Project Associate - Events

**hybrid role; must work in Detroit office 3 days/week**
**some domestic travel required**

Jack Morton is seeking a passionate and energetic self-starter who is eager to dive into the automotive software (B2B) industry. If you are an analytically-minded individual with about 3 years of experience who builds strong client relationships, is highly collaborative and creative, and is a passionate communicator, this might be the role for you! 

What does a Sr Project Associate do?

• Provide seamless onsite event support, project management, and onsite participation when needed 


• Use data analysis skills to help create realistic demo versions of our fleet management software, organizing and matching sample trip data to simulate real vehicle usage for events and presentations.


• Oversee the daily management of automotive events and sponsorships, including communication, timelines, and logistical execution  


• Possess the self-confidence to work directly with clients to provide clear communications regarding roles and responsibilities, budget and schedules for assigned programs


• Assist in identifying new opportunities, evaluating opportunities, negotiating the best deal for the client, executing the events and ensuring that a results summary is complete


• Schedule regular team meetings and manage communications between team members, ensuring all deadlines are met


• Deliver flawlessly on assigned project components, including: inputting and monitoring data into internal systems, complete budget management, lead generation processes, status reports and maintain lists of action items to ensure deadlines are met 


• Take initiative to identify what needs to be done, follows through on required actions and takes accountability

How you can support our culture:

• You enjoy and succeed at working REALLY well with others


• You support and contribute to a positive and productive cultural environment


• You take your work seriously – but not yourself


• Demonstrates an understanding of the value of creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Actively supports and engages in creating and sustaining a workplace that fosters creativity and innovation.

What we require:

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills


• Strong presentation, communication/writing skills


• Proven ability to interact effectively and professionally with team members


• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments at once, utilizing highly efficient time management skills


• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Microsoft Access, Adobe InDesign/Photoshop experience is a plus


• Demonstrated self-starter who can build great client relationships

As an employee you’re expected to demonstrate an understanding of the value of creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Actively support and engage in creating and sustaining a workplace that fosters creativity and innovation.

Last but not least, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion:  Jack Morton and Genuine are equal opportunity employers; we strongly value diversity at our companies. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 

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