Student Startup Accelerator Lead

Crossover; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Founders School seeks an Accelerator Program Manager to motivate, challenge, and develop ambitious teenage entrepreneurs as they build functioning companies, harness AI, and pursue ambitions typically reserved for adults.

The role requires on-site work in New York City with relocation support and a strong track record in leadership and workshop design. You will run daily coaching, design workshops, connect students with mentors, and ensure progress using FounderOS for accountability and culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in leadership roles at startups or growth-stage companies.
• Ability to engage and motivate teenage entrepreneurs.
• Experience designing or delivering workshops and events.
• Strong feedback and accountability skills.
• Proficiency with AI tools and applying AI to processes.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and develop student founders to execute with AI.
• Lead weekly coaching and daily check-ins to remove obstacles.
• Coordinate mentors, founders, and partners for opportunities.
• Design and run workshops and community-building experiences.
• Track progress in FounderOS and escalate needs.

Skills

Leadership

Workshop facilitation

Mentoring teens

AI tools usage

Curriculum design

Job description

Founders School seeks an Accelerator Program Manager to motivate, challenge, and develop ambitious teenage entrepreneurs as they build functioning companies, harness AI, and pursue ambitions typically reserved for adults.

The role requires on-site work in New York City with relocation support and a strong track record in leadership and workshop design. You will run daily coaching, design workshops, connect students with mentors, and ensure progress using FounderOS for accountability and culture.