Startup Community Partnerships Manager - Chicago

Acquisition Network LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquisition Network is seeking a Startup Community Partnerships Manager in Chicago. This paid independent contractor role focuses on mapping founder communities, building relationships with operators and organizers, and coordinating events or conversations for founders based in Chicago.

You will identify founders planning capital raises and make introductions with consent, document partner activity and feedback, and maintain trust within the local startup ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Experience running startup communities, founder groups, coworking programs, or ecosystem events.
• Strong relationship-building and event coordination skills.
• Ability to map founder communities and coordinate introductions with consent.

Responsibilities

• Map founder communities in Chicago and identify relevant operators.
• Coordinate events or conversations that add value to founders.
• Document partner activity, feedback, and follow-up.

Skills

Startup community experience

Founder groups

Ecosystem events

Job description

Startup Community Partnerships Manager - Chicago

This is a paid independent contractor opportunity for a candidate based in Chicago.

Acquisition Network is hiring a Startup Community Partnerships Manager in Chicago. You will map relevant founder communities, build relationships with operators and organizers, coordinate useful events or conversations, identify founders who are planning a capital raise, and make introductions with consent. You will document partner activity, feedback, and follow-up.

You should have experience operating a startup community, founder group, coworking program, or ecosystem event series. Sound judgment, reliable follow-through, and respect for community trust are central to the role.

Acquisition Network is an equal opportunity employer.