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MVCA is looking for an awesome marketing associate to work at our office in Ann Arbor starting in August!

We seek a highly-organized, self-directed, and detail-oriented marketing associate to work with the entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan.  The individual will work collaboratively with a broad range of constituencies, including investors, entrepreneurs, public officials, media and others in Michigan’s early state investor and entrepreneurial community, while playing a major role in showcasing MVCA’s message and events.

The marketing associate position be responsible for MVCA marketing, event and presentation support, and mass communications. This position would include projects from August to December but has the possibility to be extended.

This position will give the candidate the opportunity to network with venture firms located both in and outside Michigan. MVCA’s marketing associate will be in a unique position to network and evaluate venture firms for a culture fit should he/she wish to eventually participate in MVCA’s Venture Fellow Program.

Job Responsibilities

Communicating with key stakeholders about the Michigan entrepreneurial & investment community.  Responsibilities may include:

• Working with MVCA’s writer to ensure marketing/ communication plan is executed in a timely manner
• Creation of monthly newsletter in MailChimp
• Posting to MVCA Blog via WordPress
• Sharing blog posts, photos, videos, event registration links, legislative alerts, and general messaging through Facebook & Twitter
• Polishing MVCA PowerPoint presentations utilizing MVCA branding and templates

Supporting the execution of MVCA events that strengthen the Association and the Michigan entrepreneurial and investment community.  Responsibilities may include:

• Working closely with MVCA’s writer to ensure communication plan is executed for all events and through presentations, blog posts, social media, etc.
• Attendance and networking at all MVCA events (hosted and partner events)
• Managing volunteers for registration and supporting MVCA Event/Program Manager with logistics and execution of events
• Possible August-December 2016 events:
  • 2016 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner – Nov 2
  • 2016 Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition – Nov 3
  • 4Q2016 MVCA Board Meeting – December 5

Providing administrative support.  Responsibilities may include:

• Maintaining Nutshell database, membership lists, meeting preparation and meeting follow-up
• Some scheduling and meeting coordination
• Other misc. administrative tasks

Key skills and attributes include:

• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with the ability to managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and exceptional organizational skills
• Some knowledge of the entrepreneurial and investment community preferred

Educational and other requirements:

• Current graduate students, recent grads, and experienced part-time professionals preferred
• Must be able to work 30+ hours/week
• Some evening work and travel around the state may be required.

Competitive salary offered commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

If interested in applying, please send a resume along with an e-mail briefly describing:

1. Why you are interested in the position
2. What skills, experience, traits you think would make you a good fit for the position
3. Brief explanation of how much experience and familiarity you have with each of the following specific platforms: MailChimp, WordPress, Facebook, twitter, PowerPoint
4. Requested start date

Send this information to Emily Heintz at [email protected].

About the MVCA

The Michigan Venture Capital Association is a catalyst for building a strong, diverse, and vibrant entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan.  MVCA members are venture capitalists, angel investors, economic development organizations, higher-education institutions, and industry service providers – all working together to build this community.

Bucking national trends toward declining entrepreneurial activity, Michigan has enjoyed consistent, steady growth in venture capital investment, number of venture capital firms, and numbers of investment professionals.  Michigan’s burgeoning community of entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, and angel networks has created an environment ripe with demand for the programs and services the MVCA offers.

MVCA helps build the Michigan entrepreneurial and investment community through advocacy, events, outreach, research, and programs.