Southeast Region Entrepreneur of the Year Program Coordinator(Ernst & Young)-Career opportunities in USA

Job Title: Southeast Region Entrepreneur of the Year Program Coordinator
Company:Ernst & Young
Location: GA-Atlanta
Deadline:15/Nov/2013
Administrative & Coordination
* Manage the creative development process for Southeast and Florida Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) programs from start to finish, including efforts leading up to Strategic Growth Forum (SGF). Obtain final approval on all external pieces from EOY program manager
* Manage EOY website updates for regional programs
* Manage the EOY database throughout the lifecycle of each EOY program, including the data entry, report generation, gala attendee tracking and seating
* Manage updates to Interaction and GEMA
* Work cross-functionally with the Business Support Center (BSC) to ensure proper materials are compiled and printed on time
* Manage all advance preparation for judges meeting including preparation of financial summary, uploading to judges datasite, print materials required for judges and provide onsite support
* Interface with sponsors, judges, etc. for administrative tasks as necessary
* Manage the BRET approval process for all sponsors, etc.
* Draft sponsor contracts
* Work with other program support staff regarding collection of documents such as applications, photos, interview forms, executives summaries, DUNS numbers, etc.
* Working with high level stakeholders and other support staff, manage onsite interview process with nominees, including database updates
* Maintain and manage numerous excel spreadsheets to track targeting, interview schedules, etc.
* Manage all mailings, both print and electronic, for call for nominations, gala Save The Dates and invitations, and SGF invitations including tracking returns
* Manage meeting logistics for meetings/receptions with sponsors, judges, EY team members, targeting sessions, finalist/nominee receptions
* Assist in the development of target lists prior to program kick off
* Follow up calls to targets, nominees, finalists, internal team members, sponsors and others as necessary
* Manage mailings and emails to finalists/nonfinalists
* Manage invoicing process for sponsors and gala patrons
* Track all revenue and expenses for each program
* Coordinate distribution of information to media sponsor
* Manage development and distribution of post-gala deliverables with Program Manager and BSC

Client Relations
* Serve as first point of contact for questions from nominees during targeting through application deadline and interviewing as well as finalists/award recipients regarding next steps
* Work with partners and other internal team members throughout EOY program lifecycle and leading up to the EY Strategic Growth Forum
* Interact face to face with Entrepreneurs and their colleagues in the program, maintaining a professional demeanor
* Interact with sponsors and maintain positive relationships with sponsors
* Assist in external promotion of gala and SGF attendance

Event Support
* Provide support for all EOY and SGF events as needed
* Coordinate schedules with speakers, presenters and sponsors for galas
* Follow up with attendees and internal hosts as needed
* Work with BSC team to promote attendance at gala and SGF

Writing/Creative
* Assist with press releases
* Review/edit multiple pieces of collateral
* Review/edit special print pieces for media sponsor
* Assist with review video vignette scripts
* View all the video vignettes and provide feedback to program manager
* Edit, spell check and confirm names, titles and company names for all public and program documents and correspondence
* Take the lead on development of internal enews
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
* Excellent program management skills in a fast-moving environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Demonstrated teamwork
* Srong multitasking and organizational skills
* Ability to work and interact with senior management
Experience
* A minimum of 4 years related experience
Education
* Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience

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