Program Manager - gBETA North Dakota

gener8tor; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

gener8tor seeks a gBETA North Dakota Program Manager to drive recruitment, execution, and community engagement across Fargo. You will coach founders, build mentor and investor relationships, and manage two accelerator cohorts annually while tracking KPIs and reporting progress to partners.

Based in Fargo with a hybrid in-office schedule, you will engage startups, universities, mentors, and community partners to strengthen North Dakota's entrepreneurial ecosystem and act as a recognized startup

Qualifications

• Residence in or relocation to North Dakota to engage with the regional startup ecosystem.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with proactive problem-solving.
• Highly organized self-starter capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Flexible schedule with occasional nights and weekends for events.
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed.

Responsibilities

• Recruit startup applicants and lead selection for two cohorts.
• Develop relationships with mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners.
• Lead base-building and schedule office hours with startups.
• Run two accelerator programs annually and ensure operational success.
• Track KPIs, report metrics, and coordinate with Managing Director.
• Serve as primary coach and connect founders to mentors and resources.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Highly organized

Multitasking

Team player

Curiosity

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility in schedule

Willingness to travel

Relocation willingness (ND)

Job description

Location: Fargo, ND (Hybrid – 2–3 days/week in office)

Must be located within a reasonable commuting distance of Fargo or be willing to relocate to meet the in-office requirement.

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Description

Are you ready to find and work with the best and brightest entrepreneurs? Do you get excited about supporting startups so they can bring new innovations to life? Are you passionate about supporting and growing the startup ecosystem across North Dakota? If so, this position is for you.

gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator program that helps startups build and scale.

As the gBETA North Dakota Program Manager, you will play a critical role in the North Dakota entrepreneurial ecosystem. You will be a leading face of gener8tor on the frontlines of coaching founders, fostering meaningful connections, and helping startups succeed in the region. You will engage with startup founders, students, universities, mentors, investors, and community partners while driving the success of gBETA North Dakota. Success looks like becoming an unofficial “startup mayor” across North Dakota. We are looking for an ambitious community advocate who is hungry to support entrepreneurs, connect with mentors and investors, and strengthen the startup ecosystem.

Our values are core to how we work. If they don’t resonate with you, this role might not be the right fit.

• See genius in every community. We believe the company has a chance to accomplish a generational challenge in bridging genius with opportunity.
• Never self-defeat and have a “play to win” mentality. We revolve everything we do around helping the entrepreneurs in our programs.
• Are curious. We work hard to find hidden gems others overlook.
• Believe no job is beneath us. We wipe down the tables and load up the U-Hauls with enthusiasm. Work as a team to get things done!
• Strive for “that guy emailed me.” Based on a story from our founders, we share a commitment to take a bottom-up approach to building strong, personal, 1-1 relationships. We believe that the best way to quality is through quantity.

Responsibilities

Recruitment and base building:

• Recruit startup applicants and lead the selection process for two cohorts.
• Capture 25+ eligible applications per gBETA North Dakota cohort, executing gener8tor’s established recruitment strategies.
• Find and develop relationships with 30+ mentors, 25+ investors and other industry/ecosystem partners who can help support the programs and participating companies.
• Lead base building efforts, attending meetings with key investors and mentors to ensure consistent support of our partners.
• Schedule and attend office hours with startups.

Program execution and founder support

• Run two accelerator programs per year.
• Manage logistics and ensure the operational success of all aspects of the gBETA North Dakota programs.
• Ensure all program KPIs are met.
• Actively plan and participate in all aspects of the gener8tor accelerator program including, but not limited to recruitment, team meetings, Mentor Swarms, Investor Swarms, Lunch & Learns and networking events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and day-to-day coach for participating startups, helping founders set goals, maintain momentum, and make progress against key milestones.
• Provide structured 1:1 guidance and accountability to founders on topics such as customer discovery, traction and pitching/storytelling, business model refinement, and fundraising readiness.
• Connect founders to the right mentors, investors, customers, and ecosystem resources based on their specific needs, and ensure follow-through on introductions and next steps.
• Continuously support gener8tor and gBETA North Dakota alumni.
• Be the #1 cheerleader for the startup ecosystems, the startups and the entrepreneurs we work with.

Measure and Report Program Metrics and Operations:

• Work with cohort participants and alumni to gather and track data and metrics related to the progress and outcomes of the startups.
• Gather and track data and metrics related to the progress and outcomes of the program.
• Analyze and report data and metrics to the Managing Director, and in turn our partners and gener8tor broadly.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across North Dakota.
• Manage relationships with our gBETA program partners.
• Attend regular meetings with our partners.
• Provide weekly update reporting.

Community Involvement:

• Support the growth of an entrepreneurial ecosystem centered in Fargo, serving great North Dakota
• Represent gener8tor while actively participating in the North Dakota startup ecosystem by attending events and building relationships.

gener8tor Support

• Contribute to the gener8tor team’s broader initiatives, including supporting other accelerator programs, engaging in ecosystem-building efforts, and assisting with strategic projects as needed.

Requirements

• Residence in or relocation to North Dakota to fully engage in the startup ecosystem’s network and events in the region.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a proactive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Highly organized self-starter, capable of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and working with self-initiative.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and adapt quickly, balancing cohort management, stakeholder engagement, and operational responsibilities.
• Enthusiastic, hands-on, team-player mentality, willing to take on any task—big or small—to ensure program success.
• Curiosity and willingness to rapidly learn new skills, and deepen expertise in different industries, startups and venture capital.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility in schedule, including availability for occasional nights and weekends as needed for events and programming.
• Ability to travel occasionally around the region for in-person events and meetings.