Coordinator, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Outreach
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Indiana Economic Development Corporation
Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.
The IEDC is organized as a public private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognzied as one of the 2023 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.
Salary Statement: The salary for this position is $56,770.00 annually.
Role Overview: The Coordinator, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Outreach supports the external engagement, storytelling, and community outreach efforts of entrepreneurship programs and initiatives to support the overall growth of Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A Day in the Life:
- Support statewide efforts to develop, implement, and promote a comprehensive suite of tools and services to help Indiana entrepreneurs and small businesses start and grow their business.
- Manage annual publication of Entrepreneurship Indiana yearbook to highlight entrepreneur success stories.
- Support the sourcing, development and distribution of community impact stories, rankings, data, and entrepreneur stories in collaboration with external engagement team.
- Support and execute entrepreneurship team collaborations with external engagement, including video series, social media, website, newsletter, slide decks, one-pagers, talking points, graphics, etc.
- Manage hosting of entrepreneurship events in collaboration with external engagement team and support entrepreneurial events across the State.
- Work collaboratively with public private partners to source and amplify success stories.
- Support the IEDC’s Entrepreneurship programs by providing operational and research support as requested
- Assist with constituent outreach related to Innovation and Entrepreneurship activity by phone, email, etc.
- Administer entrepreneurship team ecosystem sponsorships and community support.
- Identify and execute ways to engage and support the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Serve as a facilitator who analyzes gaps in the entrepreneurial ecosystem and fosters collaboration among entrepreneur support organizations.
- Perform other duties as required.
What You'll Need for Success:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public administration, political science, or other related subject.
Experience:
- 1-2 years of experience in program management, marketing, community outreach, or government.
- Demonstrated support for and knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem a plus.
- Knowledge or interest in entrepreneurship, public policy, and equity.
- Experience working with a large group of stakeholders.
- Experience working with communications and event planning.
- Experience in working with government, nonprofit, and business communities.
- Experience using tools such as Canva to develop marketing materials.
Ability to:
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Work within a quickly evolving environment.
- Work in a deadline and metric driven environment.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- 12 vacation days, 3 personal days, 9 sick days per year.
- 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years.
- Up to 2 days of paid community service leave.
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
- HSA annual Employer state contribution.
- Non-Tobacco usage credit $35 on medical insurance premium, each paycheck.
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
- On-site health and medical services open to employees, spouses and dependents enrolled in a State Personnel Department medical plan Indianapolis location.
- 24/7 access to licensed healthcare providers through LiveHealth Online.
- Up to 8 free sessions with experienced consultant for holistic wellbeing through Employer Assistance Program (EAP).
- Free health coaching for all employees, spouses, and dependents age 18 and older enrolled in State medical plan.
- Employees and spouses eligible for ActiveHealth program can earn $500 ($1000 total) in gift card rewards.
- Group life insurance: Basic, Supplemental, Voluntary AD&D, and Child/ Spouse Dependent; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Work Life Flexibility.
- Hybrid working schedule.
- Choice of two fully funded pension plan (MyChoice and Hybrid).
- Deferred Compensation: Hoosier START 457 and 401(a).
- Education reimbursement of up to $5,250 annually.
- Free access to LinkedIn learning.
- Paid Professional Development Opportunities.
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Forgiveness Loan.
- 4 weeks of paid new parent leave for childbirth and adoption.
- Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for family care, adoption, or childbirth.
- Employee Recognition programs.
- Inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Free downtown parking.
- Commuter Reimbursement Benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
