Operations Associate, Baltimore

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

The Operations Associate role is responsible for administrative duties and supports operational execution throughout the duration of the Techstars Baltimore accelerator program. You will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Techstars program and ensure that all needs of the program and its cohort are met. There's no job too big or too small; you'll work closely in partnership with the program team to build an incredible experience for founders. Logistics experience as well as familiarity with the early stage startup ecosystem is preferred. A willingness to learn, comfort tackling new problems, and ability to execute is a must. You'll need to be flexible and willing and able to pitch in with whatever unforeseen needs the program team and founders may have. This is a fixed-term position with the Techstars Baltimore team from August - December, 2026.

Duties And 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

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in fast-paced project or program management focused position
• Strong interest in the discourse around technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital
• Proven attention to detail through prior work or life experience
• Experience in event planning and event logistics
• Comfortable with a variety of responsibilities
• Comfortable with a minimal amount of direction but high expectations
• Fits the Techstars culture (people-oriented, adaptable, supportive, creative)
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Currently live in Baltimore area

Compensation

• $3,000 - $3,500/month

About Techstars

Techstars is the most active pre-seed investor in the world having invested through its accelerators in more than 3,700 companies. Founded in 2006, Techstars believes that entrepreneurs create a better future for everyone and great ideas can come from anywhere. Now we are on a mission to invest in an unprecedented number of startups per year enabling more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. www.techstars.com

Techstars is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental handicaps or disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity nor any other basis prohibited by law.

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