Accelerator Partnerships Manager - Los Angeles

Acquisition Network LLC; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC is seeking an Accelerator Partnerships Manager to build and manage connections with accelerator and incubator programs in Los Angeles. You will learn program priorities, coordinate workshops and introductions, and support founders through the next steps.

This remote independent contractor role emphasizes thoughtful partnership development and durable collaborations. Success hinges on strong relationship building, reliable follow-through, and respect for each program's

Qualifications

• Experience managing accelerator, incubator, or startup partnership portfolios.
• Understanding of founder programming, mentor networks, and cohort operations.
• Existing relationships with LA startup programs or ecosystem leaders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate relationships with accelerators, incubators, university programs, founder hubs, and venture organizations in Los Angeles.
• Learn each program's priorities, cohort structure, partner policies, and founder needs.
• Coordinate workshops, office hours, events, or introductory conversations when useful.
• Identify founders needing additional support and obtain their consent before introductions.
• Maintain records of program contacts, partnerships, and next steps.
• Gather feedback from program teams and founders to improve future collaboration.
• Represent Acquisition Network professionally throughout the partnership lifecycle.

Skills

Partnership management

Event coordination

Fundraising prep

Relationship building

Job description

Acquisition Network builds relationships across founder, investor, operator, and professional communities. We are expanding a network of independent professionals who can build useful connections with startup programs and the founders they serve.

The role

Acquisition Network is hiring an Accelerator Partnerships Manager to develop relationships with accelerator and incubator programs in Los Angeles. You will learn what founders in those programs need before a capital raise, coordinate approved educational or introductory opportunities, and help interested founders take an appropriate next step. Success requires thoughtful partner management, reliable follow-through, and respect for each program's policies.

What you will do

• Identify and develop relationships with accelerators, incubators, university programs, founder hubs, and venture organizations in Los Angeles.
• Learn each program's priorities, cohort structure, partner policies, and founder needs.
• Coordinate approved workshops, office hours, events, or introductory conversations when useful.
• Identify founders who request additional support and confirm their permission before making an introduction.
• Maintain clear records of program contacts, partnership activity, and next steps.
• Gather feedback from program teams and founders to improve future collaboration.
• Represent Acquisition Network professionally throughout the partnership lifecycle.

What we are looking for

• Current or prior experience managing an accelerator, incubator, venture program, founder community, or startup partnership portfolio.
• Understanding of founder programming, mentor networks, cohort operations, and fundraising preparation.
• Existing relationships with startup programs or ecosystem leaders in Los Angeles.
• Strong partnership development, presentation, and project management skills.
• Consistent organization, judgment, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple external organizations.

This is a paid, remote independent contractor opportunity. The work is flexible and relationship-driven, with an emphasis on building durable program partnerships in Los Angeles. Scope, performance expectations, and compensation will be documented in the written contractor agreement.

Professional standards

You must respect program rules, founder consent, and confidential information. Do not use participant lists without authorization, imply that funding is guaranteed, or represent that a program has endorsed Acquisition Network unless that approval has been documented.

Acquisition Network provides equal opportunity without regard to protected characteristics.