Impact Navigator: Translation Programs & Capital

The Engine; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Engine, a nonprofit powering Tough Tech, seeks a relationship-driven Navigator for The Builder Platform to connect NSF Engines with TBP resources, curriculum, and investor networks. You will co-lead translation programs and build a broad network of capital partners across regions.

Based at The Engine, you will collaborate with leadership to advance R&D translation and market entry, manage partnerships, and drive program execution with a national scope and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in venture capital, startups, technology commercialization, or program design.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA/MA/PhD is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building with external partners and stakeholders.
• Experience designing programs for researchers, founders, or ecosystem builders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Navigator for multiple Cohort 2 NSF Engines and manage ongoing relationships with CEOs and teams.
• Co-lead TBP translation programming, developing and delivering curriculum for 20 NSF Engines.
• Own TBP's investment and capital work stream, connecting engines with investor networks.
• Track and report key performance indicators, milestones, and outcomes across engines.
• Represent The Builder Platform at national events and conferences.

Skills

Relationship management

Program design

Investor network

Communication

Systems fluency

Project management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Airtable

HubSpot

Monday

Circle

Job description

The Engine, a nonprofit powering Tough Tech, seeks a relationship-driven Navigator for The Builder Platform to connect NSF Engines with TBP resources, curriculum, and investor networks. You will co-lead translation programs and build a broad network of capital partners across regions.

Based at The Engine, you will collaborate with leadership to advance R&D translation and market entry, manage partnerships, and drive program execution with a national scope and travel as needed.