Program Manager

Summary

Join gener8tor as a Program Manager for Curql Accelerate, a startup accelerator program. You will manage program logistics, recruit and select companies for investment, and build relationships with mentors and investors. Responsibilities include coordinating program events, tracking metrics, and collaborating with internal and external partners. The ideal candidate possesses experience in operations, logistics, and program management, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. This remote, US-based position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized organization supporting entrepreneurs.

Requirements

• Experience with operations, logistics, program/project management and/or documentation is required
• Experience with or strong interest in event planning
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter
• Ability to travel up to 25% and ability to work some nights and weekends
• Collaborative, team-based mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly independent environment and juggle multiple ongoing projects, responsibilities and external relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to intensively and rapidly dive deeper into the startup, strategic investment, and credit union communities even if already familiar
• The ability to see genius in every community. A commitment to equity across race, place and gender

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Managing Director, manage logistics and ensure the operational success of all aspects of Curql Accelerate
• Recruit startup applicants and, in collaboration with Curql, assist with documentation and the due diligence and selection process for one to two gener8tor Investment Accelerator cohorts annually
• Assist the Managing Director in finding and developing relationships with mentors, investors, credit union executives and other industry/ecosystem partners who can help support the programs and participating companies
• Assist the Managing Director in the planning and facilitation of three to four Curql Accelerate on-site visits (week-long small group conferences between credit union LPs, Curql partners and participating companies)
• Assist the Managing Director in relationship management with the Curql partners
• Track metrics for reporting to gener8tor, Curql and external program partners
• Actively participate in all aspects of the gener8tor accelerator program including recruitment, team meetings, mentor swarms, investor swarms, lunch & learns and on-site credit union visits
• Collaborate with gener8tor staff to develop new strategies, assess program strengths, improve program processes and ensure the program is following best practices as outlined by gener8tor
• Continuously support gener8tor and Curql Accelerate alumni
• Represent gener8tor in the community which includes actively participating in the startup ecosystem by attending events and building relationships
• Collaborate with other members of the gener8tor team to support our national programs
• Be the #1 cheerleader for the startup ecosystems and the startups and entrepreneurs we work with

Preferred Qualifications

• Past experience in supporting an accelerator, incubator or venture fund recommended
• Experience as a program/project manager, in venture capital or at a community bank/credit union recommended