Operations Lead for Startup Studio & Community

Engine; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Engine Accelerator in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Associate of Operations to oversee day-to-day building operations, vendor coordination, and support for the startups in our 165,000 square foot facility. This is a hands-on, in-person role that sits at the intersection of operational rigor and community.

This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, readiness to roll up sleeves, and the ability to move quickly while fostering a welcoming environment for founders and programs in a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in operations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and details
• A systems thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset — excited to troubleshoot, experiment, and try new approaches
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energized by a dynamic, on-your-feet environment — someone who enjoys meeting new people and getting a front‑row seat to what startups are building
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn; willing to roll up their sleeves across a wide range of projects

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless day-to-day building operations, proactively identifying and resolving issues
• Support monthly invoicing, contracts, and related processes
• Oversee inventory management and ordering for building supplies and shared resources
• Manage building access and coordinate building trainings
• Foster a welcoming, collaborative environment for our startups
• Provide on-the-ground support for programming
• Serve as a primary point of contact for startup inquiries and concerns
• Own and execute discrete projects and operational workstreams from start to finish
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and workflows
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal labs, facilities, and programming teams, as well as external vendors

Skills

Operations experience

Organizational skills

Systems thinking

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Independent work

Job description

The Engine Accelerator in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Associate of Operations to oversee day-to-day building operations, vendor coordination, and support for the startups in our 165,000 square foot facility. This is a hands-on, in-person role that sits at the intersection of operational rigor and community.

This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, readiness to roll up sleeves, and the ability to move quickly while fostering a welcoming environment for founders and programs in a