Baltimore Accelerator Operations Associate

Venture Capital Careers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Techstars Baltimore is seeking an Operations Associate to support the accelerator program's day-to-day needs from August through December 2026. You will work closely with the program team to deliver a high-quality founder experience, handle scheduling, logistics for in-person programming, and basic communications.

The role emphasizes flexibility, attention to detail, and willingness to tackle new problems within a fast-paced startup ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in fast-paced project or program management
• Strong interest in technology startups and venture capital
• Proven attention to detail through work or life experience
• Experience in event planning and logistics
• Comfortable with a variety of responsibilities and limited direction
• Fits Techstars culture: people-oriented, adaptable, supportive, creative
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and currently based in the Baltimore area

Responsibilities

• Engage with Techstars founders and plan activities, meetings and events
• Execute program operations, including scheduling with speakers and logistics for in-person programming
• Coordinate scheduling of mentors and manage mentor-founder matching
• Follow program content and curriculum best practices
• Support event planning and execution of program trips and Demo Day
• Manage program social media (LinkedIn) updates and founder highlights
• Assist Managing Director with special projects, including investor communications
• Represent Techstars in the local community

Skills

Project management

Event planning

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Startup ecosystem awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Techstars Baltimore is seeking an Operations Associate to support the accelerator program's day-to-day needs from August through December 2026. You will work closely with the program team to deliver a high-quality founder experience, handle scheduling, logistics for in-person programming, and basic communications.

The role emphasizes flexibility, attention to detail, and willingness to tackle new problems within a fast-paced startup ecosystem.