Entrepreneurship Programs Lead & Startup Ecosystem Coordinator

Lakeshore Advantage; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

160 hours PTO + holidays

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Lakeshore Advantage in Holland, MI is seeking an Entrepreneurship Program Manager to coordinate SURGE programs, workshops, and member initiatives. You will manage logistics, data, and communication to keep programs running smoothly and ensure entrepreneurs access resources efficiently.

The role emphasizes organizing day-to-day operations, maintaining CRM data quality, and collaborating with partners to support founders and community resources. A proactive, detail-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in program coordination, project management, operations, or startup support.
• Experience with government grant procurement and/or grant management is a plus.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week; in-person in Holland, MI; some evenings and early mornings required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day coordination, administration, and execution of SURGE programs, workshops, events, and member initiatives, ensuring timelines and logistics stay organized.
• Maintain accurate member, program, event, engagement, referral, and outcome data in CRM and reporting systems to support grant reporting and dashboards.
• Support member recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, and renewal processes with clear communication and follow-up.
• Help SURGE members navigate programs, referrals, coaches, mentors, and resource partners within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Collaborate with marketing and events staff on program promotion, registration, and post-event follow-up.
• Use data and feedback to recommend improvements to programming and member support.

Skills

Detail orientation

Program management

Administrative skills

CRM and data tracking

Relationship building

Communication

Adaptability

Self-starter

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Lakeshore Advantage in Holland, MI is seeking an Entrepreneurship Program Manager to coordinate SURGE programs, workshops, and member initiatives. You will manage logistics, data, and communication to keep programs running smoothly and ensure entrepreneurs access resources efficiently.

The role emphasizes organizing day-to-day operations, maintaining CRM data quality, and collaborating with partners to support founders and community resources. A proactive, detail-focused approach is essential.