Accelerator Operations & Programs Associate

Techstars; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Techstars Baltimore is seeking an Operations Associate to support administrative duties and the execution of the accelerator program. You will assist with day-to-day operations and ensure the cohort's needs are met within a fixed-term August–December 2026.

You will engage with founders, plan activities and events, manage scheduling with speakers and mentors, and handle logistics for in-person programming. A strong interest in technology and startups is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in fast-paced project or program management focused position.
• Strong interest in the discourse around technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital.
• Experience in event planning and event logistics.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Currently live in Baltimore area.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Techstars founders and plan activities, meetings and events that drive them toward success.
• Execute program operations, including but not limited to supporting scheduling and coordinating with speakers, logistics for in person programming, placing and managing orders for materials, etc.
• Coordinate the scheduling of mentors and manage the mentor-founder matching process.
• Follow best practices and execute upon outlined content and curriculum of the program.
• Support with event planning and own operational aspects of executing events, including our in person program trips and end of program Demo Day event.
• Manage social media pages for program (LinkedIn) by posting program updates and highlighting founder successes during program.
• Occasionally support the Managing Director with special projects, including but not limited to, sending investor network communications, and supporting founders with business development.
• Represent Techstars in the local community, both actively and passively

Skills

Event planning

Logistics

Project management

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Social media management

Job description

Techstars Baltimore is seeking an Operations Associate to support administrative duties and the execution of the accelerator program. You will assist with day-to-day operations and ensure the cohort's needs are met within a fixed-term August–December 2026.

You will engage with founders, plan activities and events, manage scheduling with speakers and mentors, and handle logistics for in-person programming. A strong interest in technology and startups is essential.