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Operations Associate, SpaceTech
Techstars
Los Angeles (CA)
On-site
USD 10,000 - 60,000
Full time
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Job summary
Techstars is seeking an Operations Associate to support their accelerator program. The role involves administrative duties, event planning, and coordinating with founders and mentors. Ideal candidates should have experience in project management and a strong interest in technology and startups. This is a temporary full-time position based in Los Angeles.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years in fast-paced project or program management.
- Experience in event planning and logistics.
- Authorized to work in the US and live in LA area.
Responsibilities
- Engage with Techstars founders and plan activities, meetings, and events.
- Coordinate scheduling of mentors and sponsors.
- Manage office and logistics.
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As an Associate you will help build the next amazing batch of startups as they grow from early stage to venture-backed companies. From entrepreneurs, to investors, to mentors, your network is about to explode. You will have the opportunity to sit in on mentor meetings and get to know the best entrepreneurs and investors in the city, up close and personally. You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars social events with the founders and local community.
It’s basically a chance to get amazing experience, broaden your network in ways you could never imagine, get exposure to some of the greatest up and coming companies and teams in the country. Historically, most associates end up being employed by one of the teams or by someone they met during the span of the three months. Many also go on to build their own companies.
General Job Description
This role is responsible for the administrative duties and operational execution throughout the duration of the accelerator program. Logistics experience as well as familiarity with the early stage venture backed company ecosystem is preferred. A willingness to learn and comfort tackling new problems is a must. This role is a temporary, full time position.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Engage with Techstars founders and plan activities, meetings and events that drive them toward success
- Coordinate the scheduling of mentors, corporate partners, founders, and sponsors visits
- Follow best practices and execute upon outlined content and curriculum of the program
- Event planning culminating to Demo Day planning and execution
- Office management & logistics
- Represent Techstars in local community, both actively and passively
- Willing to travel with the cohort during program for out of state opportunities
- 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 United States
- Currently live in Los Angeles or would be willing to live here for the duration of the program
- Bonus if you have a working knowledge of the space and aeronautics industry
Start/End Dates: mid August - mid December
Testimonials
- Dirk Lehmann - Techstars Associate Programme: The Better Startup MBA?
- Duc Luan Dam - Luan, do you ever sleep? (Being an Associate at Techstars part 1)
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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- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeTemporary
- Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
- IndustriesVenture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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