About the Role:

We are seeking two sharp, organized, and driven Business Operations & Research Associates to support our dynamic and fast-paced company across multiple divisions. These team members will serve as mini project managers - handling research, organizing workflows, creating decks and documents, managing timelines, and helping move critical initiatives forward.

Each associate will be assigned to one core area and one adjacent area:

Associate 1: Food and Beverage

Associate 2: Publishing and Media

These roles require a high level of initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a creative and deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct in-depth research to support strategic initiatives, including competitive analysis, market research, grant/funding opportunities, and partnership leads.

- Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations, Excel reports, and Word documents to support internal and external communications.

- Assist in the development and execution of special projects - helping track progress, follow up with stakeholders, and keep workstreams on schedule.

- Draft memos, business summaries, and documentation for meetings and presentations.

- Coordinate and manage shared documents, trackers, and workflows across departments.

- Support vendor research, sourcing, and follow-up.

- Collaborate with leadership on calendar-based deliverables and recurring tasks.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, communications, public policy, marketing, or a related field.

- At least 2 years of professional experience in a research, project coordination, or administrative support role.

- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

- must be able to create graphs, financial models, slides, and reports.

- Exceptional writing, proofreading, and organizational skills.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

- A problem-solver with the initiative to ask the right questions and find solutions independently.

- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Bonus Points:

- Prior experience in airport concessions, publishing, branding, or nonprofit environments.

- Familiarity with tools like Trello, Google Suite, Canva, or Adobe Acrobat Pro.

- Experience in research-heavy roles or data analysis.

Compensation & Perks:

- Competitive salary based on experience

- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven company

- Dynamic work environment where your work directly supports national expansion, publishing, and community impact

- Occasional travel opportunities to support major projects or events

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $45,775.00 - $53,776.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

4 hour shift
8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

Nashville, TN 37203 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Nashville, TN 37203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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