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Job Summary:

Bernards is seeking new, dynamic Employee-Owners who are committed to the overall Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Bernards to help build A Better Experience. Our ideal Senior Project Manager candidate will manage all aspects of assigned project(s) from preconstruction through closeout. This includes preconstruction phase activities such as constructability reviews, value engineering, estimating, budget control, prime contract negotiation, and preconstruction schedule management. In addition, manage construction phase activities such as overall leadership, staff management, client management, project setup, risk management, document management, subcontractor buyout, schedule management, QA/QC management, change management, submittal, and RFI management, financial reporting, and project closeout.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• PRECONSTRUCTION: Assist in the estimating / budgeting process, perform constructability reviews, help develop and manage the value engineering process, assist in the preparation of preliminary schedules and prime contract reviews.

• CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Clearly understand all documents that make up the “Contract Documents” and enforce/manages the documents.

• AGREEMENTS: Prepare and ensure that scope descriptions are complete, well-coordinated, and issued timely.

• SAFETY: Ensure that the project site is safe and that the Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is implemented comprehensively, and all Bernards safety procedures are being followed.

• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Manage all project financial reporting processes, including overseeing all budgets, contracts, invoices, payment applications, and change order requests.

• RISK MANAGEMENT: Identify areas of risk and plans to address them. Ensure proper insurance is in place and that the project is in full compliance with all Bernards risk management policies.

• QA/QC: Manage the Bernards Quality Management Manual (QMM) outlining quality policies, standards and procedures, ensuring the project meets or exceeds the quality standards of our clients.

• SCHEDULING: Create and update the project schedule collaboratively with the Superintendent(s) to develop accurate and detailed project schedules.

• DOCUMENT CONTROL: Ensure that all document control procedures are being followed.

• REPORTING: As applicable to the project requirements, create the monthly reports for financial status, project status, schedule status, client reporting, etc.

• CLOSEOUT: Manage and oversee all closeout, including final submittals, punch list, as-builts, warranties, and final payments.

• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Preferred Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• Over 10 years of construction industry experience managing projects within our market segments and of our typical project sizes from start-up to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with team members, industry partners, and clients.
• Ability to efficiently manage time, workload, prioritize and maintain a sense of urgency.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters.
• High attention to detail.
• Competency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), P6 Scheduling and BIM.
• Strong negotiation skills with industry partners and clients.

Project Specific Requirements:

• Tenant Improvement Project Experience Required

About Bernards

Established in 1974, Bernards is a growth-oriented Employee-Owned multidisciplinary commercial builder and construction management company delivering technical expertise and outstanding construction services to developers, corporations, educational institutions, and public agencies for projects ranging in size from $5 million to over $500 million. The most significant disciplines in which Bernards projects are focused in, Healthcare, K – 12/Higher Education, Government, Entertainment, Mixed-Use, Residential, and Retail, and more.

Aligning with our mission of building a better experience for our customers, industry partners, and Employee-Owners, Bernards continuously builds its premier contractor status by exhibiting core values of mutual respect, integrity, serving others, and continuous improvement, daily.

As an Employee-Owner, you’ll experience competitive pay and enjoy comprehensive benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• Stock Interest in the Employee Ownership Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Open Personal Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Hours

Bernards is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attain and retain, top diversified talent in the construction industry. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

For candidates that need reasonable accommodations during the application process, or to perform essential functions of this role, please contact [email protected].

Bernards

Swingers – the crazy golf club is looking for an Assistant General Manager to lead our opening team for our new Flagship in Las Vegas! We offer excellent benefits and annual compensation of $110,000-$120,000*.

The benefits:

• Competitive salaries with ample room for career growth
• 12 days of Paid Time Off, plus additional days as you grow with the company
• Three different CIGNA medical plans to suit you and your family’s needs, plus dental and vision options
• 401(k) plans so you can invest in your future
• Voluntary Life Insurance with employer contribution
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Access to Swingers Benefits Hub, which provides exclusive discounts on everyday purchases!
• Easy to use pre-tax transit, parking and dependent care benefits so you can save on your daily expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 8 weeks of Swingers Paid Family Leave after 1 year of employment
• Free Crazy golf and 50% off drinks for you and your guests when not working

At Swingers we are passionate about finding exceptional people and helping them to grow and develop with us.

About us:

Having taken London by storm, Swingers — the competitive socializing phenomenon — opened in the US, in Washington D.C. in 2021 and in NYC in 2022. Described by British GQ as “one of the coolest things in the world right now” and by Tatler as “one of the most fun bars in London”, Swingers combines crazy golf (our take on mini golf) with gourmet street food and premium cocktails to create an outstanding, immersive experience. Our theatrical venues reimagine the 1920s British countryside and feature 9-hole crazy golf courses packed full of obstacles and challenges, that will both delight and challenge our guests in equal measure! Luckily, we bring our guests cocktails while they play to keep them refreshed…

Check it out for yourself: Swingers.club/US or www.instagram.com/swingersus

The role:

The Assistant General Manager (Guest Experience) is a hands-on role ensuring the delivery of premium hospitality and a successful opening of Swingers Las Vegas- 39,000 sq. foot location in Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas with a capacity of 900+ guests and a staff of 200+.

They are responsible for the guest experience and its seamless operation in our high-volume environment; they will lead the course, reception and floor teams and manage their respective department managers. As a member of the Senior Leadership team, the AGM of Guest Experience will derive and execute strategic initiatives to grow the business.

They will also oversee all floor activities related to service and entertainment on any assigned shift acting in the capacity of either a Manager on Duty or Lead Manager. With an overriding focus on team and guest experience the AGM of Guest Experience balances operational excellence, commercial acumen, safety compliance and enhanced emotional intelligence. Regularly, they deputize for the General Manager and demonstrate their ability to think beyond the immediate shift and their direct remit.

Our perfect candidate has:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior management role (ideally AGM or GM)
• A proven track record in managing teams within high-volume hospitality environments with elevated concepts and high standards of service
• Premium hospitality experience… experience with experiential concepts is a plus!
• Strong leadership ability and high emotional intelligence
• Experience in hiring, training and leading managers (5+ managers) and large hourly employee teams (100+ employees)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to team members at all levels
• The ability to manage under pressure and make decisions in real time
• The ability to manage multiple operational and managerial tasks simultaneously
• Personal maturity to deal with confidential information and/or issues with discretion and sound judgment
• A relentless sense of optimism and the ability to adapt
• A healthy interest in social competition and passion for hospitality
• TIPS alcohol certification
• Food handling certification
• The capability to meet the physical and scheduling demands of the position, including walking, standing, or lifting heavy items for extended periods, and working nights, weekends, and holidays

An essential function of this position is to be on premises to perform all work requirements. Necessary reasonable accommodations based on disability, pregnancy, gender identity, sincerely held religious beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law will be provided so that employees can perform the essential functions of their jobs, so long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation.

*The base pay range for this position is $110,000-120,000. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications, and skills, etc.

Sound Interesting? If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as our Assistant General Manager (Guest Experience) please click ‘Apply’ now!

Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

At Swingers, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and our guests. Swingers is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Swingers – the crazy golf club

WHAT WE DO

For 27 years, the Visual Effects Society (VES) has worked to advance and celebrate the art and science of visual effects in entertainment. VES serves as a global community for seasoned professionals who create stunning effects for film, television, commercials, animation, special venues, games, and new media.

We are a professional honorary society, classified as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, serving nearly 5,000 members in 45+ countries – fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and recognition of outstanding achievements in visual effects. VES is a driving force, actively promoting and supporting the visual effects industry through impactful events, programs, and initiatives that fuel growth and innovation in this ever-evolving sector.

LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

This is an exciting time to join the dynamic VES team as we are ready for growth! With new leadership and a new Strategic Plan, we are excited to expand our committed, collaborative team to support the Society’s evolution and global expansion. The Associate Director is a new position that will become an integral part of our team of nine highly dedicated professionals, collectively working to advance the impactful mission of VES.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

· Salary commensurate with experience

· Medical and dental insurance

· 403(b) retirement plan

· 10 vacation days, 6 paid sick days, 9 paid holidays

· Parking paid by VES

LOCATION

This opportunity offers hybrid working arrangements, with an office based in Sherman Oaks, CA. During the initial onboarding, the Associate Director will need to be on-site at the VES office daily for training and orientation.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Associate Director (AD) will lead efforts to enhance and modernize organizational systems and processes to maximize impact and increase efficiency. They will work closely with every team member to help them grow with the organization and focus on work that makes the highest and best use of their unique talents. The AD will help build in protocols for sustainable business operations. With overall strategic and operational responsibility for programs and operations, the AD will serve as a key partner and sounding board for the

Executive Director, managing day-to-day operations so the ED can focus on external initiatives such as industry outreach, board development/governance, and partnerships.

The AD will work closely with the VES team comprised of: Administrative Assistant, Global Manager, Office Manager, Program Manager, Content Manager, Director of Membership Services, and Director of Operations. The AD will bring innovative strategies to nurture an inclusive and equitable culture that embraces the diversity of VES’ team, bridges global operations, increases the engagement of our staff, and ensures mission alignment between programs, partnerships, and events. Strategic priorities for this position include:

· Engagement: develop a thorough understanding of the organization, team roles, programs, and partnerships.

· Execution: triage issues and priorities, ensuring a focus on the big picture.

· Organizational Development: ensure internal structure, processes, procedures, and personnel evolve to support growth and sustainability.

· Operations: manage the annual calendar, explore and implement new systems with the Operations Director.

· Talent and Performance: assist HR with hiring and onboarding; oversee performance reviews and implement career pathways to develop and retain staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Collaborate with the Executive Director to guide the organization through regular strategy and planning sessions to assess programmatic effectiveness, impact, and financial objectives.

· Owning the annual calendar of events and planning for future success.

· Facilitating role restructuring as new projects and personnel come aboard.

· Provide inspirational leadership, team building, and growth opportunities to the professional staff, while ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of VES’ programs and activities.

· In coordination with the Controller, refine, create, and implement effective and efficient internal operations and updated procedures.

· Explore and implement new platforms and technology, with the Controller and team, to streamline efficiencies across the organization.

· Promote a culture of high performance, continuous improvement that values learning, and a commitment to quality and impact.

· Ensure adherence to the highest ethical standards, driving operational and programmatic accountability and compliance with all relevant legal guidelines and best practices.

· Develop long-term strategies for organizational staffing and structure that ensure VES’ current and future needs are met.

BACKGROUND PROFILE

· Proven leadership and management expertise in staff development and re-structuring, project management, and business operations.

· Background in HR management/operations highly desirable.

· Brings a positive, solutions-oriented approach to work and relationships.

· Effective communication skills, both written and oral; exceptionally well-developed listening skills.

· Demonstrated ability to build impactful partnerships across diverse constituencies, including employees, board members, VES leadership, volunteers, donors, and partners.

· Strong organizational and prioritization skills, adept at managing multiple projects concurrently with meticulous attention to detail.

· Highly empathetic, exhibiting sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

· Proven success in fostering organizational growth and implementing a long-term strategic plan.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

VES employees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:

Katie Do, Director, Blair Search Partners

1855 1st Ave., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101

[email protected]

Visual Effects Society

Job Title: Business Operations Coordinator (Finance experience required)

Location: Baton Rouge

Reports to: General Manager

Job Type: On-site

Location: 303 S. Stadium Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Contract: Full Time, Permeant

Overview

The Company is a fully integrated, sustainable energy services provider to higher education & healthcare campuses, cities, and communities, with utility infrastructures serving more than 130 million square feet of space and operations in several cities across the United States and growing. In each community, the company operates highly efficient and innovative utility infrastructures that produce and distribute electricity, steam, hot water and / or chilled water to customer buildings and campuses. Customers connected to these systems enjoy multiple benefits including reduced operating costs, lower emissions, and unmatched reliability. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of a global Infrastructure Investment Consortium with unmatched financial wherewithal and manages a portfolio of long-life, high quality infrastructure assets with high barriers to entry that generate stable and growing cash flows.

There are many good reasons to work at CenTrio

• Paid parking
• 401k plan with 5% match
• Bonus
• Company paid High Deductible Healthcare Benefit Plan
• Employee Assistance program
• Training Opportunities
• Dynamic and friendly work environment in a constantly growing industry;
• Growing company with a national presence;
• Corporate discounts (Travel, Entertainment, Home, Auto, Apparel, Health and Wellbeing, and other various retail options

Job Summary

The Finance and Operations Coordinator will be a key member of the Baton Rouge team, reporting directly to the General Manager. We have a partnership through concession with Louisiana State University in heating and cooling their infrastructure. The group operates under a flat structure, and the successful candidate will have regular visibility and direct access to the Baton Rouge team, Finance team, and Procurement Manager.

The successful candidate will possess a background in not only operations experience but also with front end accounting; budgeting, tracking various financial statements, financial project reporting, ect. They are a self-starter that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, strong commitment to deadlines and team, process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, possess a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and has excellent excel skills and time keeping foundation. Organization and attention to detail skills are a must.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for analyzing the current financial processes at the Steam Station, make recommendations to the General Manager for improvement, implement approved processes, and develop reporting.
• Provide direct support to General Manager that will require interaction with various University Departments and will be expected to represent the unit in a professional manner.
• Assist in creating and maintaining O&M budget, report monthly finals to operations staff, along with performing necessary GL reconciliations and accruals.
• Create and maintain key monthly operational reports for submission to University officials.
• Create and track projects, project budgets, and project actuals in D365.
• Assist the Procurement Manager in creating and maintaining contracts and relationships with Key Vendors and the new vendor input process in D365.
• Process, verify and pay all utility bills received by the University including but not limited to electricity, natural gas, steam, chilled water, domestic water, sewer and fire service water utilizing D365. Track and analyze usage and costs.
• Track and maintain utility steam sales to customers. Create/maintain reports to analyze usage and costs across campus, and report out any variances.
• Work with finance team to track and maintain AP and AR. Enter, process, and track purchase orders, along with processing incoming invoices.
• Process all Credit cards for Operations and Management staff utilizing Certify
• Assisting the accounting department in daily, monthly and annual activities.
• Assist in research and submission of available energy grant opportunities.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

The Business has a consistent and dedicated focus on a proactive safety culture. HSE is the responsibility of everyone in the organization. Your accountability for HSE also includes:

• Promote, ensure, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for your fellow workers and yourself so that everyone goes home injury-free,
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Industrial Regulations, Environmental Protection Act and Regulations and HSE policies, programs, and procedures,
• Responsible for identifying and reporting workplace HSE hazards and concerns to your supervisor immediately and providing solutions (if aware of any) to address these concerns as requested, and
• Immediate reporting of all work-related injuries/illness to your supervisor

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, accounting or related field and 2 years’ experience
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and current financial legislation
• Experience with Financial Modeling, Financials, Accounting, maintaining Procurement Policy & Contracts, and Capital Spend Tracking
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Highly analytical with great attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work alone with minimal guidance and supervision
• Ability to lead by example and create a harmonious working environment working with various individuals
• Ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, to adapt quickly and to manage changing priorities
• Ability to function in both an industrial plant and office environment
• Previous experience with concession agreements considered a plus
• Experience working with Dynamics 365 (D365) is considered a plus
• Experience with Certify is considered a plus
• Knowledge of District Energy/Utilities/Sustainable Energy Industries considered a plus

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid X State Driver’s License
• Successful completion of Criminal Background Check and Drug Test

DISCLAIMER

The preceding position description is intended to provide the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be a detailed description of the position or be interpreted as a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this position.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team. CenTrio is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse work force that reflect the multicultural nature of the nation and our world and bring unique strengths and abilities which contribute to CenTrio.

CenTrio

GENERAL MANAGER (OAKLAND SPORTS PROPERTIES)

Rochester, MI

On-site

THE RUNDOWN

Playfly Sports is looking for a General Manager to join our team in Rochester, MI.

The General Manager will be responsible for generating incremental sponsorship revenue on behalf of Oakland University to meet and exceed individual and team goals for Playfly. The person in this role will work on-site with the Athletics Director/ Senior Staff at Oakland athletics and Playfly Sports Properties senior level staff to pitch and close enterprise partnership agreements. This role will also be responsible for leading and managing Oakland Sports Properties staff.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Partner with athletics department to develop and execute a sales plan to meet and exceed revenue goals for Playfly
• Manage profit and loss & budget reports to maintain and exceed EBITDA budget
• Prospect, meet and close a significant number of new and renewal high level corporate sponsorships
• Manage, coach and develop a team of sales & account support staff at Oakland Sports Properties
• Create standards and assist with the achievement of their individual goals
• Identify potential sponsors for Oakland Sports Properties through networking with Oakland stakeholders & business partners and researching local, regional & national companies
• Work with Playfly Sports Properties leadership and Oakland athletics executives to create sales inventory, revenue projections and overall sponsorship strategy for Oakland athletics assets
• Develop sales presentations for new marketing partners by incorporating research, category dynamics and an understanding of partner’s marketing goals
• Create sales proposals and draft/negotiate contracts
• Develop key marketing objectives with clients via thorough needs assessment and a collaborative sales process
• Entertain and cultivate sponsors in non-game related settings
• Prepare end-of-year recaps for sponsors
• Represent Oakland Sports Properties, Oakland University, and Playfly Sports Properties in a professional manner
• Research sports sponsorship industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions
• Oversee management of radio network (terrestrial, digital) and supervise the respective broadcast talent
• Build strong understanding of all Playfly business units and offerings in order to leverage new business areas, leads, and categories
• Other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 6-8 years of direct sales experience in the sports multi-media environment required
• 10 years of experience in a sales role preferred
• Experience managing a team of direct reports
• Proven ability in managing, meeting & exceeding budget & revenue goals
• Familiarity with KORE or similar CRM system
• Strong experience and understanding of integrated and “conceptual” sales
• Ability to generate and present ideas and concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clients
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated professional sales presentation skills

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be available for game days and evening athletic events and coaches shows
• Must be available to travel for client presentations
• Must be able to work nights and weekends around sporting events

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Playfly Sports

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Meetings Department plans meetings to educate its members and other physicians, including the Annual Meeting (4,000+ attendees with a virtual component and 90 exhibitors), the Pediatric Psychopharmacology Update Institute (750+ attendees), the Hansen Annual Update Course (200 attendees), and the Legislative Conference (200 attendees), in addition to 40 small committee meetings (20 or fewer attendees).

The Meetings Manager works with the Deputy Director of Meetings, Assistant Director of Exhibits and Special Events, and Meetings Coordinator to negotiate, plan, coordinate, and manage onsite logistics for these events and has direct responsibility for the virtual portion of the Annual Meeting and other Annual Meeting projects. This position is also responsible for 2 of the mid-sized meetings and some committee meetings.

The Meetings Manager has excellent project management skills and experience planning both in-person and virtual events. This position requires an individual that can stay cool under pressure, all while keeping up with correspondence and meeting deadlines.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

• Continuous contact with AACAP members and a variety of suppliers, including hotels, convention bureaus, tour companies, AV companies, caterers, entertainers, etc., regarding numerous aspects of preparation for AACAP’s Annual Meetings.
• Responsible for all aspects of AACAP’s CAP@Home Virtual Annual Meeting program, including: Institute Notebook review and preparation; managing vendor contracted to pre-record up to 60 videos; working with The Conference Exchange to set up virtual components of the Annual Meeting website; ensuring virtual event AV setup is cost-effective yet reliable; managing virtual content collection, scripting, and speaker preparation; leading customer service for virtual attendees; and managing all virtual sessions live during the Annual Meeting.
• Planning and execution of AACAP’s Pediatric Psychopharmacology Update Institute and Legislative Conference, including contract negotiation, logistical budgeting and planning, educational material creation/editing, marketing, onsite management, bill reconciliation, and post-event reporting.
• Serves as backup to the Meetings Coordinator for departmental administrative responsibilities, including answering meetings email inbox and the meetings phone line.
• Works with the Deputy Director of Meetings and Chief of Learning and Strategic Initiatives to support AACAP’s Program Committee and the Institutes Subcommittee.
• Oversees AACAP’s Annual Meeting Wellness Program, including coordination of yoga, meditation, runs, walks, bikes, and other activities that vary from year to year.
• Serves as an administrative liaison to the Art Committee requiring clear written and oral communication with committee members, production of detailed committee meeting minutes, communication of action items to staff, and active meeting and/or conference call participation.
• Execution of the Art Show during the Annual Meeting.
• Plans smaller committee meetings, including identifying and contracting with hotels, placing orders with outside vendors, and maintaining travel requirements for attendees.
• Plans and executes AACAP’s Welcome Reception and/or another major special events, as determined, during the Annual Meeting for approximately 2,000 attendees.
• Always ready to jump in and help with other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Positive, hard-working attitude.
• Self-driven, confident with high standards of quality.
• Exceptional project management and customer service skills.
• Empathetic, open-minded, and inclusive.
• Advanced knowledge of how hotels function, meeting room arrangements/set-ups, food and beverage, when and how to obtain supplier services such as audiovisual, shipping, etc.
• Strong budgeting skills with the ability to fairly and firmly negotiate with vendors.
• Excellent computer and Office 365 skills. Experience with iMis, The Conference Exchange, Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Adobe Acrobat Pro a plus.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with special attention to an understanding of written contracts and agreements, writing promotional copy, and detailed editing of educational publications and PowerPoints.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to consistently meet deadlines. Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience producing virtual events from start to finish including program development, audio visual logistics, marketing, and execution.
• Ability to problem-solve and make on-the-spot decisions.
• Ability to professionally represent the association.
• Scientifically inclined a plus. A willingness and enthusiasm to learn about the field of children’s mental health is essential.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in hospitality, marketing, education, or communications.
• CMP and/or CEM preferred, but not required.
• Digital Event Strategist (DES) a plus.
• Demonstrated superior customer service.
• Minimum five years meeting planning and/or special events planning experience required. Nonprofit association and medical/scientific association experience a plus.
• Publications and/or marketing experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel an aggregate of approximately 3 weeks per year, including some weekends. Must be physically able to set up for meetings, carrying and moving items such as signs, platters, drinks, small AV equipment, etc.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and current resume (Microsoft Word® format preferred). The cover letter should outline how your experience fits the requirements of the position as this will be an important factor in considering your candidacy. Must be willing to commute to the DC office 2-3 days per week.

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is a professional association of child and adolescent psychiatrists who are committed to AACAP’s mission to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research. AACAP’s volunteer leaders and staff administer programs and benefits designed to meet the professional needs of these practitioners throughout their careers. The Academy provides continuing medical education and certification opportunities through its Pathways online learning portal as well as its in-person workshops and meetings. AACAP publishes practice guidelines as well as its publications, including the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), JAACAP Open, AACAP News, and the Owl Newsletter. AACAP supports research and training fellowships in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry through federal and non-federal grants. In addition to the Washington DC based 501(c)(3), AACAP operates a 501(c)(6), and the AACAP-PAC.

AACAP provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or status in any group protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the organization based on their unique capabilities, talent, life experiences, and self-expression.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Project Manager for a Semiconductor Project in Sherman, TX. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

The purpose of this job is to assist a project manager in carrying out duties in planning, scheduling, and coordinating all phases of construction and/or manage all phases of construction for a project of lesser complexity. This includes subcontractor relations, cost accounting and billing procedures, procurement, and liaison with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, etc. On a large project, the project manager II reports to a project manager I and on a stand-alone project, s/he reports to a regional or area project manager.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists the project manager I (PM I) with the oversight of a construction project by planning, scheduling and coordinating all phases of the project

2. When a project is to be handled through a preconstruction agreement, the project manager (PM II) assists the PM I in working directly with owners and architects during plan development, providing technical and cost input (value engineering) as well as preliminary budget estimates. When working drawings are complete, the PM II works with the Estimating department to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare the final cost estimate and proposal (upon which the final contract is based) to be reviewed by the supervisor.

3. Assumes overall responsibility for startup activities on the project; works with the superintendent on matters such as site security, temporary power, utility connections, placement of office trailers, locations for stored materials, etc. a) On projects where access to the jobsite is limited, the PM II works closely with the superintendent, suppliers, trucking companies and municipal police to schedule deliveries at specific hours during the day and night to minimize disruption in traffic.

4. Working with the PM I, the PM II performs a detailed review of subcontractor bids for buyout purposes and awards subcontracts when negotiations have been concluded; ensures that all subcontractors have the required bonds and insurance policies in place before allowing work to begin and resolves problems as they arise regarding interpretation and/or administration of the contracts

5. Ensures that all terms and specifications in the contract are being met; inspects work in progress at frequent intervals, ensuring that work put in place is in accordance with the plans and specifications; together with the superintendent, ensures that uniformly high standards of quality are established and maintained throughout the project; documents construction problems/deficiencies encountered for future reference

6. Approves all subcontractor work for partial and/or full payment; approving and coding invoices and signing pay requests; ensures that all close-out documentation and punch list items are satisfactorily resolved before authorizing final release of retainage; monitors subcontractors and vendors for adherence to performance and payment obligations under the agreement and makes timely notifications to Risk Management or the surety as required

7. Establishes and maintains a cost accounting system in accordance with corporate guidelines; oversees the conversion of bid documents to the various cost elements in the Job Cost Statement; prepares monthly job status reports for review by management; investigates and attempts to remedy cost variances that are not within established norms; reviews labor cost reports with the superintendent at regular intervals and ensures that field supervisors are kept up to date on the unit costs for their work and how it compares with the bid estimate

8. Prepares and submits (for final review and approval by their supervisor) the monthly pay request for the owners and architects, ensuring that billings are processed in an accurate, timely manner; if delays in payment are encountered, the PM II identifies and corrects the cause of the delay in order to expedite payment

9. Works with the Scheduling department to develop a master construction schedule, to be approved by their supervisor, outlining the sequence of work to be performed; ensures that the CPM schedule is updated periodically based on change orders, field performance, availability of construction materials and similar factors, which can impact the final completion date

10. Distributes proposed changes for pricing, prices any self-perform work, verifies subcontractor pricing, and evaluates the schedule impact due to the change in scope; submits and negotiates proposed changes, ensuring that necessary owner approvals have been obtained in writing before construction work begins and notifies the superintendent of the accepted changes

11. Together with the superintendent, the PM II ensures compliance with all federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, and building codes related to construction, including company policies and procedures dealing with employment, compensation, health, safety, labor/management relations, etc.; takes corrective action as necessary to ensure compliance and thus reduce company exposure to litigation and/or fines

12. Performs a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies due, SWPPP, etc.

13. In regards to safety, establishes the requirements and expectations for the project; reviews the safety manual and procedures with the project team; establishes the requirements for safety inspections and the use of Predictive Solutions; reviews accident reports and other documents dealing with overall safety practices

Requirements:

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field
• Generally requires 4+ years’ work experience in the construction industry
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Experience with project manager software
• Experience with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews and labor reports
• Ability to build and manage direct reports

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Commercial

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Accessibility Note

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.

Austin Commercial

Business Overview

Initiative is different to other media agencies.

Initiative unlocks business growth for the world’s most ambitious brands. We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire HCP and consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for Healthcare brands like J&J, Merck, Gilead, AZ, Teva, Cigna, and non-Healthcare brands like Nike, Amazon, LEGO, and T-Mobile.

Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

Position Overview

As a Health Strategy Director, you are responsible for the creation of the strategic direction a brand will take in communications to achieve their business goals. You are responsible for helping to lead Pharma clients, strategize, produce and make sense of the key cultural, healthcare landscape, human behaviors, and market intelligence required to design the best possible holistic communications plan to deliver on that task. This work should be held up as best practice both within the agency and externally – recognized by winning awards and client scores. Your client responsibility would be to engage in an advisory capacity and deliver strategic recommendations.

You have a passion for people, brands and ideas and an insatiable curiosity for culture in every sense. You will be asked to produce work that drives re-appraisal of communications and what media can do in the world, and your work should be seen as driving the agency forward. Creative thinking, sound presentation skills & leadership behaviors are critical in delivering success in this role.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Strategists’ work is strong and always progressing. That it has considered all human, category and culture trends, helping them to think about new ways to respond to a brief and encouraging them to work – with you – alongside the Analytics, Communications Design and Client teams to deliver better, smarter and more innovative work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent client relationships & understanding of the clients’ key business and challenges
• Be the knowledge expert with solid understanding of Pharma, Prescription drugs, marketing
• Have previous knowledge of professional media channels directed to Healthcare Professionals
• Deliver innovative thinking that inspires leading edge solutions and award-winning breakthrough work – best in class work as standard (internally & externally)
• Demonstrate a good understanding of consumers & their behaviors, backed by usage of qualitative and quantitative tools/research to develop applicable insights into the consumer connection with the brand
• Drive usage of the Cultural Analytical Process/Tools to help teams find new insights that unlock growth
• Identify, develop & oversee the delivery of unique and innovative strategies to deliver the client’s desired results
• Lead ideation team sessions in conjunction with the Communications Design team and relevant SBUs to generate creative & compelling communications ideas
• Clearly demonstrate how the strategy delivers on the business needs, including development/alignment on measurable client & strategy business KPIs

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 3+ year of healthcare / Pharma experience, especially in key therapeutic areas like Oncology, Immunology, Neurology, Rare Conditions, building strategy and tactics
• Experience working in or collaborating with a media planning team (either internally or in a partner agency) or Healthcare consulting or Healthcare Communications or Research
• Deep Audience profiling capability, rational, emotional, and behavioral, extracting insights using multiple data sources,
• Ability to think differently: creative & adaptive, entrepreneurial, independently minded; deeply immersed in cultural understanding and driven by a desire to know more the world / to better understand people’s motivations & behaviors in the shifting landscape.
• A great story teller – build engaging ppt decks and present confidently to senior clients
• Be the trusted ally of integrated teams and clients, maintaining the Fame and Flow of Brands and Voice of the Customer

Desired Skills and Experience

• 6+ years in integrated planning role in media, creative, or other communications discipline (digital, content, innovation, social, activation/sponsorships)
• Confidence in audience segmentation – the ability to develop and profile audiences for strategic opportunity.
• Knowledge of key media tools such as Kantar Pro/ IPSOS/ MRI/Simmons (survey dashboards), comfort in resources such as Mintel, WARC
• Knowledge of media landscape and key publishers, partners, and vendors, especially endemic health channels for HCPs and Patients
• Experience in (or interest in) managing and developing junior talent

We See You

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Initiative

Business Overview

We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, and T-Mobile. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world.

We make a promise to our people that we double down on seeing, celebrating & elevating all the things that make you, uniquely you. And just as we do for our brands and clients, we connect our people to the journeys that matter in building a meaningful career.

There are four I’s in Initiative and these represent our core values and behaviors.

• INDIVID[YOU]ALITY – you bring your genuine and unique self to and into the work, every day.
• INSTINCT – you’re tuned in and armed with intelligence; you have a bias for action – shit happens when you’re around.
• IMPACT! – you care deeply about the impact you have on our clients, their customers, our community, the media landscape and our world at large.
• IMAGINATION – your ability to imagine and bring to life the ideas, solutions, and the future of Initiative, makes us THE create media agency in the world.

Position Summary

Results oriented, Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing matrixed projects within the MarTech, eComm, Analytics and Digital Innovation space. Must be adept at defining clear objectives, determining necessary steps required to achieve objectives, timeline development, account management, client relationship management, budget administration and custom solutions delivery for large, complex clients. Successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who excels at problem solving, is comfortable in the unknown and is able to actively engage and collaborate with cross functional teams on various projects.

Responsibilities

• Scope, plan, organize and execute cross craft (business unit) and cross agency (Initiative and KINESSO), cross organization MarTech, Analytics & Digital Innovation projects flawlessly
• Define clear project objectives and KPIs and determine necessary resources and steps to achieve objectives
• Manage media learning agenda and experimentation schedule
• Ensure test constructs are meeting qualifying criteria are met for experiments
• Ensure timely launch, managing optimizations and the appropriate re-testing or application of test results
• In-flight visibility into maturity of experimentation
• Manage experimentation outcomes and integration into strategy work (success) and deprioritization
• Identify areas of potential risk and implement risk mitigation strategies on all assigned projects
• Leverage and steward usage of workflow tool (Asana), to drive project visibility and collaboration, and drive task efficiency and accountability
• Set deadlines and hold teams accountable for delivering against defined deliverables and deadlines
• Investigate, analyze and solve problems and remove roadblocks to success as they arise
• Evaluate project performance and continually optimize for future enhancements
• Provide project governance as necessary with status meetings, recaps documents, workback schedules, RACI, meeting cadence

Required Skills & Experience

• 5-8+ years of project management experience within Media, Analytics or Operations
• Solid understanding of MarTech, eComm, Digital Innovation and Measurement as well as 1st Party Data
• Equal ability to perform autonomously, as a team leader, and as a collaborative cross- functional team player who is responsive to feedback
• Detailed oriented with excellent organizational, written & verbal communication, decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working within an agency environment and adept at prioritizing, multi-tasking, and managing concurrent projects in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Familiar with marketing communications strategy and processes, across all channels
• Demonstrates thought-leadership and has a positive approach to identifying solutions
• Ability to drive clarity and collaboration in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills across peers and client teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross discipline projects and workflows with senior and junior stakeholders internally and with clients
• Ability to simplify the complicated and determine the most effective and efficient path forward
• Deep knowledge and experience building and managing projects and teams in usage of PMO tools (e.g. Asana, Google Docs, Tableau, Excel, PPT, SharePoint, Salesforce)
• Initiative does not require candidates to have a college degree

Desired Skills & Experience

• High Volume CPG Experience a plus

We See You

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

Salary Range

$110,000 – $125,000 USD

Initiative

Business Overview

UM is a global media agency committed to Futureproofing our clients’ businesses. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients including Accenture, American Express, GoPro, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Sony, and General Mills. UM is globally headquartered in New York, with North American offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Birmingham, Detroit, Montreal, and Toronto.

At UM, we know our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a culture rooted in Diversity, Equity & Belonging, where everyone feels they belong, and their contributions are valued. We prioritize personal and professional growth, encourage an entrepreneurial spirit to pursue passion projects, and celebrate our people and community with moments of joy and spontaneity. Our leadership is dedicated to building a culture of care that permeates every element of the company from work flexibility to career planning to regular talent reviews, and more. Our DNA, for UM, helps guide us in all that we do:

Fearless: We bring our authentic selves to work and put our whole selves into the work

Optimistic: We approach challenges with empathy and curiosity, infusing joy into everything we do

Relentless: We’re unwavering in our pursuit of the right solution, eager to reimagine what’s possible

Unified: We band together to accomplish what we could not otherwise do alone

Masterful: We’re constantly growing in our craft, setting new standards for our industry and our world

We are proud to be named an AdAge Best Place to Work several times over, a Top Workplace in the US by Great Places to Work, a top 10 FORTUNE 2022 Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing and She Runs It’s 2021 Outstanding Company for Working Mothers. But feedback is most meaningful when it comes from our own people: over 90% of our employees say the agency is a great place to work and 95% say they are proud to work at UM.

Position Summary

We are looking for you – dynamic, best-in-class talent – to join the growing UM Commerce team as a Manager, Commerce Strategy.

In this role you will be responsible for collaborating with Strategy to translate Connections Strategies to specific retailers and/or shopper segments. You will support the Associate Director/Director to ensure that strategies are carried through into the tactical development of each retail plan. You’ll also work closely with Planning and Buying teams to allow for holistic Commerce media function

UM Commerce is a specialty group that focuses on the strategy, planning, buying, execution and measurement of Commerce media. Commerce media is any specific media elements that are retailer focused/tagged. This can be in-store signage such as a coupon machine, a billboard driving shoppers to a Walmart store, buying digital ads on Amazon or a Kroger.com site, tapping influencers that support certain retailers or working with shoppable technology companies to ensure ease of conversion. The team supports client’s commerce/shopper/customer marketing teams—our end goal measuring product sales both online and in-store.

Responsibilities

Defining Audiences

• Use UM’s data stack and 3P data to translate consumer audiences into retailer/shopper specific audiences
• Through a combination of quantitative and qualitative data, develop profiles of these audiences
• Propose, execute and share relevant primary research related to profiling these audiences

Identifying Insights

• Maintain a deep understanding of business, target audiences and wider communications and commerce environment
• Listen, identify, and articulate compelling shopping drivers, barriers and channel relationship insights
• Understand and integrate client and retail partners research into strategy

Strategic Development

• Develop retailer/shopper strategies that are cascade from the Connections Strategy to guide targeted, innovative media vehicles and programs
• Collaborate in the development of engagement ideas

Storytelling

• Package strategic ideas with clarity for presentation
• Assist in crafting and selling strategies
• Consult on development of support materials

Collaboration

• Develop effective and inspiring working relationships with team members, including research, planning, digital, etc
• Work to build respectful, collaborative working relationships with retail and media partners, as well as outside agency partners

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of working experience required
• Ability to manage team, both upwards and downwards, to ensure cross team communication
• Agency and/or Commerce media experience preferred
• Great written and oral communication
• Familiarity with research and analyzing data
• Effectively manage multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Gravitas + adept influencing- the personal and professional credibility to carry the system with it
• Humble confidence – confident in skills and willing to provide a proactive point of view
• Constructive discontent – always looking for ways to improve and enhance the work and self to challenge the norm and strive for continued improvement
• Innovative drive – comfortable in ‘white space’ work areas and willing to take risks, test the norm, measure and learn forward
• Proactive personal accountability – if it’s to be, it’s up to me
• Authentic + humanistic – be approachable, real and human
• Team first – a cultural force for building the best team
• Humor – willing to have fun and not take ourselves too seriously

We See You

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.

UM Worldwide