Senior Activations Associate

ABOUT BEDROCK

Bedrock is an award-winning real estate developer focused on comprehensive city building initiatives in Detroit and Cleveland. Its work includes creating iconic cityscapes rehabilitating historic properties and making space for the communityall with the philosophy to operate for more than profit.

Since 2011 Bedrock has invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to develop and restore more than 140 properties totaling over 21 million square feet of office retail residential hospitality industrial data centers and 2024 Bedrock was named one of the worlds Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Senior Activations Manager the Senior Activations Associate leads the planning coordination and execution of public-facing activations experiential programming and events across Bedrock communities. This role serves as a project lead responsible for activation logistics stakeholder coordination budgeting permitting vendor management and operational execution while contributing to annual activation planning and team objectives

ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS

• Lead the development and execution of public-facing activations and experiential programming across Bedrock properties.

• Lead activation logistics and on-site operations to support successful event execution.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of annual activation strategies programming plans and project objectives.

• Develop project scopes timelines budgets and execution plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Manage stakeholder meetings and working groups to support project alignment communication and timely completion of deliverables.

• Track monitor and report on project progress milestones risks and outcomes.

• Manage project budgets contracts invoicing and billing activities.

• Coordinate permitting and regulatory requirements necessary for activations and events.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders community partners vendors and external organizations.

• Lead project closeout activities ensuring documentation reporting and records are accurately completed and maintained.

• Research industry trends and recommend programming concepts and activation opportunities.

• Support broader Experience Team initiatives and provide assistance to team members tenants and stakeholders as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Experiential Marketing Event Management Hospitality Marketing Communications Project Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3 years of professional experience in experiential marketing event management activations placemaking hospitality community programming project coordination or a related field.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects timelines and deliverables.

• Experience coordinating vendors contracts budgets and event logistics.

• Willingness and flexibility to work evenings weekends and extended hours as required by activation and event schedules.

• Ability to travel to Cleveland and other locations as needed.

• Valid Michigan drivers license if required for business travel.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Effectively communicates information clearly and professionally adapts messaging to the audience and builds positive working relationships with residents guests and team members.

• Planning & Organization: Manages time and priorities effectively adapts to changing needs and executes tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and addresses routine issues using sound judgment collaborates with others as needed and escalates more complex situations appropriately.

• Culture & Ethics: Demonstrates integrity professionalism and respect in all interactions contributing to a positive and inclusive environment aligned with organizational values.

• Technical Skills: Demonstrates the skills and knowledge needed to perform role responsibilities effectively and collaborates with others to support team and organizational goals.

• Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrates accountability by setting and meeting expectations taking ownership of responsibilities building positive relationships modeling organizational values and adapting effectively to change.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Bedrock is an in-person five-day-a-week workplace. All team members are expected to work on site Monday through Friday during standard business hours unless otherwise specified by their role or designated shift.

• Some roles may have flexibility to work remotely on Fridays based on the nature of the work and business needs. This flexibility is granted at the discretion of the Company and may be adjusted at any time.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; occasional movement between buildings; ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and may be modified periodically.

Disclaimer

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor or manager to assign direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. All principal duties and responsibilities of this position are essential functions of the position. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis and may be revised at any time. Revisions will be communicated to employees within the classification. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; therefore the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Bedrock is an equal-opportunity employer.