Remote Accelerator Partnerships Lead (DC)

Acquisition Network LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Acquisition Network LLC seeks an Accelerator Partnerships Manager to build relationships with accelerator and incubator programs in Washington DC. You will learn program needs, coordinate educational opportunities, and help founders take the next step in their journey.

This is a paid, remote independent contractor position emphasizing durable partnerships, with scope, expectations, and compensation documented in the contractor agreement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing accelerator/incubator or startup partnership portfolios.
• Knowledge of founder programming, mentor networks, and cohort operations.
• Existing relationships with startup programs or ecosystem leaders in Washington DC.
• Strong partnership development, presentation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify accelerators, incubators, university programs, founder hubs, and venture organizations in Washington DC.
• Learn each program's priorities, cohort structure, partner policies, and founder needs.
• Coordinate approved workshops, office hours, events, or introductory conversations when useful.
• Identify founders who request additional support and confirm their permission before making an introduction.
• Maintain clear records of program contacts, partnership activity, and next steps.
• Gather feedback from program teams and founders to improve future collaboration.
• Represent Acquisition Network professionally throughout the partnership lifecycle.

Skills

Program management

Founder programming

Mentor networks

Partnership development

DC ecosystem

Job description

Acquisition Network LLC seeks an Accelerator Partnerships Manager to build relationships with accelerator and incubator programs in Washington DC. You will learn program needs, coordinate educational opportunities, and help founders take the next step in their journey.

This is a paid, remote independent contractor position emphasizing durable partnerships, with scope, expectations, and compensation documented in the contractor agreement.