Startup Community & Programs Catalyst

Client of Eram Talent; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 78,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community & Startups Coordinator supports engagement coordination and the overall experience of founders and startups participating in the accelerator program. The role focuses on building an active and connected startup community by coordinating founder engagement activities and program events.

Working closely with the accelerator team, the coordinator helps create a positive founder experience by ensuring smooth communication, supporting community-building initiatives, and coordinating the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years in community management, startup programs, accelerator operations, or event coordination.
• Experience coordinating events, logistics, workshops, meetups, and multiple activities simultaneously.
• Experience with startup ecosystems or accelerator programs is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Bilingual English and Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day contact for founders and startups during the program.
• Coordinate onboarding communications, engagement activities, and milestones.
• Build relationships with founders and maintain an active startup community.
• Coordinate workshops, meetups, networking, peer-learning, and community initiatives.
• Support founder engagement by connecting startups with mentors and resources.
• Manage event logistics: registration, venues, catering, transportation, accommodation, schedules, invitations, materials.
• Maintain attendance, feedback, and engagement records in CRM and program management systems.
• Collect founder feedback and participation data for reporting and improvement.
• Coordinate with Operations, Marketing, Events, and accelerator teams for smooth delivery.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Event coordination

Project/program management

Relationship building

Bilingual English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

The Community & Startups Coordinator supports engagement coordination and the overall experience of founders and startups participating in the accelerator program. The role focuses on building an active and connected startup community by coordinating founder engagement activities and program events.

Working closely with the accelerator team, the coordinator helps create a positive founder experience by ensuring smooth communication, supporting community-building initiatives, and coordinating the