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About Bedrock

Bedrock is a full-service real estate firm specializing in innovative city building strategies. Since its founding in 2011, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to acquire, develop and operate more than 140 properties in Detroit and Cleveland with landmark developments at the Hudson’s Site, Book Tower, City Modern, Tower City Center and the May Company Building.

Bedrock’s projects include new construction, adaptive reuse and a portfolio totaling more than 21 million square feet of office, retail, residential, industrial, hospitality and parking.

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Bedrock Experience Team

As Bedrock’s Experience Team, we are dedicated to supporting local Detroit and Cleveland businesses and enhancing the greater community. Our primary focus is to provide tenants and business partners with the necessary tools and resources to be successful, in addition to creating both public and private activations throughout the city. The three sub teams that make up the Experience Team are Events & Programming, Activations, and Tenant Experience. The Events Team curates Bedrock events and initiatives for internal teams, as well as Bedrock tenants and business partners. The team acts as an in-house concierge to ensure anyone who lives, works, or visits a Detroit space has an amazing and unique experience!

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Team Leader, Events and Programming, the Events Associate will support the planning and execution of internal and external events for Bedrock team members and tenants in Downtown Detroit, MI and Downtown Cleveland, OH. They will assist in organizing and execution of programming, surprise and delight events, and activations in Bedrock properties and public areas. They will also uphold and assist Experience Team procedures.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Team Leader, Events & Programming, conceptualize, plan, and execute internal, external, and tenant facing events from start to finish including:

• Solicit quotes for food/beverage selections, arrangements for audio visual service, transportation, travel, entertainment, communications, décor, etc.

• Work with internal teams and outside vendors to execute on events

• Track event timelines and budgets

• Manage registration process for events

• Manage volunteer workforce for events

• Execute on day-of event deliverables

• Support larger events and initiatives executed by the team

• Support the planning and execution of activations, surprise and delight initiatives, and programming within Bedrock lobbies and public spaces

• Provide accounting and billing support by maintain and tracking event budgets ensuring all contracting, invoicing, and payments are fulfilled in a timely manner.

• Support Bedrock-specific gifting process:

• Research and select new gifting products

• Obtain quotes and purchase gifting stock

• Maintain gifting inventory

• Oversee the assembly and distribution of Bedrock gifts

• Maintain industry knowledge and stay current on industry trends, providing the team with innovative ideas and creative event and programming solutions

• Organize project close out and ensure all project documents, feedback, and metrics are recorded and saved

• Responsible for developing and executing Bedrock’s team member events and initiatives and maintaining the team member engagement calendar

• Provide support to the overall Experience Team, and Bedrock team members/tenants as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Planning, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications or related field or the equivalent in applicable experience

• Approximately 3 years’ experience, preferably 2+ years in event planning

• Great attention to detail and high level of organization

• Excellent listening, communication, and people skills for internal/external partner interactions

• Strong writing skills to clearly communicate event details

• Ability to think creatively to introduce new ideas or concepts when planning events and activations

• Capable of foreseeing potential problems at events to alleviate risks ahead of time

• Skilled problem solver; ability to deal with difficulties that arise on the spot at events

• Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities to achieve results

• Capable of working on several projects at once; works well under pressure

• Self-starter; always seeking new projects and ways to improve existing ones

• Ability to work within a budget and often within very tight timelines

• Flexibility to work unusual and often long hours

• Proficient in using and navigating PC platforms, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and is comfortable in learning and using new technology

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and may be modified periodically.

Disclaimer

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor or manager to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. All principal duties and responsibilities of this position are essential functions of the position. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis and may be revised at any time. Revisions will be communicated to employees within the classification. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; therefore, the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Bedrock is an equal-opportunity employer.

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The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.