Startup Program Associate (m/f/d)

BRYCK Startup Alliance; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading innovation hub in Germany is seeking a highly organized Program Associate (m/f/d) to support startup programs and ensure smooth operations. In this role, you will coordinate workshops and events while assisting startups as their first point of contact for organizational matters. Candidates should have strong multitasking abilities, excellent communication skills, and fluency in German and English. Join an impactful team driving innovation in the Ruhr region.

Qualifikationen

• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Initial experience in project management or the startup scene is ideal.
• Basic understanding of startups and their challenges.
• Strong communication skills and team player mindset.
• Ability to work independently and maintain focus under stress.
• Excellent German and English language skills.

Aufgaben

• Assist Startup Program Manager in executing programs.
• Coordinate appointments, workshops, and events.
• Be the first contact for participating startups on organizational matters.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials.
• Maintain a network of mentors, investors, startups, and partners.
• Support in recruiting startups.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Project management experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence and reliability

Fluent German

Fluent English

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

Are you highly organized and interested in startups and innovation? As a Program Associate (m/f/d), you will support our team in planning and executing programs, assist startups, and ensure smooth operations. Join our team and gain valuable experience in the startup ecosystem!

• Support the Startup Program Manager (m/f/d) in planning and executing programs
• Coordinate appointments, workshops, and events
• Assist participating startups (first point of contact for organizational matters)
• Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials
• Maintain the network of mentors, investors, startups, and partners
• Support in recruiting startups

Your profile

• You are highly organized and have strong multitasking skills.
• Ideally, you have initial experience in project management or the startup scene.
• You have a basic understanding of startups and the challenges they face.
• You are a strong communicator, a team player, and enjoy working with people.
• You work independently, are reliable, and stay calm and focused even in stressful situations.
• You have excellent German and English skills.

About Us

The BRYCK Startup Alliance is a joint venture of leading universities, corporates, and investors in the Ruhr region, designed to become a European deep-tech hotspot. With strong academic roots, significant investment power, and a unique ecosystem, the alliance drives innovation, builds scalable ventures, and creates international impact from its home at the Colosseum in Essen.

Recognized as one of Germany’s official EXIST Startup Factories, the BRYCK Startup Alliance supports science-based startups in fields such as energy, materials, health, and intelligent systems, helping to turn the Ruhr region into a European innovation hub.

Be part of shaping the future of innovation and startups — we look forward to receiving your application.