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Project Associate - Motorsports

Detroit, Michigan, United States

**this role is hybrid: must work onsite in the Detroit office at least two days/week**

Jack Morton is seeking a Project Associate who will assist with planning and executing exciting consumer experiences, across multiple motorsports programs. This position will work with both internal and external partners and clients to oversee the development and execution of events.

Here’s the job:

• Project Delivery and Process Support
  • Run specific deliverables or assignments or small projects through a complete life cycle, independently or with little guidance, delivering on time, on budget and flawlessly, including program wrap-up and archiving
  • Independently and proactively manage all elements of project coordination and process 
  • Assist in tracking deadlines for our internal teams, clients, and external vendors 
  • Create new and adapt current meeting agendas, documents, templates, or checklists to fit project-specific requirements
  • Eventually demonstrate subject matter expertise within specific areas of projects
  • Recognize when tasks within the quality process are outdated and look to management for advice on how to update and proceed
  • Support tasks related to the budgeting process with guidance
  • Be able to master the purchasing and contractual process for renewal programs, as well as other required processes such as vehicle coordination, insurance, T&E

• Client Focus / Relationship Management
  • Accountable for defined client deliverables
  • Builds trust with clients through timely, accurate and responsive communications, managing communications in a proactive way with a sense of urgency
  • Follow status reports and schedules to ensure all needs / deadlines are met
  • Start to advise, guide and counsel clients on solutions to their needs; lead client conversations as appropriate 
  • Confidently and clearly present to client groups as directed

As an employee you’re expected to: 

Exhibit results-driven focus by taking ownership, being accountable for actions and results, and consistently striving for excellence, demonstrating a clear understanding of the impact on outcomes.

Your role in driving our culture:

• You're a collaborative superstar who can also own portions of your assignments independently
• You champion a positive, dynamic culture, adding your own flair
  You're all about the job, without taking yourself too seriously
• You grasp the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace, actively fueling creativity and innovation

What we require from you:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented multitasker with outstanding project coordination, prioritization, problem solving, time management, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects at once, and work respectfully with team 
• Ability to provide strong back-office support, including when the team is traveling, while working in the office or remotely 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams
• Willing and able to travel a few times per year knowing some events may take place over holidays like Memorial Day weekend
• We are a hybrid workplace, must be able to come into the Detroit office twice/week
• Nice to have but not required: passion for motorsports

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In addition to gaining invaluable experience, receiving a competitive salary, Jack’s comprehensive benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Unlimited PTO policy
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
• Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Personal Development programs
• Dedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA), and more
• Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (up to 18 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status
• Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• GM Supplier Discount on GM vehicle purchases/leases

Last but not least, we hold diversity, equity and inclusion to a high standard: 

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. In 2022, Jack Morton and Genuine, as part of Interpublic Group (IPG), have been named to the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index (GEI), and Jack Morton has once again been designated a Best Place To Work For LGBTQ Workplace Equality by the Human Rights Campaign in their Corporate Equality Index.

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