Program Manager, Entrepreneurship Development

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Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast‑paced and forward‑thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.

The IEDC is organized as a public‑private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.

The Program Manager, Entrepreneurship Development is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations of entrepreneurship, small business, and innovation programs on the Entrepreneurship and Small Business team. This individual is responsible for aiding in the implementation and execution of the projects and programs related to supporting Indiana entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The salary range for this position is $63,787 - $66,000 annually.

• Assist in planning and executing entrepreneurship development programming in alignment with team strategic goals and priorities
• Manage day-to-day operations of economic development programming for team including, but not limited to, financial management, data management, partner management, intake, etc. for programs.
• Advise VP of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development on programming, management, and policy matters
• Research best practices in entrepreneurship and innovation-based economic development, and assist with policy and resource development
• Meet with potential and accepted users of entrepreneurship programs to discuss eligibility, process, and acceptable uses of funds

• Manage operational processes and applicable documentation for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development team at the IEDC including but not limited to reporting, financial management, annual compliance, strategic planning, and operational policies and procedures
• Assist in compiling and entering programmatic data and monitor organizational output
• Support the completion of grant proposals, including narrative and budget.
• Manage and report on programs, initiatives, and grant projects to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage planning and execution of various meetings and events, including creation of reports, agendas, and logistics
• Vendor management, including processing of invoices, budget tracking, drafting scopes of work, assisting with procurement, etc.

• Assist in the assessment, development and rollout of statewide assistance initiatives, tools, and resources
• Aid in the creation of and roll out of marketing materials, collateral, and business development materials for Entrepreneurship and Small Business programming
• Assist in the development and implementation of communication plans for programs, events, and partnerships
• Ensure proactive relationship building and resource sharing between partners and IEDC initiatives, resources, and departments

Minimum:

• 2-5 years related professional work experience
• Bachelor's Degree in business, public administration/affairs, or other directly related field and/or substantial industry experience

Minimum:

• Project management
• Experience in identifying business and economic development needs within a community and executing initiatives to meet identified needs

Preferred:

• Public sector or grants management…