and programming that meets the needs of members clients and entrepreneurs.
- Ensure all Hub events and programs meet or exceed quality standards including food safety speaker preparation entertainment appropriateness and technology readiness.
- Collaborate with the Michigan entrepreneurial ecosystem including new companies universities investors and other business support service organizations.
- Serve as a key person in understanding and educating clients on the Muskegon and Michigan entrepreneurial ecosystems.
- Recruit and engage with start-up companies particularly those introducing innovative products services and business models.
- Assist clients with Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) small business funding opportunities.
- Attend all quarterly SmartZone meetings and monthly MEDC meetings as required by the grant.
- Handle all reporting as stipulated in the MEDC Grant Contract (for the duration of the grant period).
- Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelors degree in a business-related field.
- Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience working with small businesses and start-ups.
- Demonstrated experience developing planning and coordinating events.
- Experience with business coaching/counseling.
- Experience working in/with Muskegons and Michigans entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Extensive experience managing various grant and funding programs.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Masters degree in business administration or related field.
Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.
Salary and Benefits: $75000-$85000 commensurate with experience.
How to Apply: A cover letter and resume is required. Applications missing required documents will not be considered if applicable. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting please contact Kevin Ricco at If you need technical assistance please contact Human Resources at
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Application Deadline: Application closes May 29 2025 at 11:59pm
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.See TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1- (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities women protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
