<p> <strong>Location: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York</strong> </p> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;">As a </span> <strong>Founder Catalyst Operations Associate </strong> <span style="font-weight:400;">you will help build the next amazing batch of startups, as they grow from early stage to venture-backed companies. From entrepreneurs, to investors, to mentors, your network is about to explode. You will have the opportunity to sit in on mentor meetings – get to know the best entrepreneurs and investors in the city, up close and personally. You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars social events with the founders and local community.</span> </p> <p> <strong>General Job Description</strong> </p> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;">This role is responsible for the administrative duties and operational execution throughout the duration of our founder catalyst (aka pre-accelerator) programs. This role is customer facing and requires the ability to organize information, capture data, and execute tasks quickly and with precision. Up to 10% travel is required.</span> </p> <p> <strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Engage with Techstars founders and plan activities, meetings and events that drive them toward success</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Coordinate the scheduling of mentors, corporate partners, founders, and sponsors visits</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Follow best practices and execute upon outlined content and curriculum of the program</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Event planning</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Represent Techstars in local community, both actively and passively</span></li> </ul> <p> <strong>Qualifications</strong> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">1-3 years in fast-paced project or program management focused position</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Strong interest in the discourse around technology, startups, entrepreneurship</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Proven attention to detail through prior work or life experience</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Experience in event planning and event logistics</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Comfortable with a variety of responsibilities</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Comfortable with ambiguity and is solutions driven</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Fits the Techstars culture (people-oriented, adaptable, supportive, creative)</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Authorized to work in the United States.</span></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><span style="font-weight:400;">Experience with DEI initiatives is a plus!</span></li> </ul> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;"><strong>Compensation:</strong> $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 + 10% Bonus</span> </p> <p> <strong>About Techstars</strong> </p> <p> <span style="font-weight:400;">The Techstars worldwide network helps entrepreneurs succeed. Founded in 2006, Techstars began with three simple ideas—entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone, collaboration drives innovation, and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to enable every person on the planet to contribute to, and benefit from, the success of entrepreneurs. In addition to operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, we do this by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Techstars has invested in more than 3,000 companies that today have a combined market cap valuation of $96.6 Billion. </span> <a href="http://www.techstars.com/"> <span style="font-weight:400;">www.techstars.com</span> </a> </p> <p> <em> <span style="font-weight:400;">Techstars is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental handicaps or disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity nor any other basis prohibited by law.</span> </em> </p> <p> <em> <span style="font-weight:400;">Techstars uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:</span> </em> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JHxb17dkxseUFEh_hiBrGXexqtE5s_9G/view"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish)</span></em></a></li> <li style="font-weight:400;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WP2-rLpGm7Yg7dkQTKPH9Wc-TjQspShG/view"><em><span style="font-weight:400;">Right To Work Poster (English and Spanish)</span></em></a></li> </ul>