District Programming & Ecosystem Development Manager

Major Responsibilities

• Survey and work with the Innovation Districts' tenants, local community members and internal and external stakeholders to design an annual calendar of events and programs within the districts.
• Implement and identify resources to support weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual events and activities that align with the districts' needs and objectives.
• Curate outdoor activations that enhance the community experience and showcase the Innovation Quarter.
• Develop strategies to ensure strong event participation, community awareness, and engagement.
• Lead all aspects of event design, promotion, coordination and implementation (including the recruitment, training and mobilization of event volunteers, vendors, etc.).
• Create an annual budget related to programming and activation of the districts, process invoices, assist with vendor set up and reconciling expenditures.
• Prepare budgetary and attendance reports as required.
• Identify and source funding sponsors to offset event costs.
• Oversee the ideation and implementation of The Quarter's property management team regarding all tenant events and amenity related activities taking place within the districts.
• Collaborate and align with Advocate Health marketing and communications team to inform a marketing strategy to successfully promote programmed events and drive The Innovation Quarter's brand.
• Drive and track district connections and engagement among district tenants and community members.
• Lead the implementation of annual tenant survey census and input relevant district data into CRM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of demonstrated experience in a relevant field (e.g., university administration, community development, corporate engagement, communications).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events and programming, community engagement, project management, or a related role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative initiatives.
• A self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and balance multiple priorities.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in community design, experiential marketing, and inclusion.
• Understanding of workforce development, contracting, and procurement practices.

Pay

$51.05 - $76.60 per hour

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week