Alumni Program Coordinator – Motor City Match

RiseMe; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) seeks a dynamic Alumni Program Coordinator to support Motor City Match initiatives within the Small Business Services Team. You will help maintain relationships with open businesses, coordinate alumni programming, and connect ventures to resources and ecosystem partners.

Reporting to the MCM Program Director, the role emphasizes program delivery, data tracking, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen Detroit's entrepreneurial ecosystem and support

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of experience in project management, program coordination, or grant administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Community Development or related field a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Familiarity with data management, CRM, or project management platforms.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate sensitive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the completion of the Motor City Match Alumni Program curriculum and coordinate the launch and ongoing delivery of the program.
• Organize and facilitate alumni cohorts, workshops, networking opportunities, and other programming for open and operating Motor City Match businesses.
• Conduct ongoing outreach and engagement with Motor City Match alumni and maintain relationships with business owners.
• Serve as a point of connection for alumni navigating business challenges and connect to resources and support.
• Build relationships with Detroit entrepreneurial ecosystem partners and connect alumni with resources and mentorship.
• Maintain the Motor City Match open business tracker and alumni records.
• Collect and document feedback to identify challenges and share findings with leadership.

Skills

Project management

Program coordination

Grant administration

Microsoft 365

CRM platforms

Data management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Project management tools

Job description

The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) seeks a dynamic Alumni Program Coordinator to support Motor City Match initiatives within the Small Business Services Team. You will help maintain relationships with open businesses, coordinate alumni programming, and connect ventures to resources and ecosystem partners.

Reporting to the MCM Program Director, the role emphasizes program delivery, data tracking, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen Detroit's entrepreneurial ecosystem and support